Reviews for Apple LED Cinema Display (27" flat panel)

I've owned many monitors over the years, including 3 high-end color calibrated monitors (just recycled a 20" CRT LaCie). This Apple monitor is far and away the best I've ever used. The clarity is super sharp and the color is spot on. Additionally, I love that it turns itself on/off.

Everyone seems to complain about the glare. As a designer I've always worked in low lit rooms and I've always customized hoods and blinders for any lights anyway, so I don't personally have any glare problems. If I were working with my back to a window -- that could be an annoyance.

Like many, I spend time reviewing the responses of other owners before I buy something. In this case, I'm surprised that a number of people were even slightly disappointed. Although there is a glare similar to that of an LCD or Plasma television, it's not bad and can easily be overcome by adjusting the brightness higher on the monitor.

Overall, the display is phenomenal. The results are sharp, the colors are near perfect and esthetically, it's great looking. I am an avid photographer, so I had been considering other brands to hook up to my new MacPro (NEC, etc.), but I'm thrilled that I chose to stay with Apple. I purchased this as a replacement for an outgoing 30" Apple display and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.

I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this product. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

It is so nice to work on such a nice, clear screen. After working on the laptop screen for years, this really makes getting work done so much faster.

Many have wondering if the steep $999 price is worth the money. After spending several days with this display, I can say that this is 100% worth the price. First of all, the screen is crisp and beautiful, the best I've probably ever seen. While there is a ton of gloss, I am used to it from my MacBook Pro. If you have sensitive eyes, this would not be the right display for you unless you are able to find some sort of matte screen protector. The sound quality is excellent for built-in standards. It's loud, deep, and crisp. My only real complaint is the fact that my MBP must be charging at all times. When I take out the magsafe adapter, even with the MDP cable and USB cable plug in, it disconnects from the display. Other than that, I would highly recommend this to any Mac user looking for a gorgeous and sleek looking monitor, unless they have sensitive eyes and/or cannot stand gloss.

I have never understood why "graphical designers" work in bright artificial lighted areas.
Nothing hinders visual color clarity and judgement more than artificial light, or any light for that matter.
The only light I want to see when hacking away at my graphical work is that of the display. Which is why I work in low light areas, or no lights at all.
For me, this display is beyond words. It is truly an amazing spectacle to admire upon my desktop.
I am considering moving my desk to another room where my working area would be in the center of the room. That way, I can walk around the desk and see this display from every angle. Yes, it is THAT beautiful.

I'm a pro photographer and having this screen is great asset.
Yes, there is a problem with reflection, but with any screen you should good lighting condition. The colors are really nice and my photos looks great and sharp. It's really nice to have only one cable on my table that also charging my MacBook Pro.
I returned my new Dell U2711 27' HD UltraSharp 2 month age just because it was hard to see if the image is sharp or not.
Apple display is one more great product that you mast to have for photography business.

I owned the 24-inch Cinema Display for about two years, and just today upgraded to the 27-inch. I have to say, this is a wonderful improvement over it's predecessor. The auto-dim feature was sorely missed in the previously display, so I'm super pleased to see it added to this one. The glass extends all the way to the nether edges, which of course looks great, but makes wiping off dust a breeze, since the dust will no longer snag the bezel. The display is just as bright and awesome as the 24-inch. IPS rocks. It's pricey, but in my opinion, worth it.

I own a web business and am in front of a screen for 16+ hours/day. I decided to go "all in" on Apple and am using a MBA 11" with the T-bolt 27" display, in addition to the iMac, 2 MBP's and Time Capsule, AppleTV, Airplay, iPad, etc. Hardware works together flawlessly which is why you buy Apple. It never occurred to me I'd have problems...

Although I LOVE the plug & play with the MBA 11, crisp image, sound, etc., I HATE the fact it makes 11 pt. font look like 6 pt. font. And the headaches have become unbearable. I've tried apps (flux, sunvisor), font smoothing, brightness, etc. It is too much to take and I'm thinking about dumping it. I don't have reflection problems that I notice - i can see the screen fine and don't focus on seeing myself or background. But the pain is brutal.

What am I missing? Am I the only one? Is it possibly the MBA causing these problems on the Tbolt 27? Apple store guys are clueless.

So I bought a new system and along with the Mac Pro a 27" monitor. Seems as if Apple has turned into a even bigger money grabbing w----re, let me explain. You see they made the chord on this monitor only 3 feet and realistically you must have the monitor right next door to the display in order for the chord to reach. What a horrible mistake unless of course you purchase a additional extension cable. What a piece of work.. can you imagine having to buy additional gear to get this to function. I wanted to send it all back. Honestly I have never been more disappointed. The monitor is nice except the glare can get to you after a few minutes. It is brighter than the 30" but not as sharp. I would caution anyone to at least have a look at it at the store before plunging to purchase this item.

I'm a pro photographer and don't have issues with the glare or the colors/saturation that others are complaining about. However, I always calibrate my displays for accurate color, brightness, etc. (which every pro should do). As far as the glare is concerned, I don't edit photos in bright rooms and never have-- ambient light will throw off color accuracy for any monitor.

When I calibrate the monitor, the validation results are always within a very small margin of error, which was never the case with other monitors I've used. That gives me a lot of confidence in my display.

The only downside is price. It's a great display, but like everything Apple, sometimes I do chafe at the premium.