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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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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)
 
 

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    4.0

    Wonderful Display (if you can get over the limited compatibility)

    Written by AJ from Wasaga Beach

    Feb 14, 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.     …More

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    3.0

    Ambiguously Specialized Yet ...

    Written by IC from Washington

    Feb 13, 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)

    3.0

    Very nice but hard to see the value

    Written by MS from Brooklyn

    Feb 14, 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.     …More

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    5.0

    Excellent!!

    Written by JK from Indianapolis

    Nov 13, 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... …More

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    5.0

    Worth Every Penny

    Written by GR from GARDNER

    Nov 12, 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. …More

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    3.0

    My 3rd Apple LED Cinema Display...

    Written by FW from Mesa

    Nov 12, 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.     …More

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