The perfect monitor is a Mac?

ET3D · Oct 20, 2009, 09:34 PM

The 27" iMac has a resolution of 2560x1440 and a DisplayPort input, and it costs $1700. 2560x1600 monitors are 30" and typically cost more, and you don't get a computer with them. So this sounds to me like a pretty good deal for a resolution that's only slightly lower. Someone wanting a high end gaming rig could buy a desktop PC with a Radeon 5870 or two, hook it to an iMac (or two or three with Eyefinity). The Mac itself could be used for storage, folding, whatever. You're basically getting it for free with the monitor.

IvanV · Oct 20, 2009, 10:06 PM

An interesting observation.

If the panel quality matches that of similarly specced monitors, then yes, it's a great deal.

Judas · Oct 20, 2009, 10:50 PM

I know you can get a 2560x1600 Dell/Samsung/HP monitor for under 1000 bucks..... either used or new of an older model that are still great...

so i wonder...

Zardon · Oct 20, 2009, 11:08 PM

Really? any links to new ones Judas? im sure our members would love a Dell 30 inch screen for under 1000 bucks, especially new.

BlueMak · Oct 20, 2009, 11:37 PM

Can this iMac be used as monitor for a PC?
If yes, then the price, even in the UK (I don't know about Greece since Apple doesn't care), is very good. You get a very good? monitor, at least stats wise, with a good all around computer. I mean..damn! It's the same price of 24" monitors 2-3 years ago, only then you wouldn't get a whole computer and 3 more inches with it.

If this one can be used as only monitor and the monitor is as good as it sounds, then this is a fantastic offer. Wish I could get one!

Hell, even if you just want this without already having a PC, how can you beat this price?

swimtech · Oct 21, 2009, 12:25 AM

For the first time ever, you can use the mini displayport as either an output or an input, using the built in display as a monitor - yes, very cool.

Judas · Oct 21, 2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Really? any links to new ones Judas? im sure our members would love a Dell 30 inch screen for under 1000 bucks, especially new.

I haven't searched for awhile.. but there were older A02 and A01 original dell 3007's for sale (Used and new "old stocked" on ebay for $999)

that was about 3 months ago when i had a customer asking about them.

Lowfat · Oct 21, 2009, 05:20 AM

whoa whoa whoa! You can use the displayport as an input! OMG. I think I am in love. $1700 for an LED backlite LCD display w/ a 2560x1440 resolution is already is a great price. O lordy, I think I may need to purchase now. I really don't have a use for another computer, but this has really much swayed me decision. Will wait for a review to make sure there isn't any lag or anything for the displayport.

BlueMak · Oct 21, 2009, 09:05 AM

Lowfat, can you buy one for me too? lol
Man, this is an unbelievable package.

isaak · Oct 21, 2009, 10:54 AM

Lowfat, as well as shouting me one of these iMacs, add to the package your 2 4890s, I'll have them, you get yourself some 5870s! I could never see you falling behind with the latest tech now!

im joking, but seriously if you want to send me any part of your computer, just give me a yell

Lowfat · Oct 21, 2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by isaak

Lowfat, as well as shouting me one of these iMacs, add to the package your 2 4890s, I'll have them, you get yourself some 5870s! I could never see you falling behind with the latest tech now!

im joking, but seriously if you want to send me any part of your computer, just give me a yell

Don't worry my sig hasn't been updated. I don't have the HD4980's, don't have the EX58-UD5, and only have 1 of the X25-M's.

A Desire to Game · Oct 21, 2009, 05:23 PM

Just picked up a DELL 24" LED backlit LCD for $206+tax with a coupon. Call me cheap but I think it does a pretty good job for the price

Judas · Oct 21, 2009, 05:26 PM

that definitely wouldn't be per pixel led backlit though

Jac · Oct 21, 2009, 05:33 PM

In the UK you can get a LED backlit 24" display, 1980x1080 for about £200

Zardon · Oct 21, 2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jac

In the UK you can get a LED backlit 24" display, 1980x1080 for about £200

Yeah but move up to 30 inch (2560) and its a different ball park.

SeraphicSorcerer · Oct 21, 2009, 10:13 PM

I always think it's funny how much you'll pay for an inch... remind you of anything? HAHAHA.

Even on the interwebs, men need the biggest

ET3D · Oct 22, 2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SeraphicSorcerer

Even on the interwebs, men need the biggest

I don't need the biggest, just the highestest resolutionest. I envy my wife that she has a 1920x1200 17'' display on her laptop.

IvanV · Oct 22, 2009, 12:16 PM

1920 on a 17-incher? That's some serious DPI. So, you'd like to have the densest, or should I say thickest one around?

Zardon · Oct 22, 2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IvanV

1920 on a 17-incher? That's some serious DPI. So, you'd like to have the densest, or should I say thickest one around?

Yeah my two 17 inch macbook pros are the same resolution. i tend to use one dual screen to a 30 inch Samsung XL30 LED as well for work mind you.

Judas · Oct 22, 2009, 04:51 PM

1920x1080 on the 17" laptops are real nice...

I love high DPI ... the clarity is amazing...

