Mac Vs Viewsonic Monitors Options

[jimmynitcher]

OK, I need two monitors - I can't afford a 30".

So I nearly went for 2 x 20" cinema when I discover....

the Viewsonic VX910 19" which is half the price.

I happen to mention this to my apple store bloke and of course he goes into one about how amazingly sharp the image on an Apple display is etc

So, how do I judge the image of each without my being able to line one up against another in a shop and compare them?

I am not sure what specs of a monitor I should be caring about here - there seem quite a few.

If they have the same resolution and they are both LCD isn't it reasonable to assume that they would be very similar in terms of image sharpness, luminosity etc

Or do Apple have something the others don't that it is worth shelling out the considerably extra dosh for?

Any info much appreciated

J

[Nels]

Hey guys,

I agree that the Apple displays are superior, but the Viewsonic 19" is a good buy and will do the job. Sure, there's a difference, but unless you're blind, you're still gonna be looking at a very clear image. You can also adjust the Viewsonic to pretty closely mirror the Apple display.

If it's cuttin it close($$$ wise) to get 2 Apples, then why not just get 1 Apple and 1 Viewsonic? Many go the route of mixing and matching their monitors/displays to save money. Some Studios do it too. Their are some pretty good options out there for way less, like............

Sony
Daewoo
Acer
Advueu Technology
Ben Q
DC LCD
Envision
Fuji Plus
HP / Compaq
Hyundai Image Quest America
KDS
Lenovo
LG Electronics
Likom
NEC Display Solutions
Princeton Graphic Systems
Proview
Samsung
Scanport
Sceptre Technologies
Sharp
Viewsonic

Good luck!