Alternatives to Apple Cinema Displays

Posted on 28. May, 2008 by Danny Outlaw in News, Uncategorized

Graphic designers and web junkies alike have always ha a fetish with large, multi-monitor displays. The Apple Cinema Displays dominated this market when they were first introduced. I mean, whats not to love about two 30 inch, bright, sharp monitors? Unfortunately, Apple has keep these monitors up to date and has left many looking for alternatives to the Apple Cinema Displays. If you are one such person, you will be happy to know that there are plenty of alternatives to the Apple Cinema Displays that are equally as good and some that cost half as much.

Here are 3 Alternatives to Apple Cinema Displays:

Samsung SM-2032BW 20 inch alternative: (approx. $300)
Dell 2407WFP 24 inch alternative: (approx. $699)
Dell 3007WFP 30 inch alternative: (approx. $1,189)

Dell 3007WFP – Best alternative to Apple Cinema Display 30in.

“Go big or go home. The Dell 30-inch widescreen monitor is a visual wonder, boasting a fast response time, high contrast ratio and ultra-high resolution. Color and detail have never looked better or bigger thanks to the brilliantly bright display and Dell’s UltraSharp technology. There are plenty of reasons why Dell is America’s #1 source for flat-panel displays – the 3007WFP-HC is one more. “
The Dell 3007 is by far the best alternative to the Apple Cinema 30in Display. It easily competes with the Apple monitors specs, but blows its price tag out of the water. The Dell 3007 will only set you back about $1,199. the Apple Cinema 30in Display however, will cost you a pretty hefty $1,799. Call me cheap, but I’ll go for the Dell any day.

A Closer Look at Other Alternatives to the Apple Cinema Displays

Dell 2407WFP – 24 inches $699