Which monitor should I get for my 15" PB?

[godbout]

Hey Guys,
I know that there are threads around about which monitors are the best, however, I can't drop $1000CDN+ on a monitor, at least anytime soon, so ACDs are out and so are the 20"-24" Dells that I hear so many good things about. What I was wondering is what is the best DEAL on a monitor. I would like 19" but 17" would be alright too (I will probably span over the two most the time) and I would also like DVI but again I am not that picky. I am in Canada so I was thinking TigerDirect.ca... they seem to have a couple good deals... but I would Love and appreciate any recommendations!! Thanks

 

[mklos]

Hey Guys,
I know that there are threads around about which monitors are the best, however, I can't drop $1000CDN+ on a monitor, at least anytime soon, so ACDs are out and so are the 20"-24" Dells that I hear so many good things about. What I was wondering is what is the best DEAL on a monitor. I would like 19" but 17" would be alright too (I will probably span over the two most the time) and I would also like DVI but again I am not that picky. I am in Canada so I was thinking TigerDirect.ca... they seem to have a couple good deals... but I would Love and appreciate any recommendations!! Thanks

I would boycott TigerDirect as they're suing Apple over the name Tiger. If you're looking for a widescreen display, its very hard to get a widescreen display thats inexpensive. So I guess a normal display would be best for your price range. Dell displays are usually good, if you like to display (no pun intended) a Dell emblem.

 

[godbout]

Man, now that you mention it I remember hearing about that lawsuit... Screw them But, let me get this straight you are saying to get a Dell Display(gasp! ) I know that there big monitors are awesome but I was unsure about there regular ones... they seem to have pretty average specs even for the price range. Oh, another question is there a huge difference in there UltraSharp 17 or 19 compare to the regular ones?

 

[wrxguy]

I have a 15" PB and the monitor i have chosen is Dell's 2405FPW...you said you can't drop over 1k but thats ok, dells monitors go on sale alot! down to under $800 sometimes...also on Ebay you can find them for an average price of about $700...its a 24" LCD and its a beautiful display....thats my sugestion

 

[AstrosFan]

I can't drop $1000CDN+ on a monitor, at least anytime soon, so ACDs are out and so are the 20"-24" Dells that I hear so many good things about.

If I'm not mistaken, the 20" Dell monitor is not that costly.
I have seen previous posters here getting it for ~$400 US (coupons, etc.).
Also, there's a refurbished monitor listing at the Dell website. There they have the 20" for $428.
Given the great reviews many MR readers have given the Dell monitors (same display as Apple 20"), it's probably worth looking into a little closer.

Good luck!

 

[PaRaGoNViCtiM]

I'm trying to find an older Apple Cinema Display (Not aluminum) to go with my 15" PB, but I can't seem to find one in excellent condition.

 

[godbout]

If I'm not mistaken, the 20" Dell monitor is not that costly.
I have seen previous posters here getting it for ~$400 US (coupons, etc.).
Also, there's a refurbished monitor listing at the Dell website. There they have the 20" for $428.
Given the great reviews many MR readers have given the Dell monitors (same display as Apple 20"), it's probably worth looking into a little closer.

Good luck!

Cool, Thanks man I will check that out... from what I have been hearing it looks that you are right and the 20" dell (even 19" ultrasharp) are great buys compared to most of the other LCDs available.

 

[1nsanity]

If I'm not mistaken, the 20" Dell monitor is not that costly.
I have seen previous posters here getting it for ~$400 US (coupons, etc.).
Also, there's a refurbished monitor listing at the Dell website. There they have the 20" for $428.
Given the great reviews many MR readers have given the Dell monitors (same display as Apple 20"), it's probably worth looking into a little closer.

Good luck!

I have a 15" PB and the monitor i have chosen is Dell's 2405FPW...you said you can't drop over 1k but thats ok, dells monitors go on sale alot! down to under $800 sometimes...also on Ebay you can find them for an average price of about $700...its a 24" LCD and its a beautiful display....thats my sugestion

Unfortunatly we in Canada are not blessed with Dell super savings. The best deal I saw on the dell 24" was 20% off that was 1119$ CNd + tax
And the best deal 760 CND$ on te 20".

If you want a widescreen you could look at www.ncix.com they have a refurb Acer widescreen 20" for 588$ CND and this week staples (bureau en gros for quebec people) has the viewsonic 20.1 inch at 699$ I believe.

I want the dell 24" but its a pain in the a** having to wait for a good deal......

 

[GoCubsGo]

I would go dell...I did go dell. I am not an apply fanwh0re who needs to spend more money on the ACD. In comparison I could not tell the difference between the two, except maybe that the ACD has a neat silver shell. Even still, the whole black bezel doesn't bother me because at the end of the day I know I paid $375 while others paid $800 for their 20" ACD.

 

[twoodcc]

i have a dell 20.1" ultrasharp. i paid $460 US with a coupon. i'm pleased with it

 

[Mord]

dont bother with 19" displays unless they have a higher resolution than 1280x1024 as most do, <20" dell monitors are not that great value and tend to be crappy vga displays so it's stick to other brands if you cant afford a 20"

 

[Xephian]

Go with Dell's.

 

[blackpeter]

<20" dell monitors are not that great value and tend to be crappy vga displays so it's stick to other brands if you cant afford a 20"

The Dell 20" Widescreen uses the *exact* same LG/Philips panel as the Apple Cinema Display, at about *half* the cost. They've been selling at $385 for months now. All you need is an easily acquired coupon.

So, if it's a choice between the Apple display or the Dell + 60GB iPod Color: "I'm getting a Dell dude..."

 

[G5Unit]

Is the quality between VGA and DVI such a big difference? I have have been using VGA all my life and I am satified. But I just don't like my 19 inch monitor cause of the huge dot pitch. I would go with a monitor that has the same dot pitch ass yours a you should be happy.

 

[Mord]

The Dell 20" Widescreen uses the *exact* same LG/Philips panel as the Apple Cinema Display, at about *half* the cost. They've been selling at $385 for months now. All you need is an easily acquired coupon.

So, if it's a choice between the Apple display or the Dell + 60GB iPod Color: "I'm getting a Dell dude..."

hence the less than symbol < indicating all dells displays that are smaller than 20" are not that great.