Recommendation for non-Mac Monitor for Macbookpro

[dr. shdw]

Make sure its compatible before you make the purchase.

also the Dell ultra sharp 2408wfp is really popular around here. You can get it on ebay brand new for like $400 - $500

Only if you're able to get one without banding issues

 

[Justinm59]

What about TFT monitors? I see a lot of those

 

[steve2112]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...5&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=27722&lid=628335

Make your own business name.

That one is nice. Is it an IPS panel? It seems to be getting much better reviews than the 2208WFP model, which I had been considering. One of the slams on the 2208 is that it uses a TN panel in an Ultrasharp.

Dell's model naming is confusing. They have the 2209WA Ultrasharp, the S2209W, and the E2209W.

And the other thing that annoys me about Dell. The 2209WA doesn't even show up under the home section.

 

[dr. shdw]

That one is nice. Is it an IPS panel? It seems to be getting much better reviews than the 2208WFP model, which I had been considering. One of the slams on the 2208 is that it uses a TN panel in an Ultrasharp.

Dell's model naming is confusing. They have the 2209WA Ultrasharp, the S2209W, and the E2209W.

And the other thing that annoys me about Dell. The 2209WA doesn't even show up under the home section.

Nope it doesn't but SB is easy to buy from. It is indeed an e-IPS monitor.

 

[tgelston]

Wow, I think that site is a bit over my head. Does anyone have a specific recommendation that they have had experience with?

Take a look at this ASUS VH222H - LCD display - TFT - 21.5


Great price on Amazon.

 

[blairh]

My vote against the Dell 2209WA is that it is now $70 more this week vs. last week's $299 listing.

The ultrasharp series is nice because of their quality and pixel policy (one dead pixel warrants an exchange).

I just picked up an Apple 20" ACD. They are discontinued, but I absolutely love mine. I had a HP LP2475w for a few days but returned it simply because 24" was way too much real estate than I needed. 19" - 22" is the sweet spot for web browsing (in my opinion. many others here would disagree).

If you are not doing color critical work than you don't need an IPS monitor like others have stated. However, I was looking at old photos in Iphoto last night and thrilled I had spent the money on an IPS to enjoy them on.

 

[steve2112]

My vote against the Dell 2209WA is that it is now $70 more this week vs. last week's $299 listing.

The ultrasharp series is nice because of their quality and pixel policy (one dead pixel warrants an exchange).

I just picked up an Apple 20" ACD. They are discontinued, but I absolutely love mine. I had a HP LP2475w for a few days but returned it simply because 24" was way too much real estate than I needed. 19" - 22" is the sweet spot for web browsing (in my opinion. many others here would disagree).

If you are not doing color critical work than you don't need an IPS monitor like others have stated. However, I was looking at old photos in Iphoto last night and thrilled I had spent the money on an IPS to enjoy them on.

Hmm...the link dr shdw provided took me to a $239 version of the 2209WA. It is $279 with a $40 instant savings. No telling how long that will last, though. Of course, with Dell's screwy naming conventions, we could be talking about two completely different monitors with the same name. Here is the link I used:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...5&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=27722&lid=628335

 

[blairh]

My bad! The link I clicked was the Canadian site.

That's a solid price for the 2209WA. If you go to slickforums you can find discussions about people getting it for less by trying their luck with an online customer rep or calling.