Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
With the 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display, you can turn your new MacBook into a desktop in three easy connections. The universal MagSafe connector charges your notebook. A new Mini DisplayPort connector makes attaching an external display even easier and faster than before. And a USB connector provides access to three USB 2.0 ports. There's also a built-in iSight camera, microphone, and speaker system that provide a true desktop experience. Made of aluminum and glass, the LED Cinema Display is the perfect companion for the new MacBook family. And it’s now compatible with Mac desktop computers that have a Mini DisplayPort: Mac Pro, Mac mini, and iMac.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Wonderful Display (if you can get over the limited compatibility)
Written by AJ from Wasaga Beach
15/02/2009
It took several visits to the Apple store to get comfortable with the idea of making this purchase. To drop a cool grand on a display that can only be connected at this point (Feb 09) to the new Mac Books is a difficult notion to get ones head around. There are several other excellent options out there, the Dell 2408wfp was also on my list. The Dell has more connection options than you could possibly make use of, has very good image quality, an integrated card reader, several USB ports and so on. The Dell is also at least $300 cheaper. The Apple LED on the other had has only mini display port and 3 USB ports.
So why did I go with this display? Simply put the image quality is incredible. Some will suggest this display can't be considered colour accurate, and that it is not suitable for photographers etc. I'm sure this may apply to true professionals, but as a hobby photographer, the colour accuracy suits my needs extremely well. Despite rumors to the contrary, I did not have any trouble calibrating this display with my Spyder2 Pro.
The LED back light is wonderful and I love the glossy screen. I work in a North facing room, and I keep the lights low in the evening. I have not experienced any issues with glare, non, what so ever. The integrated USB, Magsafe, iSight camera and mini display port adapters make this the perfect accessory for the Mac Book. The integrated speakers are decent too, not great but acceptable. I suspect the new models of the i Mac, Mac Mini and Pro will also be able to use this display when they are released.
So in summary, yes this is a very expensive display compared to some of the competition, but if you have the cash I highly recommend this product. It really is awesome.
Apple, if your looking for an opinion, add a few more USB ports, drop the price some and release adapters for older Mac Books. …More1227 of 1356 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Ambiguously Specialized Yet ...
Written by IC from Washington
14/02/2009
The name of this product, Apple LED Cinema Display, offers no indication that it's specialized for laptops with a Mini DisplayPort. We purchased it with a Mac Pro, assuming that it was the newest rev of a product that's historically been compatible with standard DVI ports.
There is no adapter available to port Mini DiplayPort to DVI.
There is no Mini DisplayPort expansion card for the Mac Pro through this vendor. (I dunno bout the others.)
We will be sending it back, and wondering why the 23" is no longer available for our new Mac Pro, and other DVI-ported machines, and annoyed about the resulting downtime for our enduser.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Very nice but hard to see the value
Written by MS from Brooklyn
14/02/2009
I think this is an awesome display as far as styling and quality go but I see a few flaws.
- Mac Mini-DP does not play sound (was hoping to convert to HDMI and watch on TV, cant)
- Not high resolution (17" MBP runs same res as 24" cinema)
- Almost $1000 after tax
- Not much noticeable color improvement over Mac's current LED displays.
- Speakers do not compensate for the price
This will probably get much improvement in the next refresh. …More1005 of 1242 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Nice Job - 4 stars
Written by WR from Flemington
5/11/2009
Bought the new display for my mac pro. So yes, I had to install a new graphics card that has a mini display port. Went with the Radeon instead of the Nivida. If i had to do that over again, I would opt for the Nivida - only because the Radeon requires two power connections - that takes up the remaining power connections in the tower. So, out the window goes my idea of having two led displays working. Go with the Nivida if you plan on wanting two led displays - it only has one power connection. Ok, back to the display. I had the old 23" cinema display fired up next to it. Without question, the led is the better. The colors, text, graphics, etc. just pop off the screen. Looking at the older cinema display made me feel tired. It was a drag just looking at it. I really think my vision increased at least two or three optics just by looking at the new display. I have the display mounted to a flexscan display arm (one of the best arms out there). My only problem with the new display is that the connecting cords are all short with the exception of the power cord. Guess the engineers only had laptop use in mind when they developed this display. A bit short sighted of Apple - how did they expect that to work out with towers? I can see the reason for laptops as it would leave a bit of cord lying on the table top - but hey, all they had to do was add another 6-8 inches. They did make the power cord detachable - brilliant learnings from the previous displays. Other than that, the monitor is a vision of engineering beauty - typical of the high quality build that Apple does. The screen is brilliant - i could not ask for more - except the cord issue. So if you are thinking of getting this display - go for it. Keep in mind that you may have to elevate your tower. I should probably do that anyway. cheers :) …More
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Reflective screen is impossible
Written by PD from LONDON
3/11/2009
...Unless you have full control of your working environment - ie really dark
no windows no lights - this monitor is great, if you work in a light studio forget it
If your working on black in a light/normal studio all you can see is your own reflection, how can apple produce this screen without a matte option? - They must know that everyone using the screens professionally would have this problem? …More29 of 31 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Unusable in a brightly lit office
Written by BH from LONDON
3/11/2009
I use this monitor in a fairly normal UK office (overhead fluorescent reflectors, big windows) and the glare and reflections make this monitor practically unusable.
At best the reflections are extremely distracting, at worst they give me a headache. …More23 of 25 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
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Turn-On Button on the Display to start my Macbook that is closed?
- Asked by CS from Würzburg
- 9/10/2009
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No, there isn't.
- Answered by MD from Redmond
- 13/10/2009
- 6 of 6 people found this useful
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The Apple LED is the only monitor i can think of. But can it be compatible with a PC? because i wan't to use it for gaming.
- Asked by JY from New York
- 2/10/2009
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Actually you can. There's now a DVI to DisplayPort converter. It's by Atlona and it will set you back USD$179. Do a search for "Atlona AT-DP200" for more details. An easier way will be to simply buy a new video card with a DisplayPort output. …More
- Answered by EG from Singapore
- 5/10/2009
- 12 of 13 people found this useful
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2 yr old MacBook - can it connect to the 24" LED cinema display?
- Asked by SS
- 1/10/2009
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It can't. Your MacBook has a mini DVI port. This monitor needs to be paired using the new mini display port. There are no converters for connecting a DVI output to display port devices. …More
- Answered by EG from Singapore
- 2/10/2009
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Most Recent
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Can I connect the LED Cinema display to my 1yr old iMac 20'' ? Or do i need something to do with it when i connect them together?
- Asked by ZC from Hong Kong
- 7/11/2009
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Do you produce a special weatherproof/shockproof carrying case for this item?
- Asked by AW from Lymm
- 7/11/2009
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Can I connect this to a cable box and use it as a television screen?
- Asked by BE from New York
- 6/11/2009
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Does Apple have a 24-inch LED monitor for the Mac Pro model 3.1
- Asked by GH from Reno
- 6/11/2009
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My fiancee has bad vision, and her doctor has recommended she use a computer less. Would this be a good display for her eyes?
- Asked by EL from New York
- 5/11/2009
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Can I connect my Play Station 3 with HDMI cable to Apple cinema display?
- Asked by NR from Allentown
- 4/11/2009
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can you close the macbook pro and have the screen still work?
- Asked by DH from Rolling Meadows
- 3/11/2009