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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Overview
Stunning is an understatement.
Made for the new MacBook family.
The LED Cinema Display is the first display designed specifically for the MacBook. Three easy connections allow you to extend your desktop, charge your MacBook and access a world of USB peripherals.
Connect via Mini DisplayPort.
The LED Cinema Display attaches to your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air using the new industry-standard Mini DisplayPort connector. Other display connectors have you lining up pins or fumbling with screws. But the Mini DisplayPort connector is easy in, easy out. Now you can also attach your LED Cinema Display to Mac desktop computers that have a Mini DisplayPort: Mac Pro, Mac mini, and iMac.
Extend your desktop.
Connect the LED Cinema Display to your new computer, and it's like upgrading your screen to first class. The 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display adds 1920 by 1200 pixels to your workspace, giving your work more room to impress. And its glossy finish makes graphics, photos, and video appear in rich colors and deep blacks.
The LED advantage.
LEDs are solid-state light sources that are an ideal complement to digital LCDs. They light up very quickly, which means you experience full screen brightness the moment you connect your LED Cinema Display to your system. And LEDs are completely mercury-free.
MagSafe connector.
The LED Cinema Display is the perfect companion for your new MacBook, because it includes a convenient universal MagSafe connector that powers and charges your MacBook when you're back at your home, office, or dorm. You can leave your MacBook power adapter right in your bag, ready to hit the road.
Built-in conveniences.
With a built-in iSight camera, microphone, speaker system, and USB hub, the LED Cinema Display keeps your desktop clutter-free. Have video conferences with your MacBook closed. Listen to music without headphones. And leave your USB peripherals connected to the display for quick get-up-and-go productivity. You can also connect it to your Mini DisplayPort-enabled Mac Pro or Mac mini to instantly enjoy these convenient video and audio features.
Green design.
The LED Cinema Display, like the latest-generation iPod, iPhone, and Mac computers, features mercury-free LED backlight technology and arsenic-free glass. The display is also free of BFRs and PVCs in all internal cables and components. In addition, the glass and aluminum construction make the display highly recyclable, so its raw materials can be used in other types of products.
What's in the Box
- LED Cinema Display
- AC power cord
- Cleaning cloth
- Printed documentation
System Requirements
- Compatible with Mac computers with a Mini DisplayPort, including MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, and iMac
Technical Specifications
- Screen size: 24 inches (diagonal viewable)
- Screen type: TFT active-matrix LCD
- Resolution: 1920 by 1200 pixels
- Colors: 16.7 million
- Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
- Brightness: 330 cd/m2
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Connectors
- Mini DisplayPort
- Universal MagSafe
- USB 2.0
Ports
- Three powered USB 2.0 ports
- Kensington security slot
Camera and microphone
- Built-in iSight with mic
Speakers
- Built-in 2.1 speaker system
Electrical Requirements:
- Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC 50-60Hz
- Maximum power: 212W (Apple LED Cinema Display while charging MacBook Pro)
- Energy saver mode: 1W or less
Environmental Requirements:
- Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -4° to 116° F (-20° to 47° C)
- Operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Size and Weight:
- Height: 18.84 inches (47.84 cm)
- Width: 22.57 inches (57.32 cm)
- Depth: 7.76 inches (19.71 cm)
- Weight: 21 pounds (9.5 kg)
VESA Compatibility
- Compatible with VESA Mount Adapter Kit (sold separately)
Most Useful Reviews
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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. …More1322 of 1463 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. …More1076 of 1340 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Was I doing something wrong?
Written by WS from Aberdeen
11/12/2009
Find it difficult to believe I'm reviewing the same product as everyone else.
I was looking for a new monitor for my (pre-MiniDisplayPort connection) MacPro so (because I'm a bit of an Apple freak) I decided to investigate this expensive display. I went to the Apple Shop in Aberdeen and asked an assistant if I could use this with my MacPro. I told him I didn't have the MiniDisplayPort connection on my Mac, so was there an adaptor for a DVI port? Yes, he said and gave me a MiniDVI-DVI adaptor. Excellent. I went home, pleased with yet another great Apple purchase, happily unwrapped it then it all went wrong. I realised the adaptor was the wrong one. I looked on the Apple website and realised the adaptor didn't exist. If I wanted to use it with my MacPro I had to go and buy a soundcard for around £125. I was about to give in and set about ordering one, when I thought first I'd better try it out on my 15" MacBook Pro. I plugged it in and found the display to be very pixilated compared to the on board screen. I tried all the different settings in the System Preferences but couldn't find one that was as good. I was now extremely unhappy, took it back and got a refund. It's a pity this and the £1173.00 giant 30" cinema display are the only options from Apple.I can't afford the larger display, so I'm stuck contemplating buying a generic PC Monitor.
