[pasky]

What monitor are you using and what are the specs? Which is a good monitor to have as graphic designer and what should be the specs?

Let's get this thread going :P

[.sleep]

i don't think the monitor matters as long as it's color corrected.

[Dusteh]

Of course it matters, most standard TFT screens are rubbish, you want an S-IPS panel like the ones in macs, high-end Dell or Samsung screens.

[Nvane]

Well, Apple Cinema Displays are the best thing on the market but they're expensive than the others.
Then comes the Samsung (what I have, 2x20' 206BW - I recommend this one as prize<=>quality), Dells, EIZOs etc..

Basically Samsungs are most common, because they offer good quality for the prize.

[milani]

I've been pretty happy with both of my monitors for graphics design. I have a Samsung SyncMaster 216BW and an NEC MultiSync 1940WCXM.

[pasky]

I thought samsung's are good too and I knew that the apple display's are the best, but at the same time very expensive meh you can always buy a refurbished one :P

[pgo]

Originally Posted by pasky

I thought samsung's are good too and I knew that the apple display's are the best, but at the same time very expensive meh you can always buy a refurbished one :P

Psst. The high end Dell widescreens are cheaper and they use the exact same LCD panel.

[wheedwacker]

I have a 24" dell and it's great.

[joey]

I have a 20" Apple Cinema Display. By far the best display. And PGO is right, it has the same specs as some other displays as well, but it's almost worth the ridiculous mark up just based on its design.

[atouck]

I use 2 monitors. it's all about the resolution the monitors can go anyway ...
I have an ASUS 17'' with a 1280x1024 resolution set and an old CRT 17'' monitor that can go only up to 1024x728 resolution. I use this one for testing in that resolution and for some old games.

[cocknose]

to be honest... apple screens are also crap.. if you want something good you need to be spending over a grand on a monitor!

[JonoMarshall]

Dell 2407wfp, same panel as the Apple 23" for half the price and extra features (more inputs, usb hub, etc).

Just not as pretty...

[John Good]

Originally Posted by joey

I have a 20" Apple Cinema Display. By far the best display. And PGO is right, it has the same specs as some other displays as well, but it's almost worth the ridiculous mark up just based on its design.

I am the proud owner of a 23" Apple Cinema Display.

I had the Dell before this one, I don't know about the panel, but the render is very different.

From what I see, Dell is wonderfull to watch movies or to impress a client, but Apple is by far the best display for design purpose.

[JonoMarshall]

They're the same panel, the software/firmware will be altering the image... they can be tweaked to produce the exact same output (to the human eye anyways) if desired.

Note. It's easier to alter all aspects of the displayed image on the Dell too. I use a Dell at home (cause I'm a cheap skate) and Apples in various studios (cause they look nice).

[John Good]

display's firmware then

[pgo]

Originally Posted by joey

it's almost worth the ridiculous mark up just based on its design.

I'll stick to the superior (and cheaper) product.

[John Good]

Where I live now, Apple is cheaper

[CharmingMan]

there you go

Lacie 324 24" Widescreen Professional LCD Monitor with Hood & Calibration Software - Black

proper expensive, but a proffessional monitor

[Do Gooder]

or get the big Eizo. now that's proper expensive.



Colour Confidence > Eizo ColorEdge CG301

[badaboom]

3 grand, wow!