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One 30" Cinema vs two 20" Cinemas
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If you don't like the 30", just send it on down to me. I can't actually run the thing but I'm sure it will look awesome sitting in the corner of my apartment.
They have a 30"er set up at my local Apple Centre and I was in there once with an iPhoto slideshow going. I'll tell you know that photos look incredible on that thing - just so huge and so clear!! I couldn't look away.
Get the 30" it's amazing.
They have a 30"er set up at my local Apple Centre and I was in there once with an iPhoto slideshow going. I'll tell you know that photos look incredible on that thing - just so huge and so clear!! I couldn't look away.
Get the 30" it's amazing.
Isnt this the wrong comparison?
2 x 20" is much cheaper compared to one 30", and the 30" has a much larger real estate (especially height) so that's an easy choice.
2 x 23" vs the 30" would be a more fair comparison. I myself prefer to work with one screen and for my applications also need as much height as I can.
In terms of real estate you pay slightly more money for the 2x 23" and get slightly more pixels for it in return. So, it's all about personal preference. But 2 x 20"? No way!
also: don't underestimate the sheer width of 2x WS 23". That's a whole different league you're playing then 2 5:4 19" screens...
2 x 20" is much cheaper compared to one 30", and the 30" has a much larger real estate (especially height) so that's an easy choice.
2 x 23" vs the 30" would be a more fair comparison. I myself prefer to work with one screen and for my applications also need as much height as I can.
In terms of real estate you pay slightly more money for the 2x 23" and get slightly more pixels for it in return. So, it's all about personal preference. But 2 x 20"? No way!
also: don't underestimate the sheer width of 2x WS 23". That's a whole different league you're playing then 2 5:4 19" screens...
I agree with minimax, why is it two 20s and not two 23's?
2x20" $1600
2x23" $2600
1x30" $2500
I woult get Two 23"s over a 30", but not two 20"s. Just my opinion
-JE
2x20" $1600
2x23" $2600
1x30" $2500
I woult get Two 23"s over a 30", but not two 20"s. Just my opinion
-JE
Get the 30"
If you get 2 20" apple monitors you willl also need a convertor wich will run an extra 100 bones.
If you get 2 20" apple monitors you willl also need a convertor wich will run an extra 100 bones.
30". No question about it. It's worth it for the vertical space.
As I normally work, I pretty much use it as 2x1280x1600 screens (web browser, mail, Proteus contact list all on left; Proteus message view, iTunes, Colloquy on the right), with some things, such as FCP taking up the whole screen.
As I normally work, I pretty much use it as 2x1280x1600 screens (web browser, mail, Proteus contact list all on left; Proteus message view, iTunes, Colloquy on the right), with some things, such as FCP taking up the whole screen.
In your position id probably go for the 30 just because, well, its a 30, its just an unbelieveable screen. All your friends will be jealous
30. I was in your same boat. Had the option of getting a 2nd 24 or switching to one 30. These guys know what they're talking about. I went with the 30 and no regrets yet. Just don't sit your monitor on too a high a raise since the top extends a lot higher than one would expect.