your opinions on the the 30" cinema screen !

I know it's expensive but I'd like to know what's your opinion and what you could match it with if you could.

 

For the $1800 you'd have to spend on it, you could easily buy a new 50" LCD TV and use it instead.

Sorry, but there is no logical or justifiable reason (IMO) to spend $1800 on a 30" monitor when there are so many more (and cheaper) options out there.

 

actually I was looking "used" ebay and trying to justify it, but i'm looking to upgrade my old dell ultra 20" just trying to go bigger and sharper

 

Get the 27 iMac which has an LED 27" display and is IPS. It has target display mode for you to connect other PCs.

 

Not interested in another computer I have a home built PC with the double dvi video card in it

 

I think the meaning was... you get a really nice 27" monitor with a free computer, and you can spend less money than the 30" cinema display costs by itself.

This is a really nice 30" monitor here....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176071
although I'd still prefer an LED backlight.

 

It is way expensive. I would look at other 30 inchers. There are many 30" LCDs out there that are comparable to the ACD and cost far less. Try looking around HardOCP forums.

 

i like apple but there is no way id invest in this screen. not when you can buy a 32 inch tv for 1/4 the cost. i think if i was looking for hq picture and was willling to spend id look at dells new line instead.

 

one of my favorite 30"

Samsung SyncMaster 305T its a great dual link unit

 

The 30" Apple Cinema display debuted in 2004. The model Apple sells now is the same model. It hasn't changed. 2004 was a long time ago.

That said, the 30" LCD market in general is pretty bland. I think the newest one anyone knows about is the Dell 3008WFP and that's almost two years old.

 

Thanks - that was exactly my point - I was on my phone when I posted the original message, so I couldn't elaborate.

My point was that you do get a beautiful 27" display and the computer is extra. That being said, I think Apple realizes this and will probably release a 27" IPS version of its Cinema Display. It would serve a good middle ground between the smaller 24" ACD and the older 30" CCFL ACD. I have a feeling that the Jan 26 event might have something in store for us in this field (pure speculation).

 

TVs and computer monitors are two different things, not to mention 30" Computer LCDs are way way above 1080p in resolution.

 

it was updated in 2006...

 

The point being made is that the 30" Cinema screen is horribly overpriced, regardless of it's resolution.

 

I agree. By today's standards, the 30" is a little too much money. I'm getting a new 27" iMac mostly because of the incredible display. Your money is definitely better spent on an iMac 27" over the 30". Unless you need a matte display, the 27" is better value, has more ppi, and doesn't suffer from the "speckly" display that all the matte Cinema Displays had.

 

I think that has already been agreed upon.

But nearly all 30" computer LCDs cost more than a 30/32" TV counterpart.

 

You're right, but I referenced a 50" LCD.

 

I know, but Appleusr referenced a 32" TV.

 

Alright then.

 

you're trying to say more resolution is useless? are you being serious?

 

regardless of the resolution.. meaning if its really low or really high, no matter which one its still overpriced. I don't see the statement as saying resolution doesn't matter.

other companies have 30"ers that have overall same/better specs than Apples that are cheaper... and almost the same footprint, some even with silver around them that looks very close to the Apple one from the front.

 

yes, but he's been comparing the display to TVs.

his points were focusing on how you can get a larger TV for a cheaper price, irrespective of the resolution. It's an apples to oranges comparison.

 

You're putting words into my mouth. Nowhere did I make any such point so please stop.

My point (which you clearly missed) was simply to point out that for the same price as the 30" ACD, you can get so much more (resolution aside, which isn't always someone's main point of interest).

You're simply looking for something to argue. Sorry, go look elsewhere.

 

I've owned my Apple 30" Display since November 2004, and it is still going strong. I've more than gotten my money's worth out of it (5yrs now), and I got it at a "discount" of $2999 back then, heh.

With that being said, I picked up a nice 32" 1080p for the bedroom and decided to hook it up to the computer to compare, and, well, there really is no comparison. Besides the resolution jump, the consistent viewing angles and picture quality of the 30" crushed the 32" Samsung which was retired to its rightful place in the bedroom.

I am contemplating a 42" LED, though, for the near future if/when the Apple 30" gives up the proverbial ghost.

 

To the OP: completely ignore anyone who is trying to compare LCD monitors to HDTVs. The 30" ACD has a resolution of 2560x1600, while 1080p TVs are 1920x1080. They are for entirely different uses. You're not going to buy a 50" 1080p TV, set it on your desk and sit 2ft away from it- it would look like absolute crap. Additionally, monitors (at least good ones) will have much better color reproduction/accuracy. However, if all you want to do is use it to watch video, or from a distance, it would work fine.

 

You just contradicted yourself! You said "Pay no attention to these suggestions, unless you want to do this, and then it will work fine".

Seriously, the only thing the OP should ignore are useless posts like this.

 

I don't see how he contradicted himself. He was simply stating that a computer LCD is good for doing work and a TV is good for....well watching TV.

 

+1. The resolution wouldn't matter to most. Its cheaper than a ususally overpriced Apple product,and its a TV too.

 

I have to agree that a 1080p LCD tv screen is not a good idea for everyday use as a computer monitor. The resolution just isn't that good.

I've got the DVI cable and the adapter thingy for it but the only time I plug it into our 62" 1080p TV is when watching an itunes movie with friends or when browsing the internet with a few other people where we all want to easily see the display.

in other words, look into getting a real display monitor.

*and is it just me or are some of the replies in here a little crass? No need to reply on that last remark

 

It all depends on the individual and what they consider acceptable. I have my 52" 1080p Toshiba connected to a computer which doubles as my TV/Media source. I also use this for occasional web browsing and even some online game playing. It's quite acceptable IMO.

 

that is true, i guess the proper answer would be to suggest trying before buying and the OP can decide for themselves

 

Which is essentially what it boils down to EVERYTHING. Make an informed decision, not one based upon the biased opinions of others.

 

I would totally agree with this. Having an 50" TV and sitting right up to it 3-4 ft away, you'll actually see the pixelation of the LCD individual pixels, TVs aren't designed to be looked at with that kind of distance. the Cinema 30" looks great at all distances simply because the panel consists of much denser pixels (and a higher quality panel).

Obviously if you're searching for a larger display and have professional reasons to do so, I don't think there is any other alternative than going larger. Would running Dual display 20"s or 23"/24"s work?

 

Yea i'd rather just get 2x24" LED acds or get the cheapest 27" imac.

 

I nearly bought this display, but I wasn't impressed at Apple store compared to the LED display. Then again, who knows how many thousands of hours it had been on when I saw it. I have a 24" on my Alienware and it's great.