Having a hard time with my imac. New Monitor?

[rustyair]

Hi,

I'm using an imac 24" 2010 calibrated to 80 cd/m2 with the Colormunki Display but the brightness of my color prints (used ICC profile from online vendor) matches when I turn down the brightness of my imac to almost zero. I've been reading all articles online about 'how to use an imac for photography' and I'm slowly giving up.


1. Would I able to to match the brightness of my prints and monitor if I use a monitor such as Dell U2412M using colormunki display? I'm on a budget but willing to spend a little more.

2. Can I connect my imac to Dell U2412M with this Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adaptor? I'd like to use them both. It sounds like it but has anyone done it?

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB...to-dvi-adaptor


Thanks!

[rustyair]

I've been searching and someone wrote that a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable should work better and I'm moving towards U2410. $399 for 96% adobe rgb sounds good deal.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details