Monitor that matches the Apple Cinema display

jrod81 · jrod81 #1 (**permalink**)

11-29-2010, 10:46 PM

what is the closest monitor w/o having to spend the apple price??? using it with a mbp and with final cut pro

mrplow · mrplow #2 (**permalink**)

11-30-2010, 06:31 AM

This is about as close as you'll come I believe......

UltraSharp U2711 69cm (27?W) Monitor with PremierColor Details

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #3 (**permalink**)

11-30-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mrplow

This is about as close as you'll come I believe......

UltraSharp U2711 69cm (27?W) Monitor with PremierColor Details

Great suggestion...but unless you can find the Dell monitor on sale...the Dell monitor & Apple Cinema Display are both $999.

@OP: I totally understand how Apple monitors can be VERY expensive. Remember when shopping...that the 27" Apple Cinema display also has:

- a universal MagSafe connector that charges your notebook
- a Mini DisplayPort cable for easy connectivity
- three USB 2.0 ports
- a built-in iSight camera
- microphone
- 49-watt speaker system

$999 is a pretty "hefty" price tag...but you're not going to find many 27" monitors with an IPS panel, all of the features mentioned above, and a 2560-by-1440 resolution...for much less than $999.

The 27" Dell monitor & the 27" Apple monitor are pretty much the only players.

HTH,

- Nick

jrod81 · jrod81 #4 (**permalink**)

12-26-2010, 11:42 PM

hmm- lets reword this then... what is the best suggestion for an editing monitor around the $300-$400 mark- does it exist?

ukchucktown · ukchucktown #5 (**permalink**)

12-27-2010, 07:58 AM

If I had to pick my first choice is usually an NEC followed by a Samsung Syncmaster or Dell Ultrasharp model. Any one of them is a good choice. My general recommendation is go with IPS panels, they are the best. To keep it under $400 you need to stick with 23" models.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #6 (**permalink**)

12-27-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod81

hmm- lets reword this then... what is the best suggestion for an editing monitor around the $300-$400 mark- does it exist?

Maybe I'm not familiar with the term "editing monitor"...so maybe you can explain what specifics that entails. But I'm assuming it's something to do with the best color accuracy or color reproduction. If so...like "ukchucktown" mentioned...definitely get a monitor with an IPS display panel.

Since not that many computer monitors are made with an IPS panel (more expensive)...this will narrow down the choices significantly.

- Nick

jrod81 · jrod81 #7 (**permalink**)

12-27-2010, 06:14 PM

thanks for the ips suggestion... i doubt "editing monitor" is a term, but i was using it to me just what you said- color accuracy for color correction editing/grading

jrod81 · jrod81 #8 (**permalink**)

12-27-2010, 10:26 PM

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jrod81 · jrod81 #9 (**permalink**)

12-27-2010, 10:44 PM

liking this one alot based on some other people's suggestions, but i am not real sure what type of adapter i will need for it:
Dell U2311H
or, basically the same monitor for a bit less money due to a bit less size:
Dell u2211h

xstep · xstep #10 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:44 PM

For color accuracy film/video pros use very expensive & calibrated reference monitors.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #11 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 03:29 PM

To the OP rule number one:-

Cheap does not equate with quality pure and simple. Buy the Apple display of your choice. You will consider anything else as second best and become more and more dissatisfied as time goes by.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #12 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by harryb2448

Cheap does not equate with quality pure and simple.

I with you Harry! If "quality & cheap" went together...then there would be no room for lower quality items (unless they were giving them away for free)!

- Nick

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jrod81 #1 (permalink)
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Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Posts: 613	12-26-2010, 11:42 PM hmm- lets reword this then... what is the best suggestion for an editing monitor around the $300-$400 mark- does it exist?
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ukchucktown #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 26, 2009 Posts: 128	12-27-2010, 07:58 AM If I had to pick my first choice is usually an NEC followed by a Samsung Syncmaster or Dell Ultrasharp model. Any one of them is a good choice. My general recommendation is go with IPS panels, they are the best. To keep it under $400 you need to stick with 23" models.
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jrod81 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Posts: 613	12-27-2010, 06:14 PM thanks for the ips suggestion... i doubt "editing monitor" is a term, but i was using it to me just what you said- color accuracy for color correction editing/grading
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Member Since: Sep 20, 2007 Posts: 613	12-27-2010, 10:44 PM liking this one alot based on some other people's suggestions, but i am not real sure what type of adapter i will need for it: Dell U2311H or, basically the same monitor for a bit less money due to a bit less size: Dell u2211h
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