Suitable Monitor for a Mac Pro.

revolutionrock · 23 Jun 2008 at 13:22

Im considering buying a mac pro , but you obviously don't get a monitor.

The Cinema Displays are extrememly over priced, so what would you go for instead of.

it needs to be at least 22" and a have a great display, as i plan to do graphic design. so it needs to be colour rich etc

any help is appreciated.

gumbald · 23 Jun 2008 at 13:54

Dell 24" probably.

revolutionrock · 23 Jun 2008 at 14:01

Just seen a Dell 22" for £183 inc Vat + Shipping.

The 24 is £369

nav... · 23 Jun 2008 at 15:05

22inch = suck

get a 20 inch. the pizel density is far better is far better.

or go for a non dell 24 inch.

Darryn · 23 Jun 2008 at 21:07

Id say for any kind of design work youll really benefit from 2x monitors, 1 for working on and 1 for live preview, or even for other apps.

revolutionrock · 23 Jun 2008 at 21:37

Darryn said:
Id say for any kind of design work youll really benefit from 2x monitors, 1 for working on and 1 for live preview, or even for other apps.

Perhaps in the future, but thats not feesable at the minute

MagicBoy · 23 Jun 2008 at 22:03

skeeny said:
Just seen a Dell 22" for £183 inc Vat + Shipping.

The 24 is £369

22" = Overdriven TN panel - FAIL
24" = VA panel - Excellent

RoleyBirkin · 24 Jun 2008 at 14:29

Just side lining here, but what 19/20" tft is recommendable for every day use (<£200) ?

RoleyBirkin · 29 Jun 2008 at 09:14

Any ideas?

Ideally with dvi connection.

Caged · 29 Jun 2008 at 13:43

Lenovo L220x

MagicBoy · 29 Jun 2008 at 13:51

Caged said:
Lenovo L220x

They're absolutely stunning - only 22" I've seen with 1920x1200. We've had a fair few in at work recently. Finding stock can be a pain however, we've got a preferential arrangement with Lenovo and the lead time is usually 4-6 weeks. :O

Caged · 29 Jun 2008 at 13:52

Worth the wait though

Willis · 29 Jun 2008 at 15:14

skeeny said:
Just seen a Dell 22" for £183 inc Vat + Shipping.

The 24 is £369

Bit mad spending nearly 2k on a Mac Pro setup then skimping on a rubbish 22" monitor. Get a Dell 24" so you can run 1920 x 1600

RoleyBirkin · 29 Jun 2008 at 15:25

MagicBoy said:
They're absolutely stunning - only 22" I've seen with 1920x1200. We've had a fair few in at work recently. Finding stock can be a pain however, we've got a preferential arrangement with Lenovo and the lead time is usually 4-6 weeks. :O

Nice. But not seeing it for under £200. Don't know about skeeny, but that's my limit.

MagicBoy · 29 Jun 2008 at 17:52

Yeah, no chance of under £200. We're paying £215+VAT and that's with a discount.

RoleyBirkin · 30 Jun 2008 at 09:37

Any recommendations in the 20", £150-200 bracket?

jonhuz · 30 Jun 2008 at 10:51

I'm using a 2407WFPHC, which is great, although the colours are really saturated. I can get a brand new 30" cinema display for £780 (plus sell my dell), anyone think it's worth it?

Spyhop · 30 Jun 2008 at 17:25

You should be able to get it to your tastes by calibrating - no need to buy a new monitor

J1nxy · 30 Jun 2008 at 23:23

Mine does ok on a Dell 2707

revolutionrock · 1 Jul 2008 at 17:36

Right, due to a lack of funds, for the time being at least, i want to use my 22" Samsung HD Tv for the Mac.

Possible? It has HDMI , DVI, VGA.

Not a clue on how the Mac Pro connects to a monitor, ideas?