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Flames0910 · 10-23-2010, 03:01 PM

So an (anti-mac) friend suggested I build a hackintosh instead of buying a 27'' iMac...ignoring the issues regarding hardware compatibility, form factor and support I found this interesting:

One of my requirements is that the monitor has to be equal to an iMac or better. That means 2560x1440 resolution, not 1920x1080.

Because I was curious, I checked it out...Dell charges $1300 for a similar display, NCIX.com doesn't have any, and Newegg is $1300 to $1500. For comparison, a person can get a 27'' 1920x1080 for around $300. At the high end of the spectrum, economies of scale really brings the price into line for something like this. Furthermore, other manufacturers will push the sexiness of the 27'' display but might cut corners elsewhere to reach a more desirable price point.

(just something to consider in the "Mac's are expensive" category. I found it interesting. You may or may not)

10-23-2010, 03:01 PM	#145
Flames0910 First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	So an (anti-mac) friend suggested I build a hackintosh instead of buying a 27'' iMac...ignoring the issues regarding hardware compatibility, form factor and support I found this interesting: One of my requirements is that the monitor has to be equal to an iMac or better. That means 2560x1440 resolution, not 1920x1080. Because I was curious, I checked it out...Dell charges $1300 for a similar display, NCIX.com doesn't have any, and Newegg is $1300 to $1500. For comparison, a person can get a 27'' 1920x1080 for around $300. At the high end of the spectrum, economies of scale really brings the price into line for something like this. Furthermore, other manufacturers will push the sexiness of the 27'' display but might cut corners elsewhere to reach a more desirable price point. (just something to consider in the "Mac's are expensive" category. I found it interesting. You may or may not) Last edited by Flames0910; 10-23-2010 at 03:12 PM.