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dell 2709 or 24" ACD?
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Plymouthbreezer
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Go with the Dell... Unless you have the extra cash, why waste it on the ACD?
Unless of course, you want the bragging rights and cool factor. 😎
Unless of course, you want the bragging rights and cool factor. 😎
No the dvi adapter is mini display port to dvi, not dvi to mini display port. The ports will not fit, so that is a no-go. I recommend one of the Dells with the USB hub, camera, and microphone if that is what you really want from your monitor.
blackhand1001
macrumors 68030
The Dell is still easy to dock. Just plug in the dvi and then plug in the usb cable. You can hook your keyboard and mouse to the bottom of the display. I do this all the time although its even easier if you have hdmi like my laptop.
A bigger screen actually doesn't mean you will get more real estate...
Both of those screens have the same resolution. Things will only looking bigger on the Dell since the pixel pitch is higher.
On that note. I own a Dell 2709w and am very happy with it. I use it as an all in one type monitor for my macbook as well as for my PS3.
What I suggest is to determine what you are going to use the monitor for. If it is just for your macbook...then the ACD is the best option, and is actually a good price for what you are getting, although you can't even use it since you don't have mini displayport, so you would have to go with an older ACD. If you want something that has a lot of inputs for a game console or a dvd/blu-ray player or something, go with the Dell.
Both of those screens have the same resolution. Things will only looking bigger on the Dell since the pixel pitch is higher.
On that note. I own a Dell 2709w and am very happy with it. I use it as an all in one type monitor for my macbook as well as for my PS3.
What I suggest is to determine what you are going to use the monitor for. If it is just for your macbook...then the ACD is the best option, and is actually a good price for what you are getting, although you can't even use it since you don't have mini displayport, so you would have to go with an older ACD. If you want something that has a lot of inputs for a game console or a dvd/blu-ray player or something, go with the Dell.
kajitox
macrumors 6502a
I had a similar option not too long ago - had to choose between the 24" Cinema Display and the 2408WFP. The price for the Cinema Display was too high, so I even looked at a 21" one compared with the 2408WFP...and the price difference was still huge!
So, I ended up getting the 2408WFP. No regrets at all. Saved 400 bucks.
So, I ended up getting the 2408WFP. No regrets at all. Saved 400 bucks.