Hi David,
My Samsung 243T 24" - just replaced (and sold) by a wonderful (can't
recommend it highly enough, for anyone who can scrape up the not
inconsiderable cash) Apple 30", had a pivoting stand, and it had more
than enough vertical space in portrait orientation. I think they
have been available recently (though they are a discontinued model)
on eBay for around $650, if you want something of that size. If I
were looking now, I'd consider a rotatable 22" - maybe a Samsung
(though I think there are a number of pretty good brands now, and
prices have plummeted). USB ports are a help but, remember, what you
plug in to them will be pulled around as you rotate the monitor.
(The 24" was even a little too tall for my needs in portrait
orientation. Save $, unless you write for large ensembles often.)
Some people are pickier about color rendition and speed than I am,
and I found the Samsung to be quite clear in rendering text and
music. Almost any decent LCD will be clearer and easier on your eyes
than the old CRT.
Hope my experience will be helpful in your search.
Best regards,
Chuck
On Dec 2, 2007, at 10:43 AM, David Froom wrote:
Hello all,
I'd like to request some advice about monitors.
I am looking at buying a new monitor to replace my desk-hog, an old
Apple Studio 21" CRT. The Dell 24" LCD (2407WFP) looks appealing,
especially because it has a stand with 90° built in to the stand.
In the old days, I used to have a BW pivoting monitor, and I used
the swivel a lot, not just for music. I especially would like to
have a full page display on something this big. The Dell also has
some convenient things, like a built-in card reader, and four high-
speed powered USB ports (with one "upstream" so you can use this as
a hub), and a variety of monitor connections.
With this going for about $650, is there something better for the
price? Or does anyone have and like this monitor? Or would people
advise going for something larger that doesn't pivot 90°?
Thanks in advance,
David Froom
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