the 3000:1 contrast ratio is usually achieved through dark magic and steam power though.
I have a Samsung 226BW which also claims a 3000:1 contrast ratio, but that requires you to enable its proprietary modes and other settings that make it rubbish.
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the 3000:1 contrast ratio is usually achieved through dark magic and steam power though.
I have a Samsung 226BW which also claims a 3000:1 contrast ratio, but that requires you to enable its proprietary modes and other settings that make it rubbish.
Got it, but still it has great quality, i made the first unboxing vid on youtube please check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhfw5Yhm32o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhfw5Yhm32o
I have the 23 inch.
Simply put ... AMAZING.
The ACD is a complete ripoff to you after you buy a glossy HP display. They're impressive and affordable, yet still has that 'wow' factor.
Do the HP's have a TN panel in them? I miss my old LG glossy display, but the IPS panel in my Dell monitor I have now is FTW.
just got a Samsung P2370HD Monitor/HDTV for $299 @ costco. contrast ratio 50,000:1
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS23EMNKUY/ZA
Running Monoprice miniDP to HDMI to this screen at 1920x1080 ftw.
Bottom is a Logitech Audiohub for laptops that I had before..sound is better than the speakers on the tv or macbook. Don't mind the silly DIY softlight lamp hahaha. That was just for fun the other day
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS23EMNKUY/ZA
Running Monoprice miniDP to HDMI to this screen at 1920x1080 ftw.
Bottom is a Logitech Audiohub for laptops that I had before..sound is better than the speakers on the tv or macbook. Don't mind the silly DIY softlight lamp hahaha. That was just for fun the other day
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This is my office computer that I design everything from graphics, video, animation Iphone apps and master music on. I got her decently stacked; dual 8800 gt video cards, 32 g RAM, and 4 TB inside, with an additional 8 TB G-raided. She's also supported on the go by my 3g IPhone, and at home with MacBook Pro, New Mac mini and 20" IMac (Alum).
This is my office computer that I design everything from graphics, video, animation Iphone apps and master music on. I got her decently stacked; dual 8800 gt video cards, 32 g RAM, and 4 TB inside, with an additional 8 TB G-raided. She's also supported on the go by my 3g IPhone, and at home with MacBook Pro, New Mac mini and 20" IMac (Alum).
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hell yeah that looks impressive, i take it your running the monitor cable through the wall cavity?
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. After years of recommending alternate brand monitors, I finally bought into the Cinema displays and I've been extremely happy. Call me shallow, but nothing looks nearly as good sitting on your desk. Apple makes good looking hardware, and it definitely counts for something - if you're happy to see your computer when you sit down, maybe you're in a better mood and likely to do better work. As a photographer and a person with a good eye for color, I can't use a glossy display... its too easy to see how ridiculously far off it is even when completely calibrated.
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I was the same way, until I got a job where a 23" cinema display was provided. After working with it for a few days, you really realize just how good it is, and what you've been missing out on. Sure for internet browsing your average glossy TN panel will do, but for a professional, Apple Displays are NOT a ripoff.
^ yes its a great display but when you have the money to spend on it. otherwise hp's or dell's are a good alternative.
you really cant research and find out?
you really cant research and find out?
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