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Dilemma: two ACDs or brand-new 24-inch monitor?
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<blockquote data-quote="reprew" data-source="post: 923869" data-attributes="member: 126628"><p>I currently have a powermac G5 with a 20" apple cinema display (ACD).</p><p></p><p>I'm a writer and my main priority is having clear, crisp, readable text resolution and quick, responsive speed. I like having several documents open at once. </p><p></p><p>Now I want more real estate. </p><p></p><p>Should I do A or B?</p><p></p><p>A: Buy a high-end 24-inch monitor? (i.e. 1920x1200)</p><p></p><p>B: Keep my 20" ACD and buy a second one on craigslist and use two 20-inch displays? </p><p></p><p>I am fairly loyal to Apple, but they discontinued the 20"; and the 24" is not compatible with my G5. </p><p></p><p>I would probably break down and buy a 30-inch ACD, but for my writing needs, it would be overkill--too big--like sitting in the front row of the Cinerama theater.</p><p></p><p>Again - I don't care about photo editing or anything like that -- I just want a large workspace for multiple documents with THE CLEAREST TEXT RESOLUTION.</p><p></p><p>If I go with option A, I would be comfortable spending $600 for the latest Dell, non-TP panel.</p><p>If I go with option B, I'd probably look for one on craigslist, I suppose, or maybe ebay, although I hate buying used stuff.</p><p></p><p>Maybe there's another option?</p><p></p><p>thanks in advance for reading my long-winded question.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reprew, post: 923869, member: 126628"] I currently have a powermac G5 with a 20" apple cinema display (ACD). I'm a writer and my main priority is having clear, crisp, readable text resolution and quick, responsive speed. I like having several documents open at once. Now I want more real estate. Should I do A or B? A: Buy a high-end 24-inch monitor? (i.e. 1920x1200) B: Keep my 20" ACD and buy a second one on craigslist and use two 20-inch displays? I am fairly loyal to Apple, but they discontinued the 20"; and the 24" is not compatible with my G5. I would probably break down and buy a 30-inch ACD, but for my writing needs, it would be overkill--too big--like sitting in the front row of the Cinerama theater. Again - I don't care about photo editing or anything like that -- I just want a large workspace for multiple documents with THE CLEAREST TEXT RESOLUTION. If I go with option A, I would be comfortable spending $600 for the latest Dell, non-TP panel. If I go with option B, I'd probably look for one on craigslist, I suppose, or maybe ebay, although I hate buying used stuff. Maybe there's another option? thanks in advance for reading my long-winded question. [/QUOTE]
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