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Thomas Barclay · February 9th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Man do I feel late to the party and almost embarassed to ask. I need new 2 dispalys for an editing workstation. This is for a Mac Pro. I plan to use a Black Magic Intensity Pro to use the second display as a color correction monitor. I really want to use Dual 23" Apple Cinema Displays. However, they are no longer available. I'm trying to stay under $1500 preferrable under $1000. Of course, this is an investment so I don't want bargain basement displays. What do you all suggest?

Thanks

Shaun Roemich · February 9th, 2009, 02:34 PM

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Thomas Barclay · February 19th, 2009, 05:53 PM

I was picking up some audio cables at a local music store. I mention my woes about trying to find a monitor and the owner mention he had a 23" Apple display new in the box available to sell with full waranty. The best part, I got it for $500 bucks! I'd love to see the Dell beat that in price.

Trevor Meeks · February 19th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Yeah, I use the 23"  cinema displays on my mac pro as well, I am really freaking pissed that they are no longer available due to the fact that apple is throwing all the pro displays out and going to fricking glass screens ---- arrrrrgh!!

anyhow, keep your eye out. i HOPE they will be back in the refurbished store, but i think the demand is still so high for them it will be a challenge to catch them there. everyone seems to be fresh out - so your best bet, at least for the  displays is to keep your eyes open like Thomas did.

I don't like any monitors except for Apple, so I can't recommend another brand off the top of my head.

Best of luck!

February 9th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#1
Thomas Barclay Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 30	Dual displays for FCP Man do I feel late to the party and almost embarassed to ask. I need new 2 dispalys for an editing workstation. This is for a Mac Pro. I plan to use a Black Magic Intensity Pro to use the second display as a color correction monitor. I really want to use Dual 23" Apple Cinema Displays. However, they are no longer available. I'm trying to stay under $1500 preferrable under $1000. Of course, this is an investment so I don't want bargain basement displays. What do you all suggest? Thanks

February 9th, 2009, 02:34 PM	#2
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February 19th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#3
Thomas Barclay Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 30	String of good luck I was picking up some audio cables at a local music store. I mention my woes about trying to find a monitor and the owner mention he had a 23" Apple display new in the box available to sell with full waranty. The best part, I got it for $500 bucks! I'd love to see the Dell beat that in price.

February 19th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#4
Trevor Meeks Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 336	Yeah, I use the 23"  cinema displays on my mac pro as well, I am really freaking pissed that they are no longer available due to the fact that apple is throwing all the pro displays out and going to fricking glass screens ---- arrrrrgh!! anyhow, keep your eye out. i HOPE they will be back in the refurbished store, but i think the demand is still so high for them it will be a challenge to catch them there. everyone seems to be fresh out - so your best bet, at least for the  displays is to keep your eyes open like Thomas did. I don't like any monitors except for Apple, so I can't recommend another brand off the top of my head. Best of luck!