hooking up hdtv to PowerMac G5

Hi,
I recently posted a request for information regarding hooking up two screens for editing. The responses were helpful. I borrowed an apple monitor from work and hooked it up to my Power Mac G5 1.8GHz. It worked fine but I discovered I really do not like two screens unlike most folks. I really would like one larger screen. The Apple 30" is way overpriced in my opinion and I have read that many people are happy with hooking up an hdtv or monitor from Dell or other companies. I think I would like something around 24" to 26".
Apparently if the screen gets too big images look bad.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone out there who might be able to steer me in the right direction or has some experience positive or negative regarding the use of other types of displays.

Dell is fine- not very accurate but fine if you're looking for cheap.

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I don't think I'd want to use an HDTV for my only/main monitor. But if you have to, take a look at the "Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor". But I would go for the "Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24-inch" monitor. I use the 2407WFP and been pretty happy with it.

Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor

Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24-inch

there is no way a tv is going to look as good as a monitor - they arent made to. thats why they are cheaper.

the dell ultrasharp 24" is a favorite here on the forum.

If you go with the Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24". It has DVI, HDMI and a Display Port connections. And is Full HD 1080p. It's ready for anything...

Yeah, except for turning itself on promptly. I just bought a couple of those displays for a new edit suite at my facility, and while they're basically okay, they drive me crazy by not waking up from power-save mode in less than four or five seconds.

Now I'm just nit-picking, but ? god, I love my Apple Cinema Displays.

I love the Apple displays as well, which makes this process frustrating.
I currently work on a 20" display, which has been excellent and crystal clear for five years.
I have probably become an Apple snob over the years.
Apparently the new 24" Apple display will not work on a Power Mac G5 like mine. At least that was what I was told at the Apple store?

I'll try and borrow a Dell 24"monitor and check it out tomorrow.

I just wanted to follow up on this post.
The Dell Ultra look great as does the Gateway 24".
However, I discovered from one Apple store manager that Apple will be coming out with new monitors in the next month to six weeks.
So I think I'll wait a bit longer.
Thanks to everyone who responded.

"Apple will be coming out with new monitors" is one of those old jokes. We went years between the classic Cinema Display range and the new monitor line.

Yes, I imagine Apple will be adding additional monitors to the new line ? the only one in that line at present is the 24". But first of all, nobody knows when, particularly Apple retail employees. And second, the new monitors have Display Port connectors on them, which can't be used with Macs with DVI sockets without expensive adapters. So that probably wouldn't be a good choice for you anyway, even if those monitors were available this afternoon.

i think youre putting in a lot of time effort into finding a poorly devised non-standard solution.

there is a reason that every video editor i know of uses 2, 20"-24" monitors. its the most realestate you can get for the money.

Your probably right but I find I always come out of these investigations all the wiser.
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god, I love my Apple Cinema Displays.

Amen - I WOULD NOT trade my ADC 30" for even two 30" Dells!

I don't care what the users say about them - Dells are bloody cheap looking and I don't rate the display personally...

...and definitely do not use an HD TV LCD or Plasma for a computer monitor.

I have my old G5 hooked up to the HDTV for my Nephews to play WoW and do simple stuff but its not ideal for editing.



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Oh right, for you NEPHEWS to play WoW..

Anyone out there have any experience with an NEC monitor?
I found a 26" for a reasonable price.
Also, Lacie has a 24" monitor that looked great hooked up to a Mac. Yes, both are expensive but there are deals out there if you look.