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Apple Display alternatives
Hi all -the new Apple displays work a treat – but we can’t afford them in numbers – can anyone suggest a cheaper 24 inch alternative that will do the job just as well ? Many thanks.
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Last year many people bought the “Dell 2048 WFP Ultrasharp”.
Some quality than the Apple but better price.
Now may be something better.
Cheers,
rafael -
[Rafael Amador] “Last year many people bought the “Dell 2048 WFP Ultrasharp”. “
The Dells are what we primarily run here, essentially the same as the original Apple displays but much cheaper. Now I will say those new Apple LED displays are just incredible. I am saving up here now to replace at least one monitor in each of our suites with one of those LEDs and then we’ll run the Dell as the secondary monitor.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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Hi walter,
I know that you are always updated about monitors.
What do you think about the HP Dream Color?
Have you tried or had any feedback?
Cheers,
Rafael -
[Rafael Amador] “What do you think about the HP Dream Color?
Have you tried or had any feedback? “Haven’t even seen one. Some folks in the Color forum are trying to use it as a color reference monitor but it was not designed for that. When the time comes, if I can get my hands on one to demo, then I’ll let you know.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
Biscardi Creative MediaCreative Cow Forum Host:
Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Apple Color, AJA Kona, Business & Marketing, Maxx Digital. -
Thanks Walter.
No hurry but I have to start to save for an HD monitor.
Cheers,
rafael -
[Rafael Amador] “Thanks Walter.
No hurry but I have to start to save for an HD monitor. “I won’t be using for that if I were to purchase it and I don’t recommend those either. They were designed for animation and 3D work, not video playback. The cheapest display I recommend are the Panasonic Pro Plasma series, around $900 for the 42″ model.
If you want accurate color for grading, then the FSI 1760W model.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
Biscardi Creative MediaCreative Cow Forum Host:
Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Apple Color, AJA Kona, Business & Marketing, Maxx Digital. -
I will be getting a DreamColor paired with an AJA HDP2 as a demo to finally replace my trusty HD CRT. I’ll let you know how it goes. True 12 bit monitoring for about 3K US. Too good to be true?
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[Jeremy Garchow] “I will be getting a DreamColor paired with an AJA HDP2 as a demo to finally replace my trusty HD CRT. I’ll let you know how it goes. True 12 bit monitoring for about 3K US. Too good to be true?”
Be sure to look over the very LONG thread in the Color forum regarding the setup of that monitor….. Too much for me. I’ll stick with the FSI’s that come all set up and ready to go out of the box.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
Biscardi Creative MediaCreative Cow Forum Host:
Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Apple Color, AJA Kona, Business & Marketing, Maxx Digital. -
I’ve read it. I haven’t purchased it yet.
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[Jeremy Garchow] “I’ve read it. I haven’t purchased it yet.”
Just heard from my VAR that he will hopefully have one very soon and if he does, he’ll bring it out here to look at. I’ll give you a shout if / when it’s here.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Editor, Colorist, Director, Writer, Consultant, Author.
Credits include multiple Emmy, Telly, Aurora and Peabody Awards.
Owner, Biscardi Creative Media featuring HD Post
Biscardi Creative MediaCreative Cow Forum Host:
Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Apple Color, AJA Kona, Business & Marketing, Maxx Digital.
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