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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
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. …More1308 of 1446 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
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)
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. …More1068 of 1329 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
24 inch LED cinema
Written by SI
Dec 3, 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 …More2 of 3 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Excellent display
Written by PH from LAFAYETTE
Dec 1, 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 29, 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. …More11 of 11 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Turn-On Button on the Display to start my Macbook that is closed?
- Asked by CS from Würzburg
- Oct 9, 2009
Best Answer
No, there isn't.
- Answered by MD from Redmond
- Oct 12, 2009
- 7 of 8 people found this useful
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The Apple LED is the only monitor i can think of. But can it be compatible with a PC? because i wan't to use it for gaming.
- Asked by JY from New York
- Oct 2, 2009
Best Answer
Actually you can. There's now a DVI to DisplayPort converter. It's by Atlona and it will set you back USD$179. Do a search for "Atlona AT-DP200" for more details. An easier way will be to simply buy a new video card with a DisplayPort output. …More
- Answered by EG from Singapore
- Oct 5, 2009
- 17 of 19 people found this useful
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2 yr old MacBook - can it connect to the 24" LED cinema display?
- Asked by SS
- Oct 1, 2009
Best Answer
It can't. Your MacBook has a mini DVI port. This monitor needs to be paired using the new mini display port. There are no converters for connecting a DVI output to display port devices. …More
- Answered by EG from Singapore
- Oct 1, 2009
- 23 of 30 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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What cables do I need to connect MacBook to the Apple LED Cinema Display?
- Asked by JK from Ridgway
- Dec 5, 2009
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Will the 24-inch LED Cinema display work on a PC base laptop (Dell Inspiron)
- Asked by DK from Westboro
- Dec 3, 2009
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what is the difference between this and an Imac screen?
- Asked by PE from ROYSTON
- Dec 3, 2009
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How can I activate my camera while plugged into my mac book pro. I want to use the camera on the display not my laptop.
- Asked by MF from South Orange
- Dec 1, 2009
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Is it possible to connect a mac mini to 2 mac led cinema displays at the same time?
- Asked by EL from Littleton
- Nov 30, 2009
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How long of a cable can I get? Can I use this display with a wireless keyboard 20ft or so away from my MacBook Pro (inside a sound studio)?
- Asked by PP from LOS ANGELES
- Nov 28, 2009
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I have a MacBook Pro connected to a Bose speaker system. Can I add the LED Cinema display & still have the Macbook drive the Bose peripheral?
- Asked by JB from fall city
- Nov 27, 2009
