2009, 24", 1920x1200, Glossy coat LCD

[szandor420]

any recommendations from current owners of 2009 models. most search results give lcd's from 2007 or older. the newer reviews are vague in regards to glossy/reflective coating even though they meet all my other requirements. and before someone suggests matte or the like, i live in a cave with no ambient light that i cannot control, i do not work in an office, and i know how to keep the sun from shining through my window. i have discovered curtains!

 

[ChaiBabbaChai]

oooooo - cave people love Apple Cinema glossy displays... too bad Apple makes em with that damn Apple-only connector now.

 

[Cheex]

Well I got this one on a deal for $190 and it is pretty damn good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...19&Tpk=fhd2401

The price is now $250 but considering that the free speaker bar is a $50 value, you are basically still getting the monitor for $200. (Edit: I think that offer has now expired, but even at $250 it is still a good deal if you want 1920x1200.)

I have this monitor and I love it!!
Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

 

[Idontcare]

Well I got this one on a deal for $190 and it is pretty damn good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...19&Tpk=fhd2401

The price is now $250 but considering that the free speaker bar is a $50 value, you are basically still getting the monitor for $200. (Edit: I think that offer has now expired, but even at $250 it is still a good deal if you want 1920x1200.)

I have this monitor and I love it!!
Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Thanks for the recommend on the 24" 1920x1200 screen...I was actually looking around for one for a relative of mine and based on your post I just now bought it from newegg. Perfect timing.

 

[szandor420]

thanks, this led me to other glossy lcd's and after comparing them, based on price, the FHD2401 appears to be exactly what i'm looking for.

 

[nitromullet]

oooooo - cave people love Apple Cinema glossy displays... too bad Apple makes em with that damn Apple-only connector now.

Actually, Mini DisplayPort is a VESA standard now.

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/11/10/vesa-approves-apples-mini-displayport-standard/

...and the new Radeon 5970 looks like it comes with one as well:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=28894895&postcount=12

That being said, it is still a bitch to hook up an Apple display because no one makes a male MDP to male DVI or HDMI adapter (yet).