I just recently got a 13 inch MacBook Pro. I also have been working for most of the summer and now have around roughly 400 dollars. I was wondering what you guys can suggest for me to get for a display. I'm not really willing to save up and drop the coin on the Mac cinema display. I was checking out some Dell and Viewsonic displays. Just throw some god ones out there. I also was looking for something sleek... Go!
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Do you need color accuracy for professional jobs like web design,photography? if you do then you want an IPS panel and those don't come cheap ( Apple cinema display is an IPS panel ) if you don't care and just want something that looks good for movies and games and general web browsing then it really does not matter what you get.
cheapest IPS you can find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824002524
Good TN :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001419
Note: you may need an adapter to connect your computer. If your computer has a mini display port plug on the side you will need this :
http://www.amazon.com/Mini-DisplayP...ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1278945452&sr=8-2
Both choices will serve you well. You really only need a IPS panel if you are doing graphic design,photography or making movies for a living.
good luck
cheapest IPS you can find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824002524
Good TN :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001419
Note: you may need an adapter to connect your computer. If your computer has a mini display port plug on the side you will need this :
http://www.amazon.com/Mini-DisplayP...ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1278945452&sr=8-2
Both choices will serve you well. You really only need a IPS panel if you are doing graphic design,photography or making movies for a living.
good luck
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I have seen quite a few IPS monitors from Dell that sell for less than the NEC such as the UltraSharp 2209WA, UltraSharp U2211 and UltraSharp U2311. The UltraSharp U2410, HP ZR24w, and HP LP2475w should also fall into your price.
the Dell UltraSharp 2209WA is definitely the cheapest at >$220.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=660051&t=1181717
the Dell UltraSharp U2211 and U2311 are $223 and $239, respectively.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=660051&t=2071442
I have seen quite a few IPS monitors from Dell that sell for less than the NEC such as the UltraSharp 2209WA, UltraSharp U2211 and UltraSharp U2311. The UltraSharp U2410, HP ZR24w, and HP LP2475w should also fall into your price.
the Dell UltraSharp 2209WA is definitely the cheapest at >$220.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=660051&t=1181717
the Dell UltraSharp U2211 and U2311 are $223 and $239, respectively.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=660051&t=2071442
Yeah, I don't really need a IPS panel. I'm mainly using this for home use, browsing web and stuff. I have seen some REALLY nice Dell monitors around here lately.
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If you don't care about an IPS panel, you can probably get away with a fairly nice display for not a lot of money.
If you don't care about an IPS panel, you can probably get away with a fairly nice display for not a lot of money.
I would suggest saving a little bit more (100 dollars more aprox) and purchasing a 32" or 37"(what I got for 498 +tax) lcd tv. You can plug it in via HDMI (buy from apple so you can send audio as well) One cable and a huge screen!!! +1 for Vizio TVs
I was thinking about this. But I just moved into my basement(I'm only 16 don't worry I'm not 30). But It's a fairly big room and I already have a 32 Panasonic Plasma TV. I was just looking for a well priced monitor for a desk.I would suggest saving a little bit more (100 dollars more aprox) and purchasing a 32" or 37"(what I got for 498 +tax) lcd tv. You can plug it in via HDMI (buy from apple so you can send audio as well) One cable and a huge screen!!! +1 for Vizio TVs
I would suggest saving a little bit more (100 dollars more aprox) and purchasing a 32" or 37"(what I got for 498 +tax) lcd tv. You can plug it in via HDMI (buy from apple so you can send audio as well) One cable and a huge screen!!! +1 for Vizio TVs
Bigger screen does not equal better quality though
. I don't know if the OP is like me but anything bigger then 24" thats not higher then 1920x1080 looks horrible... At least too me. maybe I am just picky..
I would suggest saving a little bit more (100 dollars more aprox) and purchasing a 32" or 37"(what I got for 498 +tax) lcd tv. You can plug it in via HDMI (buy from apple so you can send audio as well) One cable and a huge screen!!! +1 for Vizio TVs
LCD TVs are horrible screens.
Is there anything like this in a smaller size? Or cheaper...?
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=222-7175
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=222-7175
Its IPS plus 2560x1600 ( highest resolution on the market ) no one ( as far as I know ) makes a screen this resolution under 30" and for a price comparable to cheaper displays.
I haven't seen a screen smaller than 30" with that resolution anywhere. But, if you can afford it, that dell monitor is extremely nice.
What was wrong with my comment? I listed several monitors under $300, considering you have budgeted $400. And I listed several other monitors close to $400.
Considering you plan to spend close to $400, there is no reason you should not get a IPS display. TN panels are garbage by comparison, but its your eyes, get what you want.
If you only want to spend a $100 or so, why mention you have saved $400?