Is the 23" Apple LCD monitor a relatively good deal?

[SickBeast]

So, what are my options for a very large LCD? I have my computer in the living room and want it to double as a screen to watch the odd movie on. I'd like the 30" model, but my video card can't drive it and $2700 is alot of cash for a screen.

Would I be better off with a 42" plasma as a dedicated movie screen? I'm currently running a 17" LCD and would use a computer screen *much* more.

 

[Accord99]

Dell.ca has a 10 days of sales event every 6 weeks or so. The last two times, they had the 2405FPW for $989 and $997.

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: Accord99
Dell.ca has a 10 days of sales event every 6 weeks or so. The last two times, they had the 2405FPW for $989 and $997.

How big is the 2405? I hear the 25XX model is better.

 

[Accord99]

Eh? The 2405FPW is a 24" widescreen using a Samsung panel with a resolution 1920x1200, has 4 USB ports, a 9-in-1 card reader, DVI/VGA/Component/S-Video/Composite inputs. There's no 25xx model in Dell's lineup.

 

[SickBeast]

Awesome, I look forward to the next Dell sale then. Thanks!

 

[SickBeast]

Oh and I was thinking about the 2005FPW. It's only 20" tho; too small.

 

[w00t]

get the 2405fpw its better and if that is too big get the 2005fpw instead of the apple 20'' its the same panel there is a a review on it at this site.

 

[IronMentality]

Dell LCD sale is definitely the way to go. Never knew the 2005FPW was also the Apple LCD panel as well. Amazing the markup Steve puts on those.