Samsung 206BW vs Apple Cimema 20" Display

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Folks,
I'd like to buy a new monitor for my Photoshop work and have visually
compared the Samsung 206BW to the Apple 20" Cinema Display (side by side
comparision in a big box retailer)... the Apple seems to be better
(certainly the design is tres cool) but the expense is daunting... has
anyone come across a detailed technical evaluation of either monitor ?..
I'm most concerned with the color fidelity and gamut of the Samsung guessing
the Apple display is the gold standard (at least for my needs).. many
thanks.. all help gratefully appreciated...
 
LawrenceT said:
I'd like to buy a new monitor for my Photoshop work ...
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On what platform? Windows? Mac?

Make sure the monitor has internal (not host applet)
controls for backlight, black level, white level,
gamma and color temp.

None of the current 30in LCDs, by the way, appear
to have internal setup controls.
... and have visually compared the Samsung 206BW to
the Apple 20" Cinema Display ...
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I'd be particularly nervous about Apple displays on
a PC, as Apple may assume you are using a Mac.
... (side by side comparision in a big box retailer)...
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Did it attract a crowd when you hooked up the sensor
ran the calibration software?
... guessing the Apple display is the gold standard ...
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Not necessarily an accurate guess. Not because it's
Apple, but because of the state of the art in LCD.

Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC LCD monitor
<http://www.dansdata.com/3007wfp-hc.htm>
"If you're doing really colour-critical work then no
consumer LCD will do, and many CRTs won't cut it either."

I was frankly surprised when Apple dumped CRT for LCD.
LCD wasn't re-press ready at the time, and still isn't,
at the same price points vs. color-managed CRT. LCD may
not be press-ready until 10-bit LED-backlit panels are
more common and much cheaper.

This was written on a 23in LCD that replaced a "24in"
Sony CRT. I have no illusions that the LCD is as
predictable for critical color work.
 
rjn said:
On what platform? Windows? Mac?

Make sure the monitor has internal (not host applet)
controls for backlight, black level, white level,
gamma and color temp.

None of the current 30in LCDs, by the way, appear
to have internal setup controls.


I'd be particularly nervous about Apple displays on
a PC, as Apple may assume you are using a Mac.


Did it attract a crowd when you hooked up the sensor
ran the calibration software?


Not necessarily an accurate guess. Not because it's
Apple, but because of the state of the art in LCD.

Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC LCD monitor
<http://www.dansdata.com/3007wfp-hc.htm>
"If you're doing really colour-critical work then no
consumer LCD will do, and many CRTs won't cut it either."

I was frankly surprised when Apple dumped CRT for LCD.
LCD wasn't re-press ready at the time, and still isn't,
at the same price points vs. color-managed CRT. LCD may
not be press-ready until 10-bit LED-backlit panels are
more common and much cheaper.

This was written on a 23in LCD that replaced a "24in"
Sony CRT. I have no illusions that the LCD is as
predictable for critical color work.
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Also very expensive - but - have you looked at Eizo?

I have a Sony 21" CRT which I know will suddenly go berserk
one day within the next year or two and I too am doing photo
work using CS3 and an Epson 2400 on a Windows machine.

Finding something color accurate is no easy task -
especially after so many years with Sony CRTs.

As I understand it, Eizo and Lacie are the two monitors
frequently recommended for color accurate work.
 
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