Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch)

With built-in Thunderbolt technology — the fastest, most flexible I/O ever — the new Apple Thunderbolt Display can do things other displays simply can’t. Of course, it delivers a brilliant viewing experience. But connect it to any Thunderbolt-enabled Mac and it becomes a plug-and-play hub for everything you do. Features include a high-resolution, 2560x1440 LED-backlit display, a FaceTime HD camera, high-quality audio, three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining additional high-performance devices.

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Overview

Introducing the world’s first Thunderbolt display.

Made for the new Macbook family

Thunderbolt technology built in.

Thunderbolt I/O technology lets you move data between your devices and your computer with unprecedented speed. With two channels of 10-Gbps throughput in both directions, it’s up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800. And it allows you to connect as many as six devices through a single, compact port.

Connect via Mini DisplayPort

The ultimate docking station.

With just one cable, connect any Thunderbolt-enabled Mac and get 27 inches of high-resolution screen space, high-quality audio, a FaceTime HD camera, FireWire 800 and Gigabit Ethernet ports — and a Thunderbolt port you can use to daisy-chain additional high-performance peripherals such as hard drives and video capture devices.

MagSafe connector.

Plug in and power up.

The Thunderbolt Display includes a MagSafe connector that powers and charges your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. The connector sits on your desk, ready and waiting. No need to unwind the lead to the power adapter that came with your notebook. Leave it exactly where it is, in your bag.

Made for the new Macbook family

A bigger display for your biggest ideas.

Connect your Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the Thunderbolt Display for a panoramic viewing experience unlike any other. This huge 27-inch glossy widescreen display features a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio and an astonishing 2560x1440 resolution. That gives you more room to work with apps on your MacBook Air. More pixels for your MacBook Pro. And a worthy desktop companion to your iMac or Mac mini.

The LED advantage.

LED backlighting.

Full brightness with no waiting. That’s the big advantage of LED backlight technology. Unlike most displays that take time to warm up before they reach maximum brightness, an LED-backlit display is instantly on and uniformly bright. LED backlighting also gives you greater control over screen brightness. So you can tune the Thunderbolt Display to suit the ambient light in even the dimmest room.

Built-in conveniences.

Built-in FaceTime HD camera and microphone.

With the built-in FaceTime HD camera and microphone, you can connect your Mac desktop or notebook — open or closed — and make HD video calls* or take a few snapshots using Photo Booth.

Thunderbolt Display compatibility.

Thunderbolt-enabled Macs, including the current generations of MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac are fully compatible with the Apple Thunderbolt Display. Customers with Macs that only support Mini DisplayPort output, such as the Mac Pro and MacBook, as well as previous generations of MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, and iMac can use the 27-inch LED Cinema Display.

What’s in the Box

  • Apple Thunderbolt Display
  • AC power lead
  • Printed documentation

System Requirements

Technical Specifications

  • Screen size: 27 inches (diagonal viewable)
  • Screen type: TFT active-matrix LCD with in-plane switching (IPS)
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 pixels
  • Colours: 16.7 million
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9
  • Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
  • Brightness: 375 cd/m2
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
  • Response time: 12ms

Cables

  • Built-in Thunderbolt cable
  • Built-in Universal MagSafe cable (up to 85W)

Ports

  • Three powered USB 2.0 ports
  • FireWire 800 port
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Thunderbolt port
  • Kensington security slot

Camera and Microphone

  • Built-in FaceTime HD camera with microphone

Speakers

  • Built-in 2.1 speaker system (49 watts)

Electrical Requirements

  • Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC; 50-60Hz
  • Maximum power: 250W (Thunderbolt Display while charging MacBook Pro)
  • Energy saver mode: 2W or less

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
  • Storage temperature: -20° to 47° C (-4° to 116° F)
  • Operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)

Size and Weight

  • Height: 49.1 cm (19.35 inches)
  • Width: 65 cm (25.7 inches)
  • Depth (with stand): 20.7 cm (8.15 inches)
  • Weight: 10.8 kg (23.5 pounds)

VESA Compatibility

  • Compatible with VESA Mount Adapter Kit (sold separately)

    * Requires a FaceTime-enabled iOS device with a Wi-Fi connection or a FaceTime-enabled Mac with an Internet connection and FaceTime for Mac software (may require separate purchase). Not available in all areas.
 

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great display but minor niggles

    • Written by from Liverpool

    Used with 13" MacBook Air the image quality is great. Only niggles are the MBA gets hot and fan noisy when watching streamed media and the Thunderbolt cable and power cable routing could be improved by fitting a 90 degree connector to the Thundebolt cable (as per MagSafe connector) . As it stand the cable tends to put a sideways strain on the MBA socket. Apart from that all is good but it should be perfect at this price and the inclusion of a 90 degree thunderbolt adaptor would make it perfect with all Apple devices. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Top Display (but why oh why no DVI?)

    • Written by from Glasgow

    Cannot fault Apple's flagship display in terms of image quality and rock solid construction. Am running a 2011 Mac Mini into it via thunderbolt. The colours, saturation and response are second to none.

    Apple have packed in fantastic connectivity options, but dropping some of those rear facing usb's in favour of a DVI port would surely have been a smart move? Aside from PC connectivity it would also have facilitated iPhone and iPad hook up via Apple's own DVI adapter.

