After having spent ample quality time in Photoshop, a bigger widescreen display to accompany my macbook is at the top of my wishlist. The longing for a 23-incher (only because the Apple 30″ is not compatible) has put a spell on me, and at times I spend up to 3 hours vigorously refreshing the Apple Store display page, hoping that the prices will decrease.

Ultimately, I need an extra display sooner than later. Unfortunately, the decision making has been delayed due to recent reviews of models that are seemingly comparible to the Apple displays, except they are for sale at a considerably lower price.
For example, Dell, as Scott from Mac User points out, has released a stripped down version of a previous 20″ model (that is apparently as good as Apple’s at a lower cost ) that will be selling for only $289!

Apple’s 20″ and 23″ are currently selling for $699, and $999.

The purpose of a bigger display, for me, is to work on graphics and photo editing, so I don’t want to get just any screen, and I also want to be sure the compatibility is seamless with my Macbook.

I’m extremely happy with my recent switch to Mac, and I have read nothing but good things about the Apple displays, so I am definitely leaning in that direction. It’s just this slight nagging feeling of being ripped off when you see the other brand’s low prices that makes it hard.
Although, when I stand in front of the slick design of the Apple cinema display, those feelings tend to subside. Maybe I just need to break down and let go of the cash next time I visit the local Apple store?

If Apple would get to work on Alexome’s idea of a detachable display for the macbook, then all my worries would be over. I’d have to buy that!

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