it's been 6 years APPLE! Where's your new 30"??!

[Transporteur]

And to boot I have a really nice screen that isn't 6 year old tech.

Just for the record, the current Apple Cinema is not 6 years old.
It got a completely new panel in late 2006.

But still, yes it's old, which does not mean that it's bad. To be honest I've never seen a display with better quality yet.
I guess I have to check out the 30" Eizo.

IIRC UltraNeo once said that he prefers the ACD over the Dell 3008 as it's way better to calibrate and has the better enclosure. He's got a 30" ACD and two 3008s.

 

[BlizzardBomb]

what about a 30"iphone with video chat?

I hope 30" pockets get invented before that comes out then.

 

[netdog]

It's fine as it is.

We don't need the 30" to get a black bezel and glass over the screen.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

I'm waiting for Apple's 30" panel. I bought a 20" used and this guy had it from atleast 2005, and it still works like a champ. I'd get a dell but, I like being able to go to the apple store if anything is wrong.

 

[RaceTripper]

If it only had a solid metal frame...

The DELL's plastic is so flimsy and floppy that every time you press an on-screen button it wobbles back and forth.

Minor issue to some, while others do prefer a solidly built monitor.
That alone was the reason why I went with the old Apple ACD and not with the DELL.

Call me stupid, but I prefer non-plastic hardware.

Well, I'm no fan of Dell having had many problems in the past with their laptops, but I have the Dell 3008WFP and it is not at all how you claim. The casing is every bit as solid, well-fit, and well-finished as the 23" ACD it replaced. It had a better base than the ACDs and the display quality (it uses a S-IPS panel) is first rate. Add to that it supports just about every input you can think of. I got mine for $1399 and consider it a very good buy.

 

[RaceTripper]

... I'd get a dell but, I like being able to go to the apple store if anything is wrong.

I'm the opposite. I don't want to schlep a big-ass 30" monitor to the Apple genius bar if something goes wrong. With Dell, it all gets taken care of without ever leaving home.

 

[appleguy123]

conniption

I learnt a new word today, thank you.

Me too! control-command-D is one of my favorite mac features. Oh and OP there is no MacWorld this year for Apple.

 

[nanofrog]

I'm the opposite. I don't want to schlep a big-ass 30" monitor to the Apple genius bar if something goes wrong. With Dell, it all gets taken care of without ever leaving home.

On-site service is a wonderful thing, whether it's a proper tech (individual shows up with parts/new unit and gets you sorted right then and there), or a shipping agent that picks up the old unit and gives you a new one.

Much easier on your back too.

 

[RaceTripper]

On-site service is a wonderful thing, whether it's a proper tech (individual shows up with parts/new unit and gets you sorted right then and there), or a shipping agent that picks up the old unit and gives you a new one.

Much easier on your back too.

I had an issue where I thought the backlight on mine had a problem (it didn't come on to full brightness right away). Dell sent me a brand new replacement (I was within my return period). After I swapped the old for the new and had the old reboxed I sent Dell an email that it could be picked up. They issued a call tag and the carrier collected it a few days later. Very easy. I would not have wanted to transport that large 40+ lb. box to the mall and into a busy, crowded Apple store.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

I guess it's a matter of convenience. Like it says in my sig, I'm within walking distance of an Apple store; less than a quarter mile

 

[RaceTripper]

I guess it's a matter of convenience. Like it says in my sig, I'm within walking distance of an Apple store; less than a quarter mile

I guess I'm not seeing the convenience of that, compared to sending and receiving from my front door.

 

[Transporteur]

I guess it's a matter of convenience. Like it says in my sig, I'm within walking distance of an Apple store; less than a quarter mile

Personally, I would not like to walk a quarter mile with a 30" in my hand. Not that it's too heavy to walk that far, but honestly, how stupid does that look?

I totally agree that Dells pick-up and return service is far beyond Apples bring-in policy for everything but desktops.
It's pathetic that I actually paid 1800€ for the display, plus 100€ for the Apple Care package and still have to carry that damn thing to the shop if it fails.
Nice move Apple!
My cheap Dell display costs one-tenth of that price and they still pick it up!

 

[Eddyisgreat]

I would not have wanted to transport that large 40+ lb. box to the mall and into a busy, crowded Apple store.

Neither would I. I've been to those little hole in the wall stores where you have to put your hands in the air to slide by everyone, but luckily the one i'm closer to is a pretty good sized store.

I guess I'm not seeing the convenience of that, compared to sending and receiving from my front door.

Considering I have a job to go to and sometimes the onsite hours are somtimes a little odd, its just easier to schedule in advance, i.e. at night and pick it up at my leisure.

No need to get upset guys, it's all good. I'd lean more towards onsite if I were a ways away but, since i'm not, it's easier for me.

 

[brand]

Like it says in my sig, I'm within walking distance of an Apple store; less than a quarter mile

I don't really see the point of putting that in your signature, it's not a big deal.

For the record I live within driving distance of an Apple store.

 

[nanofrog]

I see another benefit to on-site that no one else has mentioned, no matter the distance to the Apple store, or if it's not a problem with time.

That's coverage. Now let me explain:
1. Any damage that occurs during transport is your problem, and they can deny coverage. Large items (boxes) and the fact they're not featherweight make it more challenging in this regard as well. Easier to damage than an iPhone/iPod or laptop system when lugging it yourself.

2. Theft. Again, you're not well covered, if at all (save perhaps by a 3rd party insurance policy, say auto theft coverage if in the car at the time of loss). But typical homeowners insurance only covers items within the dwelling/property on the policy, not in your car or hands outside of the property lines (i.e. parking lot while hauling it into the store).

With on-site, once it's been picked up, any damage or theft of the system is covered, as it was under the care of an authorized provider to the system vendor. It's more than just short downtime and convenience IMO.