Monoprice monitors as a lower cost option vs TBolt?

[slurpeee]

Does anyone have experience with this seemingly display port compatible monitor from Monoprice?

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=1130703&p_id=12520&seq=1&format=2

One one hand, I keep thinking that I've had great luck/experience with Monoprice products, and this looks to be a great option to save some money.

On the other hand, I keep thinking that at the end of the day, you still get what you pay for and I should just spring the extra $$$ for the Thunderbolt????

I'm running a new Mac Book Pro /retina, 15". I'm not too concerned about all the other ports/charging perks etc that accompany the TBD as I won't be using it a ton (hence wanting to save money)..... My chief concern is a sharp, crystal clear image (ala my TBD I use at the office.

Thanks much in advanced for any input....

-jl

 

[Fishrrman]

I wouldn't buy an Apple thunderbolt display today. It's 'way outdated, and I sense it's the last display that Apple is going to offer.

Having said that, if you're wary about Monoprice's monitors, there are numerous other ones available.

A good place to start looking is by taking a few minutes to browse this comprehensive listing of current IPS displays:
http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/s-ips-lcd-list.php

 

[Thrifty1]

I bought a Monoprice 27" monitor with the same resolution as my 27" iMac about 1.5 years ago. It works great, is very clear and I have had no problems with it. I got it on Monoprice's eBay page for under $400. Great deal. It has a display port connection that works perfectly.