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Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

10/16/2005 10:31:09 AM · #1

I'm in the market for a 19" (+) monitor. I'm researching to find a happy medium between affordability and quality. I'm not even sure if I'm going to make the leap to LCD this time; that would be nice if could find something that's comparable to CRT quality and price. The Sony SDM-HS95P has some good reviews and is in my range but will it perform as well as the tried and true CRT. From what I've been reading, most CRTs on the market today are pretty close in quality. Any suggestions would be appreciated. (BTW, I can't afford an Apple Cinema, LaCie or any other ultra high-end display.)

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

10/16/2005 11:15:50 AM · #2

What's your price range?
There's a 35% off sale on a LCD monitor (the 2001FP model) at Dell that uses the same flat panel that is used in the Apple Cinema Displays.

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

10/16/2005 11:21:17 AM · #3

Originally posted by Olyuzi:

What's your price range?
There's a 35% off sale on a LCD monitor (the 2001FP model) at Dell that uses the same flat panel that is used in the Apple Cinema Displays.

$500-$600 CAD

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

10/16/2005 11:45:36 AM · #4

Originally posted by orussell:

Originally posted by Olyuzi:
What's your price range?
There's a 35% off sale on a LCD monitor (the 2001FP model) at Dell that uses the same flat panel that is used in the Apple Cinema Displays.

$500-$600 CAD

Not sure what that is in USD but if you're so inclined, here's the link and you can check it out for yourself. To find out final cost when you go to checkout insert this coupon code:
2VLB4JM1VB2VWZ

I just calculated the cost savings for me in USD which was $262. NOt too shabby. I hope it's within your means. Btw...EddyG recommends this model, and if I"m not mistaken owns one.

10/16/2005 05:55:59 PM · #5

Originally posted by Olyuzi:

Originally posted by orussell:

Originally posted by Olyuzi:
What's your price range?
There's a 35% off sale on a LCD monitor (the 2001FP model) at Dell that uses the same flat panel that is used in the Apple Cinema Displays.

$500-$600 CAD

Not sure what that is in USD but if you're so inclined, here's the link and you can check it out for yourself. To find out final cost when you go to checkout insert this coupon code:
2VLB4JM1VB2VWZ

I just calculated the cost savings for me in USD which was $262. NOt too shabby. I hope it's within your means. Btw...EddyG recommends this model, and if I"m not mistaken owns one.

Thanks.

At Dell Canada the price is $645.15 CAD after rebate. Your price would have been $577.18 CAD (using current exchange rate). Shipping and duty would probably make it pretty close but I'll have to check.

Anyone else out there have monitor suggestion?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/16/2005 09:17:03 PM · #6

Only one person has an opinion on monitors on the entire site? Thanks Olyuzi.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

10/16/2005 09:20:12 PM · #7

Originally posted by Olyuzi:

EddyG recommends this model, and if I"m not mistaken owns one.

Yes on both accounts. =]

I would only recommend an LCD over a CRT if it uses an S-IPS based display. Otherwise, an LCD is not appropriate for photo editing/viewing.

For more info on S-IPS based panels, just do a search and you'll find some of my earlier posts on the subject.

10/16/2005 09:22:00 PM · #8

Originally posted by EddyG:

Originally posted by Olyuzi:
EddyG recommends this model, and if I"m not mistaken owns one.

Yes on both accounts. =]

I would only recommend an LCD over a CRT if it uses an S-IPS based display. Otherwise, an LCD is not appropriate for photo editing/viewing.

For more info on S-IPS based panels, just do a search and you'll find some of my earlier posts on the subject.

10/19/2005 02:50:10 PM · #9

//accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=CADHS1&sku=320-4113&category_id=4009

Does this monitor use the same technology as the 2001FP and 2005FPW?

hyperfocal

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

10/19/2005 02:56:05 PM · #10

Originally posted by Olyuzi:

What's your price range?
There's a 35% off sale on a LCD monitor (the 2001FP model) at Dell that uses the same flat panel that is used in the Apple Cinema Displays.

I have that monitor and its great! My favorite thing about it is you can flip it on its side for huge portrait mode editing (I put the palates on another monitor).

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super for Canon

10/19/2005 03:09:11 PM · #11

//www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/days_of_deals?c=ca&cs=CADHS1&l=en&s=dhs

Dell Canada has a special promotion on today. edit - Be warned, Dell Canada has the worst customer service I've ever dealt with. I've spent 2 days trying to get my order straightened out. I've been bounced between departments so much I feel like a frikken basketball.

Message edited by author 2005-10-19 15:13:59.

nemesise1977

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

10/19/2005 04:08:33 PM · #12

//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116229

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/19/2005 04:14:46 PM · #13

Originally posted by orussell:

Does this monitor use the same technology as the 2001FP and 2005FPW?

No, neither the 1905FP or 2405FPW have S-IPS panels.