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[aryayush]

I need the real estate, man. I’ve always been a sucker for large screens. Even if I’m just writing in a little TextEdit document, I’d rather be doing it on a 24-inch monster of a screen. Plus, I love high definition movies and will also be coding on Xcode.

Absolutely need a bigger display.

 

[preshit.net]

Coding on Xcode ?

 

[aryayush]

Yeah, I’ll start out and see what it’s like. I really really want to be able to write software for Macs (and the iPhone).

 

[preshit.net]

I have downloaded the iPhone SDK and boy oh boy, that is one awesome thing. If only I could try it on my iPhone

 

[cooldudie3]

Yeah, I’ll start out and see what it’s like. I really really want to be able to write software for Macs (and the iPhone).

Have fun!!

I have downloaded the iPhone SDK and boy oh boy, that is one awesome thing. If only I could try it on my iPhone

The SDK seems to be really really cool. Look at the games they made!

I need the real estate, man. I’ve always been a sucker for large screens. Even if I’m just writing in a little TextEdit document, I’d rather be doing it on a 24-inch monster of a screen. Plus, I love high definition movies and will also be coding on Xcode.

Absolutely need a bigger display.

20" is enough for you. How can you write a Pages document while you're working on xcode? I also believe that HD can be watched at home rather than work. Consider a smaller screen. You're making your desk heavy and making your wallet lighter for nothing...

How good are the Samsung displays? They don’t look horrible.

As for the ACD, as much as I want to buy it, I just cannot justify buying something that was released six years ago.

I am really surprised that ACD was released 6 years ago. Apple better GET A GRIP!
I really like the HP displays. They are wonderfully designed and cool. They come in 17 "19" 20" 22" and 24". For the 22" and 24" they are HD and can be switched to portrait mode.
*www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shoppin...kw=h+p+monitors&tafcjnef=fy08&ppc=CCp21076506
Here is the link for shopping, US

 

[aryayush]

20" is enough for you.

No, it isn’t. No amount of screen real estate is every enough. If I had that kind of money, I’d have preferred to go for the 30-inch one instead and even that wouldn’t have been enough.

How can you write a Pages document while you're working on xcode?

I write in TextEdit, not Pages. And why can’t one write and code at the same time? I intend to (not that that’s any reason to have a large screen).

I also believe that HD can be watched at home rather than work.

Yes, it can and it will. But I’d like to have the option, just in case the mood strikes me. More importantly, I think it will be disconcerting to have to keep switching between a 24-inch screen (at home) and a 17-inch one (at the office).

Consider a smaller screen.

Ah, well, given that I don’t have any other option anyway right now, I guess I’ll stick with the MacBook Pro’s 17-inch display.

You're making your desk heavy

That’s hardly an issue. I don’t intend to lift my desk once it’s in place.

I really like the HP displays. They are wonderfully designed and cool. They come in 17 "19" 20" 22" and 24". For the 22" and 24" they are HD and can be switched to portrait mode.
*www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shoppin...kw=h+p+monitors&tafcjnef=fy08&ppc=CCp21076506
Here is the link for shopping, US

I don’t particularly care for portrait mode but thanks for pointing them out. I’ll see whether they are any good (now that my heart’s set on the ACD though, I don’t think HP is going to be able to sway me).

P.S.: Look at that URL! It’s as lengthy as a freakin’ novel! The URL for Apple Cinema Displays is apple.com/displays (and you can type “apple/dispays” in Safari to get there). The difference between Apple and all other companies is apparent in every single facet of their business. Apple is just plain classy!

 

[krazzy]

How 'bout this - ViewSonic VX2255wmh 22"

*images.techtree.com/ttimages/story/87517_frontimg.jpg

 

[aryayush]

I’m totally sold on HP’s 24-inch monitor—excellent price and decent looks and specs. WOW! I’d only casually clicked on cooldudie3’s link and really liked what I saw. Then I chatted with an HP customer care rep online and she was surprisingly well informed and helpful. (Apple could take a page out of HP’s book here.) I’m sold.

Thanks, cooldudie3 (what’s your actual name)!

@krazzy,
What is the price and do they have a 24-inch version? Any link or something? I’m open to options.

ViewSonic’s website is even worse than HP’s.

 

[krazzy]

@krazzy,
What is the price and do they have a 24-inch version? Any link or something? I’m open to options.

ViewSonic’s website is even worse than HP’s.

The white one in the picture above costs 16.5k in India. Dunno about the other models.

