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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

    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)

    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)

    5.0

    Don't let the negative reviews stop you!!!
    • Written by KT from Los Angeles
    • Mar 6, 2010

    I read on here about how bad the glare/gloss was on this monitor. I was hesitant to pick this up, since I've been on my 17' Matte MBP for 2 years now. But let me reassure you, this monitor is amazing!!!! And the gloss/glare is a total non-issue for home use, the benefits though are quite significant. The colors are amazing and the sharpness and crisp look of images and video is absolutely stunning!!! Pick this up, and i promise you won't be disappointed! …More

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    1.0

    Don't buy this unless you have a windowless, lightless office
    • Written by EM from Portland
    • Mar 5, 2010

    This thing is a freakin' mirror not a monitor. I would NOT buy it again. It causes me eye strain and the reflections massively interfere with viewing. After a few weeks of working with all my shades drawn, I will either return it or buy a an anti-glare film to stick on it. I have my matte MacBook Pro right next to it and there is no comparison. The MacBook Pro matte screen works, this one does not.

    Apple will charge me a 10% restocking fee and make me pay for shipping it back if I want to return it. Not impressed.     …More

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  • Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)

    5.0

    Great display, only one flaw....
    • Written by JR from Dalton City
    • Mar 5, 2010

    Only flaw is cable too short. Running a mac Pro and found a solution by placing the tower on a glass printer stand beside my glass desk. Cable barely reaches. Other than that, it is beautiful and perfect in every way. I still give it 5 stars, because if cables were too long the laptop user would not like the extra cable, and if way too short, they can always be extended. Otherwise I've made it work and my pro is in a prominent place next to my desk where it stands as a monolith demanding respect for its beauty on its own merit. …More

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