New Mac User seeks advice - monitor/display & using 4 mu

[sugarkat]

Hi,

Have used Macs before but not had one of my own. Just about to buy Mini Mac from Apple online. Can anyone give any tips on compatible and AFFORDABLE monitors/displays - Apple's prices are ridiculous! (Who wants to pay more for their monitor that the computer?)

Also, I'm planning to use my new Mini Mac to record audio, sequence/program using Logic Pro 7, and for performance. Anyone else out there doing this? Can you give any advice?

Cheers

Sugarkat

[k3lso]

Well... the prices of the monitors depend of where you live. I´ve got a Dell Ultrasharp 17 LCD for US$ 700 (I actually paid US$ 400 with a special discount). In my country the apple 20" display costs US$ 1,250 !!! But... all depends of what you are looking for.. (DVI or AVI display) AVI displays are cheaper.. digital video (DVI) looks better.. but it´s up to you. Another thing is the size... 17" is great for me..

Anyway, you should buy either Apple, Samsung or Dell monitors.. (they´re the best).. other brands should work well (check with others)

If you´re planning to record audio, keep in mind that the mini doesn´t come with audio-in, so you have to buy an adapter. check the apple store...
_________________
1.6 Ghz iMac G5 1.25Gb Ram
1.4 Ghz mac Mini 1Gb Ram
17" Ultrasharp Dell LCD
14" 600Mhz G3 iBook 256Mb Ram
20 Gb iPod

[sugarkat]

Thanks - that is helpful. From looking I think prices are pretty comparable here in the UK :0(

Yeah, I know I need an adaptor - but thanks anyway. Do you use Mac Mini for recording or performance purposes? I must sound like a right idiot but I've only been using technology to create/perform music (as opposed to voice/live instruments) for 6 months and am on a VERY steep learning curve!