Also check out this Samsung: *reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/samsung-syncmaster-305t-lcd/4505-3174_7-32421462.html

 

[cooldudie3]

I’m totally sold on HP’s 24-inch monitor—excellent price and decent looks and specs. WOW! I’d only casually clicked on cooldudie3’s link and really liked what I saw. Then I chatted with an HP customer care rep online and she was surprisingly well informed and helpful. (Apple could take a page out of HP’s book here.) I’m sold.

Thanks, cooldudie3 (what’s your actual name)!

You're welcome!
My name's Jim btw

Apple Cinemas selling so expensive may have a reason. They all have 2 USB 2.0 and Firewire 400 on them, but why need them if you use a laptop? All the ports are close to you already..

if you type apple into firefox it will load apple.com. I wonder why...

I wonder when's Apple going to make tablets and touchscreen desktops....
Touchscreen desktops would be really cool, now that i've checked out this touchsmart thing...

I am so surprised that viewsonic still sells CRT tube monitors, they've been outdated for the decade now!

 

[aryayush]

HP sells them too.

And a touchscreen desktop, where you actually touch the screen, makes absolutely no sense to me. Do this exercise: Touch the top and bottom edge of your monitor alternatively and repeatedly for a a couple of minutes. Now do you want to do that four hours at a time? I don’t think so.

Tablets might be cool though. I’ve never really used one so I have no idea.

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After reading a lot of reviews and stuff, I’m stuck between the Dell E248WFP and HP w2408h. Both of them cost roughly the same (about Rs. 25,000). Which one to buy, guys? I’m leaning more towards the Dell now.

 

[iMav]

Why not get yourself a Full HD TV

 

[aryayush]

Why would I want to do that? They’re so expensive. And I won’t be allowed to either.

 

[goobimama]

HP has a good thing going with that desktop, but the only stupid thing they have done is put it on a fixed stand. It would have been cool if they have bundled along some kind of freaky stand which allows you to position the display almost flat on the table. Currently one is definitely going to suffer from some injury touching the screen.

So, it is Dell vs HP huh. And don't settle for anything less than 24". That resolution is awesome! You can keep a web page open on one side and type your stuff into your Textmate document. These idiots don't know what they are talking about.

Just so you know, I have had no problems with the Dell that I've got. Heats up a bit during the summer (a bit? Its like a furnace!), but it doesn't affect usage in any way. Plus I hear warranty is really good (I've got 5 years).

 

[iMav]

Why would I want to do that? They’re so expensive. And I won’t be allowed to either.

Humongous screen size.

 

[narangz]

Heats up a bit during the summer (a bit? Its like a furnace!), but it doesn't affect usage in any way.

And I thought LCDs don't heat up much compared to CRTs & Plasmas

 

[krazzy]

^^ I think it's the back light of these LCD displays that heat up and not the display itself. Even in my laptop, the lower part of the display becomes a bit too hot. But the rest of the screen remains cool.

 

[Pathik]

One vote for the Dell 248WFP.

 

[aryayush]

I’m still leaning towards the HP. I’ve changed my mind and will now keep the iMac in the office and the MBP at home (I’m actually still confused about which one to keep where) and therefore, would prefer HP’s glossy screen for all the movie watching and gaming that will go on. Also, the Dell model everyone is raving about is too expensive and I haven’t seen any reviews of this particular model. The HP model is also newer and, IMHO, a better looker.

This is the problem with not buying from Apple. The moment you step out of that comfort zone, you are inundated with so many brands making similar stuff at various price levels and with myriad specifications. Picking out the perfect one for you is only slightly better than trying to find a needle in a haystack.

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So, someone more intelligent than me needs to help me out here.

Here are the facts:
01. I have two 24-inch screens;
02. One needs to be at the home and the other at the office;
03. The one in the house needs to be wall mounted;
04. The iMac has the iSight built-in so I guess it doesn’t make sense to wall mount it;
05. It has the gaming chops so it’s better suited for the house;
06. It’s more powerful so I would also like to have it at the office, where I’ll be spending most of my time and doing most (all?) of the work;
07. iMac has better speakers, which is suited for the house;
08. HP display has inbuilt speakers too, which is a valuable factor if I’m considering it for the house but not if it’s going to be in the office;
09. If the MBP is the sole computer in the house, there won’t be any left when I go outstation for any period of time; and
10. I’m so freakin’ confused!

I don’t know which computer to keep where and which display to buy. Please help me out! Isn’t there a one size fits all solution?

 

[krazzy]

Here is a review of the Dell:

*reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/dell-ultrasharp-2408wfp/4505-3174_7-32886455.html