nc7r Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm looking at getting a new external display as I've sold my Apple cinema one on eBay and I want a new one ASAP, until the new Apple ones are released.I'm thinking about getting either a Dell Ultrasharp 2407WFP-HD (this) which is around £420, or possibly the cheaper Dell TrueColour E248WFP 24" which is around £300 (here)I can't really see THAT MUCH performance difference between the two. I know that they've got the same resolution, similar response times, the same contract ratio of 1000:1, but the 2407WFP has more inputs. Plus it has a USB2.0 hub inside, and a card reader.I've already got a Belkin powered USB hub so It's not really required but would be quite useful cos I do have a lot of shit to plug in.I won't be keeping it more than a year so the warranty isn't that important to me. What do you reckon? Save the money and get the TrueColour or is it worth spending the extra?Thanks for any help anyone can give. I'm looking at ordering in the next couple of days so ASAP would be nice! Also if anyone can recommend any other screens I'd really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I would personally say that you should go for the £300 option if you are just using it for a year... If anything, save the extra for the new Apple when it comes out, less to pay for that then...J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD404 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I currently have a 20" Dell widescreen at home and use the ultrasharp version at work. I can honestly say that I haven't noticed any discernible difference in picture quality between the two and apart from the ultrasharp coming with more inputs, USB ports and a height adjustable stand, there is nothing between them imo. Granted I've never put them side by side but I don't get home from work and notice a difference, even when running similar programs (ie Pro Engineer and Ansys).I would save your money and go for the cheaper one personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'd buy this (in fact I did)samsung are better than dellnote the 3000-1 contrast ratio and the 2ms response time - oh and the £90 you saveunless you're desparate to run at 1920 x 1200 or absolutely must have a 24" monitor so you can tell your mates you've got one and dont really care about picture quality I'd suggest you don't buy either Dell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD404 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah I must admit Dell's are expensive. But I get discount due to Dell supplying all the computer equipment for work (25,000 people worldwide ). Though thankfully they didn't supply my workstation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah I must admit Dell's are expensive. But I get discount due to Dell supplying all the computer equipment for work (25,000 people worldwide ). Though thankfully they didn't supply my workstation actually - I've been pretty happy with my last 2 dell boxes at work (apart from the buzzing noise the new one makes but that goes away if you kick it) I just think their TFT screens are shite and overpriced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc7r Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Haha. Dell are cheap. Apple are expensive.Put it this way. My old Apple 20" Sold for £240ish, and I've got 200 to put towards a new screen.Ideally I want the best for my money, but I do want something that's going to perform nice, and look well next to my MacBook Pro. 24" is a requirement really, my 20" was too small and I do a lot of work at the same time so the bigger the better.Anyone suggest anything else? Thanks for your help so far everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 if your going for size over quality you could allways buy just a cheap lcd telly from argos , i did that and payed 300 for a 38 inch lcd tv which is my computer monitor and tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 But the resolution is shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Samsung better spec than both dells and cheaper http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct....&subcat=510 and on sale too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc7r Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Samsung better spec than both dells and cheaper http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct....&subcat=510 and on sale too.If that's half decent I'll get it then.Humm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 If that's half decent I'll get it then.Humm....it certainly is - it's the 24" version of the one I suggested the only thing it falls down on compared to the 22" is response time but if you're not playing games or doing 3d graphics you won't notice the ghosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc7r Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 it certainly is - it's the 24" version of the one I suggested the only thing it falls down on compared to the 22" is response time but if you're not playing games or doing 3d graphics you won't notice the ghostingthe idea of having a LCD TV is a stupid. Lol, I'm happy to spend money for something that's worth it. I spent £400+ on my 20" and I'm happy to spend that or more on my new one if needs be, although I'd prefer it to be an Apple one when they're out.That Samsung looks nice. I'm not using it for gaming although at one point may want to hook it up to a PS3 or XBOX - will that be a problem?It's mainly going to be a secondary monitor for my laptop, so the resolution needs to be good and it has to be widescreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 To hook it up to a 360 you'll just need the right cable to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 it'll be absolutely fine. the picture quality and frame rates on an XBOX or ps3 are so shite in comparison to a PC game you won't notice any problems. I'm not sure the samsung come with an HDMI hole if that makes a difference - the new HP ones do but the spec is a bit ropey in comparison and they cost as much as the Dells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc7r Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 The Samsung is meant to be really bad for colour replication and too vibrant according to what I've read on here, which is something I want to stay away from, doing so much photography and web design.That's something I really liked about my Apple one - the color replication was perfect I wish Apple would hurry up and release theirs. Grrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Acer one from PC world, £150, 22 inch monitor. Bleeds abit when ran on Movie mode, other than that its mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I *think* Dell and Apple use Samsung TFT displays in their monitors, if that makes sense. Apple just looks way sexier, although I'm happy with my two Dell 2005FPW's. Whatever you can afford dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Apple use LG panels in their displays.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Cinema_DisplayI must say that the brightness on my 22" LG does kick the arse off my 19" Samsung. But saying that the Samsung is 18 months + older so kinda expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc7r Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Apple use LG panels in their displays.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Cinema_DisplayI must say that the brightness on my 22" LG does kick the arse off my 19" Samsung. But saying that the Samsung is 18 months + older so kinda expected.I knew that.I just heard that Samsungs color replication was really off in most of their screens, and they were notorious for doing it which isn't something I want at all to be honest.I want what I see in my MacBook Pro's 15.4" screen to be the same if not better in an external display, which kind of rules Samsung out.I'll look in to LG more and try hold off as much as I can until some more shit comes out but I can see me being ready to order in the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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