That's the first time I've been unhappy with an Apple product, and that's coming from someone with a G3, G5, MacPro, 15"Macbook Pro, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, Original iPod, 2x Classic iPods (3 if you count the one that got stolen), not to mention all the Apple Software I've bought over the years. Please get this sorted.
If someone can tell me I was using a wrong setting for the display, fine, I'm willing to try again! …More2 of 2 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
I am in love...
Written by CB from Briarwood
9/12/2009
This LCD screen just took my new MacBook Pro to a whole other level. I read previous reviews dogging this item about the lack of functionality with certain devices and the short cables. It almost made me not purchase this 24" LCD screen, but after careful consideration I bought it and I am in love... It's truly meant for MacBook users who are limited to having a small screen of a laptop, even if it is 17". This addition the my MacBook (I own the 15") transformed it to a complete iMac, with the extra added benefit of having it function as a laptop. Buyers beware if you have another device other then a MacBook, but if you do have one, this screen is worth EVERY PENNY! You'll wonder what you did without it. Thanks Apple. …More
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Is this display worth the money?
Written by IG from Chester
9/12/2009
I had been toying with the idea of purchasing this display for a while so had read numerous reviews and talked to guys at an Apple authorised seller to see if it would really meet my needs for the not inconsiderable purchase price. I was already using a HP 22" monitor with speakers which was adequate enough but, as a keen photographer/videographer, wanted to step up to an LED display for the extra clarity. Seemed like the Apple display would suit that need.
As I like to keep my desktop clutter free I was also keen to know whether I would need to attach an additional audio cable to power the speakers. A simple enough question, or so I thought. On asking the Apple authorised seller if the mini display connection carried audio they said no and that I would need to attach a cable! An assistant in a department store said that the mini display port transported audio and mic feeds so I did not need to attach a cable. Even chatting to a representative from Apple via the Apple Store did not give me a conclusive answer. Finally, I downloaded the documentation to find out that audio and mic feed is transported via the USB cable. All of that sorted, I went ahead and ordered.
Delivery took place on the third day after ordering so well done to Apple for that. After getting the display out of the packaging I found it an absolute breeze to set up (as I expected, only three cables plus a power lead after all!) Despite having viewed the display in action in an Apple store I was still utterly amazed at how much more clarity and definition my pictures had once I had fired my Macbook up. In fact every application looked better. I was also pleasantly surprised about the quality of sound from the speakers despite having read reviews to the contrary. Not professional speaker quality but far superior to most monitors with inbuilt speakers and very satisfactory for my needs. All of that and the display looks superb on my desk which, lets face it, plays a part in the decision making process when buying Apple gear!
One point to note if you are considering purchasing this display and, like me, have fitted a Speck shell casing to your macbook, the display magsafe connector does not fit properly as it is obstructed by the Speck casing! I got around this by taking a sharp knife to the Speck casing and carefully trimming a hollow where the magsafe cable was hitting it. This took about two minutes and did the job perfectly still retaining enough structural integrity in the casing to prevent it breaking.
So far my short experience with this display has been outstanding. Hopefully it will give me years of service and I won't be tempted to upgrade to the next model (which will undoubtedly be out about two months after purchasing this one, will have better features and cost less!!!)
Is this display worth the money? For my requirements, definately. …More3 of 3 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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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
Best Answer
No, there isn't.
- Answered by MD from Redmond
- 13/10/2009
- 7 of 8 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
Best Answer
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
- 17 of 19 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
Best Answer
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
- 24 of 31 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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I really like this monitor but it's too high to fit in my workspace. Is there an easy way to lower it by about 3 inches?
- Asked by JM from Montreal
- 10/12/2009
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Hi everyone, Will this monitor work with a 3 year old mac mini? Thanks.
- Asked by PZ from VANCOUVER
- 8/12/2009
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What cables do I need to connect MacBook to the Apple LED Cinema Display?
- Asked by JK from Ridgway
- 6/12/2009
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Will the 24-inch LED Cinema display work on a PC base laptop (Dell Inspiron)
- Asked by DK from Westboro
- 4/12/2009
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what is the difference between this and an Imac screen?
- Asked by PE from ROYSTON
- 4/12/2009
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How can I activate my camera while plugged into my mac book pro. I want to use the camera on the display not my laptop.
- Asked by MF from South Orange
- 2/12/2009
