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Looking to buy External Monitor

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strikefreedom

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Jan 1, 2009
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Hey all,

New to the mac world, i was hoping to get a external monitor to dual link up to my new macbook...hoping to use the monitor to watch movies while mac to browse around. So hoping what you guys recommend?
 
strikefreedom said:
Hey all,

New to the mac world, i was hoping to get a external monitor to dual link up to my new macbook...hoping to use the monitor to watch movies while mac to browse around. So hoping what you guys recommend?
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Any widescreen Dell monitor. I've got the 2208WFP connected via DVI and the USB hub on it via USB 2.0, and (when I got it) it was only $220. I'd only be happier with a 30'' ACD.
 
It is highly recommended considering what you are using it for. If you are using it just for you macbook, obviously there isn't going to be a better option to match the macbook. But if you wanted more inputs, like DVI, Component, or even HDMI for consoles or whatever, then you have to look elsewhere.
 
ah ok, yea i'm just going to link it up with the macbook, to watch movies and play games possibly.
 
The ACDs look great, and are very nice monitors but the seriously lack versatility in connection. They are professional monitors intended for just that kind of use. I don't want to pay that much and only have one thing hooked up at once. I like my Samsung with 2 hdmi, dvi, vga, component, audio, cable. It isn't the professional level of the ACD, but I would rather have all that. Just how I view it.

For what you do you don't need the accuracy of an ACD and you can get a full HD monitor for a better price from a different brand.
 
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