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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

24 inch LED cinema

Written by SI

Dec 4, 2009

Good sides:
* a lot of colors and a beautiful image
* nicely designed and integrates well with my 13'' Mac

Bad sides:
* the glare is erased very easily. I've tried to clean the dust using the iKlear thing and now the glare is all scratched even though I haven't pressed that much. It still looks ok in the dark, but looking from a side one can notice the scratches and it looks very ugly.
* no physical control buttons, everything is software controlled

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Excellent display

Written by PH from LAFAYETTE

Dec 2, 2009

Quality construction, beautiful images, true colors, great aesthetics...just a few thoughts on a fantastic display.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Stunning

Written by KO from Litchfield Park

Nov 30, 2009

If you have a current line of Macbook Pro/Air and you have the mean. This is the monitor to get. It fits with the laptop well, and the colors are second to none.

If you do not like glossy finish, you may want to look elsewhere, but it does not bother me at all. I strongly recommend anyone who wants to buy see the actual unit first before making a decision.

It's heck a lot of money, but you get the convenience, the LED, and H-IPS penal.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Fantastic display though lacking on sound quality

Written by CS from Preston

Nov 30, 2009

Just got the new display delivered on Friday and been using it over the weekend.

As a display it's a fantastic piece of kit. I work with spreadsheets, schematics of buildings plus use the display for catch up TV, surfing, etc.. and have found viewing all these a real pleasure and infinitely better than previously on the standalone MacBook Pro.

As always with Apple products, the design, look and feel of the Screen gets top marks 10/10. My only negative comment is as mentioned in other reviews, the sound quality is lacking. OK, I wasn't expecting state of the ART crystal clear audio but would have thought with the level of detail and quality put into the actual screen and picture quality Apple may have got the Sound quality better?

A shame but don't let this put you off.....a great product overall. Really glad I have taken the plunge for this display

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Extended Desktop

Written by AK from London

Nov 24, 2009

This screen is indeed, an exceptional addition to anyone with an apple laptop that needs to be mobile, but also work with greater efficiency in the office or at home. My only disappointment with the screen, is its inability to become the primary screen when I hook my laptop into it. I am hoping that this will be sorted out by Apple soon enough, after which, this screen will have ticked all the boxes I could expect. It has also been entirely trouble free and the integration is seamless.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Very good indeed!

Written by SM from Victoria

Nov 24, 2009

there are many displays out there. some are expensive, and some are cheeper.
many people think that this one is rather expensive, doesn't have enough usb ports, and all that. but if you think about it, it's very reasonable.

this display was built for the new macbook and macbook pro: therefor, it is perfect for that job.
when it is connected with the notebook, i'm sure it has enough usb ports.

it would be nice if it could connect with other and older notebooks, but everything that is almost perfect has a limit. in other words, nothing is perfect...most of the time.


and one more thing,
the display is beautiful!!!
so HD and all!

9 of 12 people found this useful

Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Awesome Screen

Written by BL from Long Eaton

Nov 19, 2009

Very happy with the cinema screen works just as apple say with MacBook Pro

Pros
Excellent quality screen
great design and build quality

Cons
Speakers are rubbish, just as bad as the macbook speakers, no bass and sound like there playing through a tunnel

Thats the reason for 4 star, would have had 5 if the speakers were better quality

6 of 7 people found this useful

Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Excellent!!

Written by JK from Indianapolis

Nov 14, 2009

I purchased a refurb unit for $599.00 saving a few hundred dollars and I can tell you the display is amazing. I have had the Original iMAC G$ since 2002 and it was getting a little slow so I got a MAC Mini and the 24 inch display. IM glad I did and cant tell you how amazing it is... The speakers are quite good also...

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Worth Every Penny

Written by GR from GARDNER

Nov 13, 2009

I've had this display for a week and haven't suffered an ounce of buyer's remorse. Its beautiful to look at on or off. Image quality is stunning, the best I've ever seen. It replaced an HP 2207 which is a very nice glossy monitor. I might still be using the HP except that I wanted an LED monitor so that things would look the same at all viewing angles. The bump up in size from 22 to 24 is nice too. Its true that you need the correct environment in order to avoid problems with a glossy screen. If you are able to control placement and room lighting you should get this monitor. I'm using it with a new dual 2.66 mini and loving every minute of it.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

My 3rd Apple LED Cinema Display...

Written by FW from Mesa

Nov 13, 2009

In the past 3 days, I have gone through 3 Apple Cinema Displays. I was very excited to get this display...but I have to agree that a lot of what people are saying about the color shifting, dead pixels, etc...is partially true. When I picked up my first display, there was a huge dead pixel on the bottom right hand corner. I also purchased a new MacBook Pro for my partner and was able to have the Apple Care cover both the MBP and display. Luckily I dealt with a very customer friendly Apple Store here in Arizona and was able to return it and get a brand new one. When I got the second LED display, it had another dead pixel and some weird light coming through the bottom right corner. If you've ever seen a laser pointer against a wall, that is what this looked like...especially after the display was on for longer than an hour. Again...I called the store, spoke with a very understanding manager and was told to come in and get another Brand New display. So I get to the store and go through a little inspection of the unit and am given another new box...only this time when they bring the box from the back, it's completely thrashed. Brand new, but thrashed!!! I basically tell the gentleman that I've gone through two displays in the past 48 hours...they were both faulty...I don't live close to the store and I want a decent box. He tells me that this display box is the nicer of the 3 they received that morning. So I ask him to phone another store in the valley and see if they would be willing to honor my exchange? He does. They Do...and I'm on my way to another store to pick up a new display. I get to the store, get a Brand New display with an immaculate box...get home...hook it up...and what do I find? A tiny tiny tiny dead pixel, this time on the left side. I also noticed that after an hour or so of having this bad boy up that the white screen almost has a yellow tone to it. Now I did calibrate it and play with the color; however, it is still the same. I will say that I love this display...BUT I am very disappointed in the lack of quality with the displays I had received. It's not about the money...I don't mind spending 800 bucks...but I do expect to get what I pay for.

The service and understanding I was given was exceptional!!! Apple is wonderful when it comes to customer service.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Beautiful display

Written by MG from Hercules

Nov 12, 2009

I love this display, simply stunning. I would have given it 5 stars except for one thing, I wish it had a built in iR port for front row. I am using this display with a 1st generation Mac Pro 1.1 with a ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Upgrade Kit (yes it works on this model).

Loving it,

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Horrible

Written by DD from Jackson

Nov 12, 2009

The reflective screens are impossible to use in any kind of a normal environment. Buy a third party monitor and don't waste your money on this.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

don't buy this until antiglare option not provided

Written by IE from New York

Nov 11, 2009

I'm a full-time programmer for Mac & iPhone platform and spend more 10 hours in a day looking at screen.

I want to see my source code, but not my face.
This screen is beautiful, but glossy kills all.

Please provide an antiglare option when buying Apple LED Cinema Display and new iMac.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written by RM from Los Angeles

Nov 8, 2009

Although the price might seem a little SCARY..........This Apple display is worth EVERY CENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Works PERFECT if you have windows running on your macbook. RECOMMEND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Nice Job - 4 stars

Written by WR from Flemington

Nov 5, 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 :)

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Reflective screen is impossible

Written by PD from LONDON

Nov 3, 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?

63 of 72 people found this useful

Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

Unusable in a brightly lit office

Written by BH from LONDON

Nov 3, 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.

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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

24" LED display is unequalled

Written by IK from Delray Beach

Nov 2, 2009

I love this 24" LED display the picture is amazing. The built in camera and speaker are good. I would recommend larger external speaker for audiophiles.

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