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24" Monitor for graphic design and video editing

by FlipD9 Nov 14, 2008 5:20PM PST

I'm looking for another 24" Monitor for graphic design and video editing. Right now I have a Samsung 245BW that looks great but doing research for another 24". I found out that it's a TN and it is not really good in displaying color. I want the best price for the best quality and found some brands while googling: NEC, EIZO, and Planar, which use some kind of S-IPS panels. If you have any input about this, please help out. Thank you in advance.

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Besides the BARCO all need a little help.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 14, 2008 10:43PM PST

Did you get the color calibrated with a Pantone Huey? It can help.

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Just looking for more info
by FlipD9 Nov 14, 2008 11:46PM PST

Yes, I have that in my next move. Nonetheless, I'm still looking for a second monitor for greater quality and performance for what I listed above. Right now, I'm gathering information on best of the best in price.

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While BARCO units are king.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 15, 2008 12:11AM PST

Did you go look at Apple's displays? They are very nice and have great color.

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Could you connect the new 24" to a PC?
by FlipD9 Nov 15, 2008 1:07PM PST

I have considered it when I got hooked in photo editing and graphic design, but I thought that there were better monitor configurations. That's why I decided on my first 24" Samsung. Now that I considered which technology is better for my hobbyist application, I am looking for newer monitor with those specs that will be great without spending much.

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The "specs"
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 15, 2008 10:46PM PST

For monitors I want to see the monitor since the black level, antiglare or not is something that no spec seems to convey well. If you must buy on spec I'll share we have more than a few Samsungs and their users don't complain about them.

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Made a typo.
by FlipD9 Nov 16, 2008 9:07AM PST

I mean technology, not specs. I want to find a second 24" monitor that has better technology for my application without cashing a lot. I do agree that shopping just on spec is not enough, but it is a starting point in shopping for something. That's why researching and finding options is where you learn beyond specs.

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Call me tuesday.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 16, 2008 9:13AM PST

I have a pair or HP 22 inch rotating displays that should up and running then. I picked them off geeks.com for 180 each.
ob

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Are you selling them?
by FlipD9 Nov 16, 2008 9:23AM PST

I'm not looking to buy right now, but thank you. I'm in research right now as I am looking to invest next on a new MacBook Pro. I'm looking for a 24" monitor though.

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No.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 16, 2008 9:34AM PST

I ordered such over a week ago. Call me cheap. I use ground shipping.

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Best monitor calibrator without cashing a lot.
by FlipD9 Nov 16, 2008 9:08AM PST

On the side note, what would be the best monitor calibrator without cashing a lot.

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Time after time...
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 16, 2008 9:14AM PST

The Pantone Huey. It's great and we shared it at the office. Amazing they didn't disallow that.

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Which of them.
by FlipD9 Nov 16, 2008 9:18AM PST

Which of the Pantone Huey?

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Most of us went for
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 16, 2008 9:20AM PST
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Just curious.
by FlipD9 Nov 16, 2008 9:27AM PST

Print correction model?

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Sorry.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 16, 2008 9:35AM PST

Click around and find the other models. This is like someone that helps you change a tire. You have to do a little work now and then.

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Found my calibrator
by FlipD9 Nov 19, 2008 4:09AM PST

X-Rite i1Display 2 so I could calibrate dual monitor setup. Found it really cheap at Amazon.

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Just unpacked the first of my 22" HP displays.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 18, 2008 10:22PM PST

I found them refurb and delabeled for 180 and these are sweet. Black is black and the viewing angles is super compared to many displays.

While I read you wanted 24 inches this one for 180 should not be overlooked and I bet you could live with it.
Bob

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Picture of the new display.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 18, 2008 10:50PM PST
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