Author Topic: Flat Screen Monitors (Read 3447 times)

bellbram · « **on:** November 05, 2003, 02:09:48 PM »

I have a good old LaCie electron19 monitor, but it just take up too much deskspace. Am considering switching to a 17" or 20" flatscreen. Has anyone got experience of Apple or Formac screens? Would you recommend either, or go for a cheaper make? Samsung. Mitsubishi & Flatron are a helluva lot less money, but are they any good?

bobw · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2003, 02:33:57 PM »

Apple monitors are great, but costly.

A friend just biught this Planar monitor;

http://www.planar.com/Products/flatpanel_m...anel/PE170.html

Nice monitor, looks great.

Mayo · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2003, 02:36:24 PM »

Costco has Princeton monitors, and while I haven't compared prices, Costco usually beats everyone hands-down. Plus Costco's return policy positively cannot be matched by anyone that I am aware of...

I cannot speak to the Princeton quality-I posted my own query about Princeton monitors!

bellbram · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2003, 02:57:19 PM »

bobw & Mayo. The Planar certainly looks good and the price is right, but don't think it's available in the UK. But will hunt for it.

Bruce_F · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2003, 03:11:01 PM »

If you cannot find a comparable LCD monitor in the UK, I highly recommend the Apple Cinema Display. I thoroughly enjoy mine!

pendragon · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2003, 03:38:10 PM »

If the idea of dead pixels has your attention, perhaps the highly rated PiXel Check v1.2 is for you. It is even Panther compliant. This small (424 KB) freeware app is easily run. Ergo, you may even be able to check/test your new purchase before taking it home.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo...fo/macosx/11661

HTH

Harv

Bill · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2003, 04:14:48 PM »

You lost me Harv?
Your link sent me to something like default folder.?.
Is that the same?

bobw · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2003, 04:19:50 PM »

I think this is what he meant;

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo...fo/macosx/11661

pendragon · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2003, 04:58:28 PM »

Bob!

Harv

() · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2003, 07:18:08 PM »

you can find really good buys on http://www.eBay.com, http://www.Recycler.com on Apple FP monitors as well as other FP monitors.

be sure to always use paypal, otherwise, I wouldn't buy...

good luck on your search!

Mayo · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2003, 07:24:58 PM »

Oops, I missed the UK part. There aren't Costcos in Britain?

Why only use PayPal when purchasing on eBay? A DUMB question, I know...

RHPConsult · « **Reply #11 on:** November 07, 2003, 05:07:38 PM »

Here's another ringing endorsement/recommendation for the Aple 20" Cinema Display. Simply dazzling.

bellbram · « **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2003, 05:52:11 PM »

Thanks to all for your input. It's beginning to look like I'll have to go for the Apple 20". Thank heavens for credit cards

MamaMoose · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2003, 12:15:04 AM »

I currently have the Sony 18.1" LCD side-by-side with the Apple 20" LCD monitor. Wow what a difference, although for price I feel you can't beat the Sony. It should be available in UK.

MamaMoose

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