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Apple Cinema Display or Dell Display?

post #1 of 4
8/15/06 at 12:05am
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I can't decide which one I want. I am planning on purchasing the 23" ACD or 24" Dell. I'm glad I waited until after WWDC because of the price drops on the ACD's, but I still can't decide which one I want. I like Apple's simple design and it's beauty, but Dell has some better specs along with more connectors (which I probably won't use that much but good to have them there). Any opinions?
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post #2 of 4
8/15/06 at 5:40am
AFAIK the Apple and Dell use the same panels. They both have the same number of USB ports, I believe, and all the other stuff is basically just unnecessary, unless you're going to watch TV on it too.
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post #3 of 4
8/15/06 at 10:36am
I'd say try to make sure you can check out both in a store (but spend more than a few minutes, because settings can make a difference). I have the Dell 2405 (a revision or 2 before the current 2407) - it's a great monitor and I'm very happy with it. Also have the older "plastic frame" 23" ACD. AND, I can't explain it, but the ACD is just a much nicer display in my opinion. This isn't really apples to apples (no pun intended) - but hence my recommendation to compare them. (I added the Dell because my version of the ACD did not readily support SLI mode on a PC).

As bmwrob has said, they are both very nice. I'd make the decision based on price and style, if you can't actually compare the two.
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post #4 of 4
8/15/06 at 10:53am
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Thanks for all the replies. I think Dell has more usb ports, but no firewire, but I don't ever use firewire anyway. Dell also has the 9 in 1 card reader, but I never use that either. Dell also has more adjustment, but my current monitor has no adjustment whatsoever. The prices were about the same, Dell seems to have put the monitor on sale. I thought the Dell adjusted left and right, but I can't tell from the images on their website. That being said, I still like the Apple monitor and I think that is the one I'll go with. Once again, thanks for all the replies.
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