What type of display monitor do you use ?

[mrisney]

I spent this past Spring reviewing monitors. The Apple Cinema Display are nice but I was put off by the gloss ( I prefer non reflective anti-glare ).
Also curious what dimension are generally considered best for digital post process ? I was looking specifically at 16:9/ 16:10 ratio dimensions.

I demoed the Eizo Flexscan, the Dell Ultrasharp U2711, the Apple Cinema 27 LED, ultimately I went with a HP ZR2740W. It is built upon a LG LM240WU8-SLA1 IPS panel, 2560x1440. It's quite nice. If I could have spent more, I would have skipped the Apple Cinema and gone with the Eizo Flexscan SX2762W. It looked very good and anti-glare. At $1600 USD, it was out of my budget. I think a monitor around 27" is the sweet spot in terms of size, but would be interested in what other sizes and makes forum readers use.

[rxmd]

I'm currently in the market for an IBM T221. 22 inch at 3840 x 2400 pixels is very nice.

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

NEC PA241W. Its an awesome monitor, covers most of the Adobe RGB colorspace, self-calibrating with NEC's Spectraview software and sensor, very accurate.

I got it to replace my NEX 2190UXi with Spectraview, which finally wore out after 6 yrs of use. Most LCDs suck for photo editing, they cannot be properly calibrated no matter what software and sensor you use. The NEC Spectraview screens, with their internal editable lookup tables, controlled by the Spectraview sensor, are different. They're almost as accurate as good CRTs were.

[BobYIL]

HP ZR24W for web & printing B&W..

[karlori]

A Dell Ultrasharp that i got for a steal when buying pc equipment for my business.

[Paul T.]

Apple Cinema. Got given one by my ultra-tecchie mate when he upgraded.

I highly recommend having an ultra-tecchie mate.

[RObert Budding]

Originally Posted by Chriscrawfordphoto

NEC PA241W. Its an awesome monitor, covers most of the Adobe RGB colorspace, self-calibrating with NEC's Spectraview software and sensor, very accurate. . .

Same here. Amazing monitor.

[topoxforddoc]

I’ve just got rid of my dead LaCie Electron Blue CRT. Replaced it with a Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 22 CRT, which had a similar CRT tube to the LaCie. I still prefer my CRT to a modern screen.

[fotomeow]

To the OP, 24" is as big as I go, and not "widescreen" dimensions
Anything bigger gives me eye strain and ultimately a headache.
24" is more than enough for a monitor IMO

[Saul]

Originally Posted by Chriscrawfordphoto

NEC PA241W. Its an awesome monitor

+1 for me as well.

[Mohan]

Unfortunately a 13" macbook Pro + the cheapest Acer 24" they make, the acer is in some regards more accurate than the mac, still far from ideal.

[back alley]

nothing fancy for me either...i use a macbook and external monitor, a 24 inch widescreen hd viewsonic.

[ChrisPlatt]

DEC VT220

Chris

[biomed]

I am using a 24" Samsung. I keep it calibrated and it works well for me.
Mike

[x-ray]

I use a LaCie 724 24" and a 324. The 724 displays something like 117% of the adobe RGB gamut and the 324 around 95%. Don't remember exactly. I like them both but have had a few issues with tech service at LaCie. Most likely will get an Eizo. Ext time. Hopefully these will last several years.

[Bill Kapinski]

Eizo CG223W for at home and LOVE it. A touch small at 22in but not to bad. At work I use a NEC PA241W. Great monitor, especially for the price, but I will give the edge to my Eizo. The Eizo with their calibration software is dead on. My Work NEC is really really close with their software and puck but usually needs slight adjusting.

[clayne]

Dell 3008WFP. Easily one of the best values out there - or atleast was when I originally picked up. I believe they've got a new one out now. Before that I used a Dell 2407WFP - also a well known awesome value when it was around.

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Originally Posted by topoxforddoc

I’ve just got rid of my dead LaCie Electron Blue CRT. Replaced it with a Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 22 CRT, which had a similar CRT tube to the LaCie. I still prefer my CRT to a modern screen.

I agree, I used to have a LaCie ElectronBlue CRT and it was incredible. It was actually made by NEC/Mitsubishi, and we overpaid by buying the LaCie branded one. Still either was cheap compared to these LCDs, and still better monitors. Where did you get your new one? They're IMPOSSIBLE to get in the USA!

[Phil_F_NM]

Hitachi Superscan Pro CM800U.
It is worth it to me to probably send this wherever necessary to get fixed when it goes.

Phil Forrest

[rxmd]

Originally Posted by ChrisPlatt

DEC VT220

Great! Do you have a green or amber version? Is it the original VT220 or one of the later versions that support graphics? What is your experience with the speed of the serial connection for image manipulation?

[Matus]

3 years ago I got myself a refurbished 21" IPS monitor from NEC for about 180 € and after a calibration it is more than good enough for to get nice prints out. I would not mind a bigger one of course

[Godfrey]

As it is, the Apple Cinema Display 27" LED works beautifully, and I'll give this one to my partner when I buy a new laptop with Apple Thunderbolt display 27" in a month or two. It's convenient and very easy to use with my laptop.

if I were doing pro-video work, I'd get an EIZO.

[lynnb]

I'm still using a Sony G420 CRT. When it dies, I'll get an NEC Spectraview.

[Hatch]

LG L245WP.

Has an S-IPS panel.

Need to get it checked again but hasn't needed calibration yet.
It was calibrated when I bought it

It matches the output from my printer nicely.
And that's what matters to me.

[ChrisPlatt]

Originally Posted by rxmd

Great! Do you have a green or amber version? Is it the original VT220 or one of the later versions that support graphics? What is your experience with the speed of the serial connection for image manipulation?

The DB9 serial port is especially convenient to connect my LA120 (DECwriter III), with which I print all my images.

Chris