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Is the ACS 30" the best, what others are there?

Grokgod

Grokgod

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Deep within the heart of madness!
Of course I want a 30" ACD but I can help but think.
WAit a minute, I just bought a Samsung LCD TV with 5000:1 contrast ratio and its amazing.

I want to use the ACS for video and graphics work.
Its going to look weird after getting used to the rich blacks etc on the Samsung, working on the ACD.

There has got to be a better LCD out there.

Plus I heard that APPLE has changed or reevaluated their LCD's and rated them at 700:1? now. IF this is real and not just wishful thinking.

How can you tell if you are getting a model that has the changes implemented. I think that I owuld be buying from FRY's since their return policy is SO much better than the APPLE store.

Plus does anyone think that a 30" ACD is TOO big for grahics work.
I mean wow, its bigger than my head. :)
 
Plus does anyone think that a 30" ACD is TOO big for grahics work.
I mean wow, its bigger than my head.
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Whatever you get, in a word...NO.

At least for me, the deal-maker was being able to open 12MP images at 50% resolution, which a 30" display hanldes beautifully.
 
i really don't think apple puts up imaginary specs up on their site. That would just well be illegal.

Go into an apple store and ask them if the versions they have in stock have the 700:1 ratio
 
The only real competitor for the Apple 30" monitor is the Dell 30"

I can't imagine those numbers are made up, you will get the most current model if you order it from Apple. As soon as a new product is available the old product is removed from the inventory.
 
Isnt there anyother lcd's uhh samsung, nope i looked at their site.

anyone know if there is model number that is with the 700:1 contrast ratio?

If tis only the Dell then I surely would go Apple!

But if the new numbers are only a reevaluation of the previous models then it doesnt matter, does it.

Anyone know this?
 
Ignore contrast ratio. There are many different ways to measure this, and different manufacturers use different methods.

Anything above 70:1 the human eye cannot detect the difference.

Please use your eyes.
 
I have the Dell 3007WFP 30" display and I must say it's absolutely amazing. IIRC it has a faster response than the Apple display and can be had for about $500 less than the Apple. Buying Apple is like buying Nike, a lot of the cost comes from the brand name.
 
howesey said:
Oh, and response can also be measured different, so ignore that.
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Yes and the Dell was designed as a gaming monitor... Not a project monitor such as the ACD.

Dell's best rep comes from their outstanding flat panels. I think 75% of the population would agree that they simply have the best displays, period.

The 3007WFP offers the most incredible gaming experience of all time, I highly suggest that you look in to it. No, it's not quite as "flashy" as the Apple display, but the panel itself is actually better and the monitor costs a solid $500 less :)

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=96790&Dell+3007WFP

Welcome to my domain :) hehe
 
I went to Fry's to get the 30 inch ACD and the saleman there said that my Macbook pro 1.83 wouldn't run the monitor in its native resolution.

You should have seen my jaw drop!

I was told when I bought it that it would run it!
It was one of the reasons that I bought the MacBookpro.

Now I am on a hunt to figure that out.
I called an Apple rep and he had no idea.
I am going to an Apple store with guns blazing, after i find out the real deal.

Anyone here know?
The real answer?
 
Grokgod said:
I went to Fry's to get the 30 inch ACD and the saleman there said that my Macbook pro 1.83 would run the monitor in its native resolution.

You should have seen my jaw drop!

I was told when I bought it that it would run it!
It was one of the reasons that I bought the MacBookpro.

Now I am on a hunt to figure that out.
I called an Apple rep and he had no idea.
I am going to an Apple store with guns blazing, after i find out the real deal.

Anyone here know?
The real answer?
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The MacBook Pro - any MacBook Pro, when plugged into a 30" ACD will run it's built-in monitor at it's native resolution (either 1440x900 or 1600x1050 depending on the model) AND the 30" ACD at it's native resolution of 2560x1600 at the same time.

You plug it into the MBP and it will run as it is designed to run - at 2560x1600.

EDIT: Lesson: Never, ever trust salespeople, especially those that sell Macs at stores that sell everything else (department stores etc.) they know absolutely bugger all. Always, ALWAYS come here for your answers, then go to Apple.

This is from the MacBook Pro tech specs page - it shows that the MBP will run the 30" at it's native (2560x1600) resolution.
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FragTek said:
I have the Dell 3007WFP 30" display and I must say it's absolutely amazing. IIRC it has a faster response than the Apple display and can be had for about $500 less than the Apple. Buying Apple is like buying Nike, a lot of the cost comes from the brand name.
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Well said, I love the dell widescreen displays.
 
Grokgod said:
Thanks Chuddles

For the great information

and for seeing through my poor typo, I meant "wouldn't run it"
i have changed my typo from WOULD to WOULDNT.

Thanks for the help.
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S'OK mate, glad to be of service.

As for the typo, I'll let you get away with "Wouldn't" but "Chuddles"??? ;) :p
 
Grokgod said:
I went to Fry's to get the 30 inch ACD and the saleman there said that my Macbook pro 1.83 wouldn't run the monitor in its native resolution.

You should have seen my jaw drop!

I was told when I bought it that it would run it!
It was one of the reasons that I bought the MacBookpro.

Now I am on a hunt to figure that out.
I called an Apple rep and he had no idea.
I am going to an Apple store with guns blazing, after i find out the real deal.

Anyone here know?
The real answer?
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Best to get one with 256MB or 512MB video memory though.
 
Well, I already own the 1.83 Macbook pro with the 128 Vram.

So, not uch of a chance to improve that issue unless I manage to get a Manager at the APPLE store to swith me out with another newer version.
 
BlizzardBomb said:
Because 5% more power would make a lot of difference?
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Because spanning over two screens at such high resolutions will use a lot of VRAM.
 
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