Can Apple 20inch Cinema Display be used with my dell?

[rEveRie]

hmmz.. i know this is a dumb question. hahah. but i've been using windows 99% of my life.
so not sure if my windows based dell can use that LCD monitor that i wish to purchase.

thanks.

[caseytan]

Apple 20" uses DVI (Digital Visual Interface). As long as you have DVI interface on your machine, should work fine.

[syke]

Yes. As said above all you need is a DVI output. But seriously, if you are not a Mac user why don't you get the Dell 24 inch, I think its cheaper than the apple 20", uses the same the manufacturer's screen, and its got a whole host of inputs available.

I'm a mac user, and I wouldn't use any non-mac stuff on my mac (typical mac loyalist). However, if I ever own a PC (Yikes!), I would rather get a Dell cause its mucho cheapo.

[rEveRie]

Originally Posted by syke Yes. As said above all you need is a DVI output. But seriously, if you are not a Mac user why don't you get the Dell 24 inch, I think its cheaper than the apple 20", uses the same the manufacturer's screen, and its got a whole host of inputs available. I'm a mac user, and I wouldn't use any non-mac stuff on my mac (typical mac loyalist). However, if I ever own a PC (Yikes!), I would rather get a Dell cause its mucho cheapo.

hhahah thanks alot for this advice.
any idea how much will the dell 24 inch cost?

i'm in australia melbourne now however tho'
i have to figure out how to get dell from here.

cheers.

[caseytan]

http://www.dell.com.au ?

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...=au&l=en&s=dhs

[thoa_rs]

It'll work just fine, but it won't display the bios setup and stuff, and will only come on when windows is logged on.

[Klose]

I rather get the Dell 24". Bigger

[AReality]

The Dell 20" contrast ratio is 600:1. Is it enough for photo?
What's the contrast ratio of the Apple's 20" ?


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[whkoh]

Apple 20" is 400:1.

[rEveRie]

Originally Posted by whkoh Apple 20" is 400:1.

how do you read contrast ratio?
can someone teach me?
and how do you determine how much is good or enough for photos?
thanks again.

[rueyloon]

I read that apple and dell uses the same LCD, but why I also get feedback that the viewing angle from the apple is better ?

cheers

[s2s1]

Originally Posted by syke Yes. As said above all you need is a DVI output. But seriously, if you are not a Mac user why don't you get the Dell 24 inch, I think its cheaper than the apple 20", uses the same the manufacturer's screen, and its got a whole host of inputs available. I'm a mac user, and I wouldn't use any non-mac stuff on my mac (typical mac loyalist). However, if I ever own a PC (Yikes!), I would rather get a Dell cause its mucho cheapo.

What's their manufacturer?

[rEveRie]

bought the 24 inches dell.. just came in... sweet!!

[Parka]

Congrats, welcome to the 24" gang.

[G-man]

Originally Posted by syke Yes. As said above all you need is a DVI output. But seriously, if you are not a Mac user why don't you get the Dell 24 inch, I think its cheaper than the apple 20", uses the same the manufacturer's screen, and its got a whole host of inputs available. I'm a mac user, and I wouldn't use any non-mac stuff on my mac (typical mac loyalist). However, if I ever own a PC (Yikes!), I would rather get a Dell cause its mucho cheapo.

:-D same here.

I agree that if you're not a mac user, no need to invest in the 20" as even though it's being sold at a relatively low price, the Dell 24" is gonna be much cheaper.