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For about 10 years now, I've really enjoyed my 30" Apple Cinema HD (2560x1600). It's showing its age, and I'd like to replace it with something a more modern. What's the best replacement? Here are the features I'd like:

  • large screen (>=30");
  • matte screen or at least low-glare;
  • mainly used for coding/writing; fast response needed, e.g., for games, isn't important;
  • can be driven by a late-model Macbook Air.

I'm indifferent to the specific panel technology. Budget: up to $1600.

Michael
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If you want something cheaper, with great color reproduction and a beautiful design, take a look at the ASUS MX279H. It retails for around $350 in the US. I own the smaller 23" version, the MX239H and it is a beautiful panel. The color is great with a relatively low response time of 5ms. It is one of the best matte screen coatings I have seen. The only problem with it is that the stand cannot be adjusted in height and it doesn't have a standard VESA mount.

If you want a professional grade monitor, look no further than the ASUS ProArt PA279Q. It is calibrated for the perfect color reproduction in factory to be 99% Adobe RGB and 100% SRGB compliant. It also is higher resolution than the MX279H (which is 1080p) at 1440p. The ProArt costs almost $1000.

Peter Zhu
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  • Both of these seem to have lower resolution than my current monitor. Is my budget high enough for a 30" or better? – Michael Jun 14 '16 at 01:53
  • @Michael You can take a look at the ASUS PA328Q, it is a 4K panel that is also about $1000, it is pretty much on par with the PA279Q. I'm slightly worried if your Macbook Air can drive such a high resolution display. – Peter Zhu Jun 14 '16 at 01:58