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

[Kevin Callahan]

On Nov 13, 2006, at 2:58 PM, Dave Schroeder wrote:

>
> On Nov 13, 2006, at 3:56 PM, Google Kreme wrote:
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>> 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 :)
>
> Also, the Dells have DVI, VGA, composite, S-Video, and component  
> (on some models), in addition to media readers for just about every  
> kind of memory card format built-in. I *just now* (literally  
> moments ago) got two new Dell 24" (2407) displays, and they are  
> absolutely gorgeous. And under $700 apiece.
>
> As to whether the Apple 30" is worth the extra money: unless you  
> want something to match your G5 or Mac Pro, no. Not only is it not  
> "worth" the extra money, I'd argue the Dell is a better deal,  
> because it's the same display (and actually a bit brighter,  
> depending on the model), and also includes all the other inputs and  
> media readers.
>
> - Dave_______________________________________________

I know some Mac diehards (and stock owners) who are now buying Dell  
monitors and trying to convince me to do the same.

K