The Formac displays are always at least one generation ahead of Apple's. They are not widescreen, but Apple sacrifices brightness/contrast/pixel response to accomidate the cinematic ratio. Take, for instance the Formac Gallery 20" display. You have to see one in person to realize how much better it is than an Apple display. And while the design isn't quite as stoic and minimal as Apple's, it's much better that other offerings.
The Formac displays are always at least one generation ahead of Apple's. They are not widescreen, but Apple sacrifices brightness/contrast/pixel response to accomidate the cinematic ratio. Take, for instance the Formac Gallery 20" display. You have to see one in person to realize how much better it is than an Apple display. And while the design isn't quite as stoic and minimal as Apple's, it's much better that other offerings.
I know Formac's contrast ratio is better, but why would the widescreen format affect brightness and pixel response?
I am still suspicious of Apple Displays from having owned "The Grey Whale," a 21" CRT Apple Studio Display. 3 excruciating shipments to Apple for "repairs" in the first 3 months of ownership, followed by a full refund of my mis-spent money when it still wasn't fixed & the carrier dropped it in the street, cracking the case. Plus-Other major displays have a 3 year warranty. Apple's 1 year warranty is insulting.
That said, I have heard nothing but raves about the current displays, but if Formac delivers a better-quality image in artist's terms, I would risk my dough on a Formac. I have seen warnings about their customer service being poor, though.
The widescreen format does not necessarily have to affect contrast/pixel response. I think it's just that widescreen displays with higher contast/pixel response either aren't available at reasonable prices or that Apple has opted against them because most people don't care to look at things like that.
I have also heard that Formac's support isn't the best, but I know several people who own Gallery displays and no one's had a problem. I would recommend buying a Formac from an American online reseller that you know has good return policies rather than relying on manufacturer support.
The Apple design is nice. Maybe has the edge in design and of course it matches the set up and it is THE badge of course.
However, the Formac's design is more impressive than the pictures of it would suggest.
But where if really counts? The display opens a can of whoop-ass over Apple's. Brighter and better contrast. A more impressive picture a a country mile. ...and a slightly higher resolution.
Impressive. 3 years warranty too.
Not to mention it is a couple of hundred nearly a couple of hundred cheaper. That's alot of extra ram for your G5...
When I do buy a G5 or a G6 (at this rate of going...) then I will consider the Formac and weigh it up against what ever Apple's got at the time.
Hmm. The wait on the adaptor is now 1-2 business days, instead of the 7-10 business days that's been there for weeks (I think).
So it seems Apple is prepared to ship a new adaptor this week? My guess is they've bumped up the specs on the adaptor so it can handle the new display resolutions for announcement (delivery?) in Jan. at MWSF. But then again, maybe we'll get lucky and the new monitors will be announced for the holday buying season...
Hmm. The wait on the adaptor is now 1-2 business days, instead of the 7-10 business days that's been there for weeks (I think).
So it seems Apple is prepared to ship a new adaptor this week? My guess is they've bumped up the specs on the adaptor so it can handle the new display resolutions for announcement (delivery?) in Jan. at MWSF. But then again, maybe we'll get lucky and the new monitors will be announced for the holday buying season...
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Originally posted by Michael Wilkie
The Formac displays are always at least one generation ahead of Apple's. They are not widescreen, but Apple sacrifices brightness/contrast/pixel response to accomidate the cinematic ratio. Take, for instance the Formac Gallery 20" display. You have to see one in person to realize how much better it is than an Apple display. And while the design isn't quite as stoic and minimal as Apple's, it's much better that other offerings.
I know Formac's contrast ratio is better, but why would the widescreen format affect brightness and pixel response?
I am still suspicious of Apple Displays from having owned "The Grey Whale," a 21" CRT Apple Studio Display. 3 excruciating shipments to Apple for "repairs" in the first 3 months of ownership, followed by a full refund of my mis-spent money when it still wasn't fixed & the carrier dropped it in the street, cracking the case. Plus-Other major displays have a 3 year warranty. Apple's 1 year warranty is insulting.
That said, I have heard nothing but raves about the current displays, but if Formac delivers a better-quality image in artist's terms, I would risk my dough on a Formac. I have seen warnings about their customer service being poor, though.
I have also heard that Formac's support isn't the best, but I know several people who own Gallery displays and no one's had a problem. I would recommend buying a Formac from an American online reseller that you know has good return policies rather than relying on manufacturer support.
The Apple design is nice. Maybe has the edge in design and of course it matches the set up and it is THE badge of course.
However, the Formac's design is more impressive than the pictures of it would suggest.
But where if really counts? The display opens a can of whoop-ass over Apple's. Brighter and better contrast. A more impressive picture a a country mile. ...and a slightly higher resolution.
Impressive. 3 years warranty too.
Not to mention it is a couple of hundred nearly a couple of hundred cheaper. That's alot of extra ram for your G5...
When I do buy a G5 or a G6 (at this rate of going...) then I will consider the Formac and weigh it up against what ever Apple's got at the time.
Lemon Bon Bon
I am publicly defeated. My predictions went all wrong.
No display's, no G5 XServes.
Just dual 1.8 GHZ G5's & 20" iMacs in the time frame I predicted.
Thought that you guys would appreciate this post!
You're all right.
I am wrong.
Here's hoping that they come out soon for all those waiting.
Cheers.
Stick around.
So it seems Apple is prepared to ship a new adaptor this week? My guess is they've bumped up the specs on the adaptor so it can handle the new display resolutions for announcement (delivery?) in Jan. at MWSF. But then again, maybe we'll get lucky and the new monitors will be announced for the holday buying season...
Originally posted by unbrand
Hmm. The wait on the adaptor is now 1-2 business days, instead of the 7-10 business days that's been there for weeks (I think).
So it seems Apple is prepared to ship a new adaptor this week? My guess is they've bumped up the specs on the adaptor so it can handle the new display resolutions for announcement (delivery?) in Jan. at MWSF. But then again, maybe we'll get lucky and the new monitors will be announced for the holday buying season...
today even?
slim...