The best monitor for Photoshop CS5

I am looking to purchase a good monitor and I have budget constraint. I don't understand the difference between contrast ratio and dynamic contrast ratio. I know somw will ask what is my budget is and it is about 275.00- 325.00. Thanks

Noel Carboni wrote:
I'd like to hear your opinion of your new monitor when you get it.
Well, it was a bit of a disappointment. There is a slight color gradient across the screen, from cool (cyan) at one end to warm (red) at the other. Nothing dramatic, but being able to trust even the most delicate adjustments was what I wanted an IPS panel for in the first place. Otherwise, the Dell's performance seems very good, but the color gradient issue killed my initial enthusiasm, and I'll try to get it replaced.
My trusted Eizo with its P-VA panel has its own weaknesses - as Eizos go it's low-end - but it is perfectly even across the entire screen, all the way out to the corners. The comparison is not unjust since they cost about the same.
Anyway, the main reason for updating this thread was that I discovered that there are some quite inexpensive IPS monitors out there. In particular, there seems to be a "new generation" of standard gamut models, one of which is the new Dell U2412, that should be within reach for anyone. Another is the HP ZR24W, and NEC has a 23" called EA232WM. In general, reducing screen size to 22" or 23" will save a lot of money.
Another thing I've discovered is that brand name isn't all that important. The panels themselves come from only a small handful of manufacturers, and IPS panels all come from LG electronics. The Dell U2410 uses the exact same panel as the HP LP2475W, and probably many others.

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I work on big files, tho not that big.
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MacPaige wrote:
I have already tried Pixelator but it does not have some of the features that I really beed (like drop shadow).
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I really do not know a lot about computers, anyone out there can tell me the specifics I need to know when purchasing a new computer?

Reynolds (Mark) wrote:
With Windows 7, its possible now to imagine...
Imagining is all that you can do because you do not use Windows and can never make any sort of intelligent comparison.
Why are you now backpedaling on your previous criticism of Apple? These comments do not seem like you really trust them.
Reynolds (Mark) wrote:
...Snow Leopard seems to have a whole lot of problems...every day I try and use this damn new re-coded Operating System something new pisses me off.
I've no idea what in the hell they are doing at Apple to have released something so obviously incomplete.
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is there a noticeable speed increase using quad-core/six-core CPU instead of dual-core?
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Windows 7 64 bit professional.
8 gigs of RAM because it is dirt cheap and Photoshop loves RAM. Most motherboards allow more RAM if you wish to update.
Don't know about Nvidia cards. I use a ATI 5870. Video card drivers play a important part. But the Nvidia card suonds about Right.
4 core is fine. 6 cores I don't own yet but maybe next year.
I use AMD processor 4 core on my main rig. AMD uses motherboards that can be used over and over for most processor updates and just require a bios update. The Newer AMD processors due out soon may need a new AMD3+ board but that is not official so the AMD2 boards may work saving money.
Intel's are nice but everytime Intel comes out with a new processor line the board is always different.
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Quality DVD burner.
Motherboard is up to what you want with the processor type. AMD or Intel. Read up on the internet and also the websites you buy from for customer reviews.
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