    Worth the money? For connoisseur image quality yes, but that lack of DVI is something to consider in terms of your other tech.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Impressive

    • Written by from Hounslow

    Having bought a 27" IMac (Aug 2011), it was always my intention to expand & get a Thunderbolt display as well. I primarily use this set up for music production (Logic Pro). With applications such as these, I find screen real estate a necessity.

    Personally I love the glossy screen. I can understand why some don't, but you really have to take into consideration the environment you're going to place one of these devices into. If your environment has a lot of light reflections, your asking for trouble. It's important to do your research carefully.

    Pricewise, sure it's quite a hike. But I was always dead set on getting one & improving my working environment. One of my top reasons as well was for the Thunderbolt technology. In a music studio, there are so many peripherals that 'hang' off the back of these things. A lesson I know very well ;) The data bandwidth is absolutely crucial for this. As an early adopter in this case, you do pay a premium for this. & as a combined investment of £3k, I believe I am future proofing my working space & aesthetically speaking, it doesn't hurt to have something sexy to look at while you're working/creating ;)

    All in all, I can't recommend this product highly enough. It's not for everyone, but please do your research. Personally it's not everyday I spend this kind of money. But if & when you, you owe to yourself to make absolutely sure it's the right thing for you. Just as if you were buying a car or purchasing a house.

    Consequently, I'm a very happy customer :D     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Careful what you hear

    • Written by from Newport

    I abandoned a Samsung 23" as too difficult to set up with my MacBook. Had I turned off mirroring and dragged the menu bar over to the monitor, i might have got more than a giant distorted view of the laptop screen.

    As it was the Apple guys made it easy to make a decision by showing me how on the MacBook Pro, but better still in store pointed out that I had Thunderbolt on the MacBook Pro which I didn't realise. I can't sing its praises high enough. Not only is the screen excellent res at 2560 x 1140 setting but my basic 13" MacBook now has loads of screen estate to play with - exactly what I wanted.

    With Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard, I can have my MacBook shut and treat it like a desktop machine. Meanwhile, the Thunderbolt connection means just one (included) magsafe power connector and one Thunderbolt connector. In the back of the display, I've hooked up an old Firewire 400 drive using an adapter cable, and ethernet network printer, a cable to recharge the iPhone and I may get around to some other stuff. All this runs seamlessly through the one Thunderbolt connection. Genius. Using a modest about of cable trunking the wiring is invisible. Oh yes and the Thunderbolt runs the audio output through the displays speakers as well.

    So what used to run miles of cable and use the national grid now sits unobtrusively around one desk which I can reclaim for paperwork whenever I want it. The display even works nicely with Parallels. Stupidly expensive but the concept of a single hub adds glory to what is already a very sharp monitor. Those concerned about the gloss screen: Don't use it outside, then.     …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic, until it broke...

    • Written by from Manchester

    This is a brilliant display, and was the perfect partner to my MacBook Pro for 18 months, until it suddenly broke and proved uneconomical to repair. Shame. I can't justify the cost to buy another, so have since opted to purchase a Samsung monitor. It may not look as good, but it does a job and is £500 cheaper. The Apple display is superb, but it is very expensive. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Stunning

    • Written by from Woking

    I have it connected to an 11 inch Macbook Air and all I can say is that the display is stunning. Surprisingly it has given me more room on my desk as the MacBook Air is in a cradle now and the display has such a small front to back footprint. When I got it home I did think it may be too big but it is just spot on. Also it gives me additional powered USB ports for a backup device and an external disk. Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad connected with no problem at all. Pricey yes but when you know it will work perhaps the premium is worth it. I hope so. Also I see this as a way to keep an excellent display and will only need to upgrade the laptop as and when - just hope the Thunderbolt connection remains standard. …More

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  • Macbook air doesn't have FireWire or Etherne port.. Can I connect the MBA to display and use display ports instead?

    • Asked by Theresa P
    • 11-Feb-2012

    1 Answer

    Best Answer

    Yes, the Thunderbolt Display includes not only those ports, but also the relevant controllers for them. As such, connecting a computer like the Air, which has Thunderbolt but lacks FireWire or Ethernet, to the display will enable the use of all the ports the display has. …More

    • Answered by Julian B
    • 14-Feb-2012

  • Can I connect the apple TV to the Apple Thunderbolt Display

    • Asked by Edward & Angelika G from Atlanta
    • 09-Nov-2011

    1 Answer

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    No you can't. This screen connect to thunderbolt enabled devises, only, and the Apple Cinema Display only connect to devises with a mini display port, neither of which the Apple TV has or can connect to. The Apple TV can only connect to a HD TV with an HDMI cable. …More

    • Answered by Tommy P from Toronto
    • 13-Apr-2012

  • what is the difference between the thunderbolt display and the cinema display?

    • Asked by Reynaldo Allan B from Los Angeles
    • 25-Nov-2011

    3 Answers

    Answer

    The differences between the two are:

    Cinema display needs 3 connections to work, Thunderbolt display uses 2.

    Cinema display works with Mini Display port, Thunderbolt display only works with Thunderbolt port.

    cinema display has 3 USB 2.0 ports on the back, the thunderbolt display has 3 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, an additional Thunderbolt port and an ethernet port.

    apart from that, they look identical, have the same screen resolution and cost exactly the same.     …More

    • Answered by Sam R
    • 22-Mar-2012

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