Obviously, I want something with accurate color reproduction for photo work, but I'd also like something that has HDMI, so I could potentially plug in my PS3 or Xbox (simply for flexibility sake). I don't think I need an IPS display.
I have a Dell UltraSharp U2410 at the gdgt offices that works out just fine for me. (gdgt.com/dell/ultrasharp/u2410/ )
Would it be worth it to pick up another for the home office, or is there something with better features and / or value?
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I'm thinking of eventually getting a 24" monitor for my home office (currently have a 20" Apple Cinema display).
Um, the U2410 is an IPS display, and if I'm not mistaken, is the same panel as Apple's 24" LED cinema display, and is generally considered a great buy. At least it was a few months ago, and can't think of any reason it wouldn't be today.
e: I seem to recall the U2410 is ccfl, not LED, but just means it won't be instant on, and need time to warm up to be accurate. I picked up a 24" ACD refurbed for a little less than a U2410 last year, and have been extremely happy with it.
e: I seem to recall the U2410 is ccfl, not LED, but just means it won't be instant on, and need time to warm up to be accurate. I picked up a 24" ACD refurbed for a little less than a U2410 last year, and have been extremely happy with it.
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I'd go with the Dell you have at the office. I've heard really good things about them and their color reproduction. The ones we had at my last school were really nice and I was always tempted to get one of my own. HP also makes some nice ones but I think ArmpitOfDeath is right in saying that they don't always focus on the right features.
I honestly have no recommendations about IPS screens because I haven't used one of that size before. It would be nice but I don't know how much of a premium you'll pay for that feature.
I honestly have no recommendations about IPS screens because I haven't used one of that size before. It would be nice but I don't know how much of a premium you'll pay for that feature.
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The Dell Ultrasharps usually offer the best combo of support, price, features and quality for a 'home plus' user. Rabid Apple enthusiasts who can't afford/justify (as many do suddenly lose the RDF when buying accessories) an Apple monitor wouldn't so readily turn to Dell otherwise :p
The comparable HP equivalents tend to be more solidly put together but in a way that most of you don't need them to be, if you see what I mean - and concentrate on features that may be less relevant. Furthermore, models such as the ZR24w and LP2475w lacks HDMI.
And while you say you don't need IPS, in the same paragraph you say you want accurate colour reproduction. All the major manufacturers seem to be moving (in the midrange price band) towards the budget-ised type of IPS panels that Apple uses, and PVA/MVA use is falling off - so there isn't that much choice *but* to go IPS, unless you want a TN screen - and at 24" size, the colour-shifting nature of TN tech will mean that you'll start to see colour variances at the edges of the sceen even when looking at it head on.
The comparable HP equivalents tend to be more solidly put together but in a way that most of you don't need them to be, if you see what I mean - and concentrate on features that may be less relevant. Furthermore, models such as the ZR24w and LP2475w lacks HDMI.
And while you say you don't need IPS, in the same paragraph you say you want accurate colour reproduction. All the major manufacturers seem to be moving (in the midrange price band) towards the budget-ised type of IPS panels that Apple uses, and PVA/MVA use is falling off - so there isn't that much choice *but* to go IPS, unless you want a TN screen - and at 24" size, the colour-shifting nature of TN tech will mean that you'll start to see colour variances at the edges of the sceen even when looking at it head on.
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