Monitor Recommendations

[Randy Johnson]

I bought the cheapest monitors I could find and just go over my work with the Color Correction tools in FCP / PS and no one has ever complained. FCP vectorscope and histogram are all you really need.

/Randy

[Brian Jones]

if you want a good monitor look for monitors with an IPS panel (SIPS, HIPS, eIPS) those are generally the better ones. Apple’s are all SIPS panels and while no monitor with an IPS panel is dirt cheap some are not as expensive. Dell has some IPS displays which are not too expensive, there are others. Though as Randy says it may not be necessary depending on your workflow. I would avoid any TN panels though – those are the cheapest with the worst viewing angles.

[Jason Stirret]

In my own opinion, Apple makes a good product, but face it your paying substantially more for a name rather than a product. I almost hate to say it as I’m not really into large computer manufacturers but HP and Acer make some really good monitors which would suit your needs quite handsomely. I would look into it.