Zardon · Oct 22, 2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Judas

1920x1080 on the 17" laptops are real nice...

I love high DPI ... the clarity is amazing...

Especially the apple LED 17 inch screens, better than any ive seen at that size. very very minor backlighting variances - compared to anything else we have tested anyway.

A Desire to Game · Oct 23, 2009, 01:52 AM

I wonder how the inexpensive 23" Samsung 2343BWX @ 2048x1152 looks. Thats kind of an oddball resolution but fairly high density. It's still a Twisted Nematic panel though.

procupine14 · Oct 23, 2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by A Desire to Game

I wonder how the inexpensive 23" Samsung 2343BWX @ 2048x1152 looks. Thats kind of an oddball resolution but fairly high density. It's still a Twisted Nematic panel though.

I would like to see what that one looks like also and you are right it is kind of a wierd resolution but hey the price of the monitor might have played a role in how it was produced.

Judas · Oct 23, 2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by A Desire to Game

I wonder how the inexpensive 23" Samsung 2343BWX @ 2048x1152 looks. Thats kind of an oddball resolution but fairly high density. It's still a Twisted Nematic panel though.

I've that monitor at home right now actually..

Its actually a very good looking very sharp monitor.

The density is quite nice.. the resolution is 16:9 ratio and 1920x1080 content plays back very well on it.

I highly recommend that monitor for anyone that doesn't want to spend a considerable amount more to get a higher quality monitor.

Even though the type of panel used in it is typically seen as not that great..... color reproduction on it is fair, viewing angles are reasonable... and the responce time is amazingly great.

**dj_stick** · Oct 26, 2009, 05:56 AM

Saw one of these in-store today, amazing image quality

ET3D · Oct 26, 2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by A Desire to Game

I wonder how the inexpensive 23" Samsung 2343BWX @ 2048x1152 looks. Thats kind of an oddball resolution but fairly high density. It's still a Twisted Nematic panel though.

My current and previous monitors are Samsung, as well as my new HDTV. Samsung makes pretty good monitors. 2048x1152 is certainly nice. I wish they could up it just a little from 1152, so that it's at least 1200.

swimtech · Oct 26, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by A Desire to Game

I wonder how the inexpensive 23" Samsung 2343BWX @ 2048x1152 looks. Thats kind of an oddball resolution but fairly high density. It's still a Twisted Nematic panel though.

TNs have improved during the past year quite a bit. Lots of different configurations, backlighting schemes, internal circuitry - production quality getting better all the time...

I'm getting a look at that monitor soon too - lucky Judas! Great pixel density.

The smaller new iMac doesn't have the input capability, but does have an IPS screen from what I can gather, though I've not seen one yet. I'm sure I will soon, and from the inside out!

Zelig · Nov 4, 2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Really? any links to new ones Judas? im sure our members would love a Dell 30 inch screen for under 1000 bucks, especially new.

If you wait for Dell's "Days of Deals" they've had 30" monitors pretty cheap in the past, the 3007WFP-HC has gone for as low as $899 CAD.

Zardon · Nov 12, 2009, 04:55 PM

Review of this over here if anyone is still interested AppleInsider | Review: Apple's 27" big screen iMac (late 2009)

ET3D · Nov 12, 2009, 08:58 PM

Thanks.

Oct 20, 2009, 09:34 PM	#1
ET3D Hopeless Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dreamland, near the pool of infinite graphics cards Posts: 3,057 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	The perfect monitor is a Mac? The 27" iMac has a resolution of 2560x1440 and a DisplayPort input, and it costs $1700. 2560x1600 monitors are 30" and typically cost more, and you don't get a computer with them. So this sounds to me like a pretty good deal for a resolution that's only slightly lower. Someone wanting a high end gaming rig could buy a desktop PC with a Radeon 5870 or two, hook it to an iMac (or two or three with Eyefinity). The Mac itself could be used for storage, folding, whatever. You're basically getting it for free with the monitor.

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IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,907 Rep Power: 333 System Specs	Re: The perfect monitor is a Mac? An interesting observation. If the panel quality matches that of similarly specced monitors, then yes, it's a great deal. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

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BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,459 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: The perfect monitor is a Mac? Can this iMac be used as monitor for a PC? If yes, then the price, even in the UK (I don't know about Greece since Apple doesn't care), is very good. You get a very good? monitor, at least stats wise, with a good all around computer. I mean..damn! It's the same price of 24" monitors 2-3 years ago, only then you wouldn't get a whole computer and 3 more inches with it. If this one can be used as only monitor and the monitor is as good as it sounds, then this is a fantastic offer. Wish I could get one! Hell, even if you just want this without already having a PC, how can you beat this price? __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

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A Desire to Game HardwareHeaven Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 293 Rep Power: 33 System Specs	Re: The perfect monitor is a Mac? I wonder how the inexpensive 23" Samsung 2343BWX @ 2048x1152 looks. Thats kind of an oddball resolution but fairly high density. It's still a Twisted Nematic panel though. __________________ Three is my new favorite number. (SATA III, USB 3.0, and triple channel memory)

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