does the apple displays work w...

do all the apple display work with:
1.any desktop besides mac manufacutre ones
2.any other laptop e.g. dell, alienware, asus etc.
3.can the displays be used as a TV and could i play xbox or ps3 on it?

thx in advance

 

It should work just fine with any desktop or notebook. But since it's not a TV, it wouldn't be practical to hook up a console to it, especially since it doesn't have a VGA or HDMI input. You'd have to use external speakers as well. There are other LCD monitors out there that do offer DVI, VGA, and HDMI inputs that are a lot less expensive and just as good or better quality than what Apple offers.

 

yeh but the mac monitor goes well with the mac doesn't it and also it looks cool

 

It's a monitor. I couldn't care less what its physical appearance is. Function over form.

 

well thts jus u

 

23" ACD with PC




30" ACD with MacPro





I like both monitors. Also have a 24" Dell which works very well, but am not sure I agree that its text or images are as sharp or crisp as the Apple's. However, it does offer more bang for the buck.



Nice neat cable management, too!

 

bmwrob nice voodoo system man!

 

I would generally avoid the ACD's. True they are beautiful and great screens, but they are also rather pricey for their size and lack of features. The biggest issues are only DVI connection and no replaceable cords, so if the single cord (that holds the USB FireWire power and DVI) fails, the whole monitor is worthless. Sure cable management is nice, but I cringe to think what would happen if my cats found a new toy to chew.

I admit, I am very tempted my self, but the limitations and price keep me away.

 

cant i get a new cord though

 

I could be wrong, but I believe it is hard wired. So getting a new cord means sending it to Apple and paying them to fix it if you are out of warranty (which the standard warranty is only 1 year), and Apple usually charges a considerable amount to do repairs.

 

I've never had even the slightest issue of any sort with either monitor - let alone a problem with the cords.

A simple solution for any cats that might be tempted to chew the cord: shoot them, of course, before bringing home the monitor!

















Ok, ok, I'm just kidding. Not allowing the cats in a room with the monitor would probably work, too, I suppose.

 

I agree with cashmonee. The Apple Cinema Displays are nice, but generally too expensive, if you ask me. I'd just go with other displays.

 

Can't argue with that, but as when people buy Voodoo's, Mac/Apple products in general, BMW's, etc, "too much" is relative. Frankly put, and for my own inability to state it any differently: what may seem pricey, expensive to one person, may not seem so to another. You gents are both Mac owners so I'm sure you've heard the same sorts of statements about your own machines - I know I have, very often.

@ Sam and cashmonee: I'm actually surprised to read your comments, but, of course, you're entitled to your own opinions. And, as always, I say: to each his own.

@OP: FWIW, I will not buy another Voodoo. Not because of price, but because in my experience with Voodoo machines, they're not reliable, and the company's service and manner in which it it addresses problems with its machines, (at one time I thought the company was terrific) no longer impress me.

 

But for what the OP is looking to do, particularly regarding hooking up game consoles, the ACD is simply not practical. In fact, the ACD would be the last monitor you'd want to use for that purpose since it has nothing but a DVI connection. It's not solely based on price.

 

I am not trying to say that ACD aren't good, just that for the features and quality they offer, they are overpriced. Also, as saturnotaku said the ACD does not fit what the OP wants. He would be much better served by a Dell UltraSharp with DVI and S-Video to boot. That makes it more suitable for a game console.

As for the cord, it is true that it would be rare occasion that the cord would fail, but if it does, that is a lot of money down the drain for poor design. I am all for the single cord thing I suppose, but make it replaceable.

The price thing is a little different too. With an Apple computer, you are getting OS X, which is not really an option outside of Apple. With an ACD there is nothing you are getting that you can't get somewhere else. In fact, Dell used to use the same exact panel as the ACD did, although I believe they have changed.

 

I don't disagree, saturnotaku. My last post wasn't meant to address that issue - I guess I wasn't clear about that - rather, it was just a comment on the opinions expressed on pricing of the ACD's.

Again, to each his own.