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  1. 8th February 2012, 11:10 AM #1
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    Just after some feedback and options.

    Looking at getting another monitor but not sure what would be best.
    Looking first at the 27' Apple displays. Currently $1199.00.
    Two showing on the Apple store. One with Thunderbolt and one without. But both the same price. Why would you go for the one without? Are they a good option?

    What are the options/recommendations for other displays? Just not up to date with what's out there and the current trends.
    I know people were looking at the Dell displays sometime back.
    Somewhere around the Apple display size and pricing would be Ok.

    I need the display to be accurate colour wise for photo and graphic work. But not necessarily super accurate.

    Any suggestions most welcome.
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  2. 8th February 2012, 11:12 AM #2
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    Can't plug a thunderbolt screen into Mac Pro as it doesn't have TB ports, therefore have to buy the regular one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by leon View Post
    Can't plug a thunderbolt screen into Mac Pro as it doesn't have TB ports, therefore have to buy the regular one.
    Ah. Thanks leon.
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    Get a Dell Ultrasharp, should be fine
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    Lots of people use the premium Dell screens, which are OK for photography - very good screens generally, just not quite up to serious photo work IMO - but NEC make some better ones for photographers on a budget from what I'm told. They're still not cheap, but they are supposed to be good. A quick look here shows that there are a few in the same kind of price range as the Apple screens, though for smaller sizes. I use an EIZO ColorEdge, but they're a bit expensive.
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    You should be able to find good 2nd hand 30" ACDs for $1000 or less.

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