Apple's 30" vs Dell's 30" monitor

[Chad Leigh]

On Nov 13, 2006, at 3:21 PM, Eric Gorr wrote:

> On Nov 13, 2006, at 4:56 PM, Google Kreme wrote:
>
>> On 10 Nov 2006, at 10:21 , Eric Gorr wrote:
>>> I was just wondering if anyone has done any comparison between  
>>> these two monitors...
>>>
>>> Is Apple's 30" worth the extra ~$700?
>>>
>>> I do think Dell's 30" is rather new, so perhaps Apple will be  
>>> lowering the price on their 30" soon...
>>
>> They haven't on their 20" ($700 v Dell's $350).  The Apple one,  
>> iirc has usb2 and firewire ports.  Other than that, they are  
>> physically the same LCD.
>>
>> I have 2 20" Dell's, they are wonderful :)
>
> Interesting. Thanks.
>
> Find it odd that Apple would be charging so much more for the same  
> hardware...although, I suppose, for those who require matching  
> design styles, the extra expense would just have to be accepted.
>


There is some integration as well: power button on monitor will  
shutdown the computer (pop up the dialogbox asking, not just no- 
questions-asked) and probably some color profiles.  Has firewire and  
usb ports.

Your call whether that is worth it.

I have the 30" from late 2004 and the 20" from late 2004.  I am happy.

Chad