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Using Dell Monitor with Mac Pro
Hi all,
When I was originally shopping around for a great computer monitor to pair with a quad-core Mac Pro for FCP editing, someone in the Creative Cow forum suggested that I go with the Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP, as opposed to one of the Apple Cinema Displays. I’m ready to make a purchase now, but I noticed in a CNET review that the Dell monitor is being marketed as only PC compatible. Is this a sales gimmick or is there really an incompatibility issue with Macs?
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10 Replies
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Nope…they are Mac compatible. I have two of the previous version, the 2405s and they are GREAT. Much better picture than the Apple, IMHO. Blacks are black. The Apples tend to be a bit greener…
Shane
Littlefrog Post
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any DVI-D monitor (like the Dell) works fine on with macs.
We have one in our main audio suite.
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Excellent! Thanks so much for the info 🙂
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Yep as the others say they do work, we have two of them running here.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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HD Editorial & Animation for Broadcast and independent productions.All Things Apple Podcast! https://cowcast.creativecow.net/all_things_apple/index.html
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I have two 24s and they are excellent. I have worked with apples and dells and do not notice a difference.
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I will add my support for the Dell 24″. It’s more than just a computer display! My Clients love it.
And to anyone lurking, you can order one for $569 with free shipping.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
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I just ordered mine from Eagle Computer for $615.93, with free shipping. Just make sure you put in the promo code they specify to get the free ship option for ground.
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I forgot to mention that I chose Eagle b/c they can ship the Dell 24″ in 1 business day, as opposed to Dell, which told me I would have to wait 3 weeks until shipment.
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I just bought the 2407 and i can’t get the dvi cable into my mac G5 because the DVI ports don’t match.
I’m using the vga connection now with a dvi adapter, but I would like to use the DVI cable if possible.
Am i doing something wrong or do I need a new cable?
Thanks for any help.
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hello,
Not sure about the G5, as I have a Mac Pro. Did you try to attach the dvi and it physically wouldn’t fit? I noticed that the Dell dvi connector doesn’t have as many pins as the female Apple dvi port, but I hooked mine up without a problem.
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