Matus
Well-known
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
somewhat colored
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.
if I were doing pro-video work, I'd get an EIZO.
lynnb
Veteran
I'm still using a Sony G420 CRT. When it dies, I'll get an NEC Spectraview.
Hatch
Established
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.
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
Thread Killer
The DB9 serial port is especially convenient to connect my LA120 (DECwriter III), with which I print all my images.
Chris
AFenvy
Established
I have used Dell Ultrasharp displays for a number of years now. I just recently got a U2411 24in display to replace my aging 1800FP. I keep mine calibrated and they work splendidly, brilliant colors. Every time I put a TN panel next to my IPS displays its astounding how much better the images on the IPS monitors are.
Fenwick
Established
I have an apple cinema display that I bought a few years ago when the still made matte non reflective model
N
Nikon Bob
Guest
Replaced my old Phillips CRT a few years ago with an HPZR22w. Was looking for a decent LCD monitor that wouldn't break the bank. I think I got what I wanted except next time around maybe a 24 inch model.
Bob
Bob
dexdog
Veteran
I use a ViewSonic 24" monitor, model VG2436wm-LED. Really like the colors and resolution. Also switchable into portrait mode, as needed.
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I used to have an EIZO CRT monitor. Very sad when it eventually died. Now I have a dirt cheap Fujitsu which is fine. Fact is that unless you are digital printing where you require exact colour matching, you don't need a fancy monitor. Nearly all new monitors are reasonably well calibrated to sRGB and if you are any good you can tweak it by eye to be plenty good enough.
Only one current eizo works precisely at the correct contrast ratio for colour printing and just about every new monitor uses contrast ratios for online video viewing and not printing. So given that you get prints which you consider fine when the monitor is producing the wrong contrast ratio only goes to prove you don't need a super dooper calibration system.
Only one current eizo works precisely at the correct contrast ratio for colour printing and just about every new monitor uses contrast ratios for online video viewing and not printing. So given that you get prints which you consider fine when the monitor is producing the wrong contrast ratio only goes to prove you don't need a super dooper calibration system.
divewizard
perspicaz
I use a Samsung 990DF CRT to edit photos on becasue it shows fine differences in tone far better than my LCD monitor(s). I have an ASUS monitor I display the editing menus on to keep the CRT screen free of everything but the image.
mrisney
Well-known
I too went with the HP ZR series, I picked up a HPZR2740W, I watched a professional digital post processor / printer at work, in Portland, OR - who was using it alongside an Eizo, his comment to me (and a deciding factor). "For the price it's the best 27" IPS monitor out there, you will need to calibrate it, and do it monthly, all monitors drift, but it's just as good as my Eizo" I like it as well. I really wanted to like the Apple Cinema Display, the build quality is very nice, but I just couldn't deal with the glossy surface. 27" is a real treat. But overall I am very happy with the HP ZR series as well.
luibargi
Member
Apple 27" iMac here.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
17" MB Pro with the matte screen. I have an old Apple display to the side for all the tool panels and etc. I also run Bridge on that monitor. I find it calibrates to match my 3880 quite reliably with the Color Munki. Brightness can be the only issue, but I've gotten that under control with windowshades.
jarski
Veteran
wonder how good LCD-TVs are these days as combined monitor and TV. anyone using them to replace traditional computer monitor?
icebear
Veteran
NEC PA271W 2560x1440 via DP connection.
Doing some research before the actual decision, I found that you really have to pay attention what connection to use (or you can use, depending on the video card of your PC) Don't buy a fancy display and find out later that you can't really use it at it's best settings because these are not supported by your desktop.
Doing some research before the actual decision, I found that you really have to pay attention what connection to use (or you can use, depending on the video card of your PC) Don't buy a fancy display and find out later that you can't really use it at it's best settings because these are not supported by your desktop.
gnuyork
Well-known
NEC PA ??? 27" with calibration for me. Great monitor at a fraction of the Eizo cost... (which is what I really wanted but talked myself out of)
