Reasons to get this display instead of another (cheaper) brand to pair with Macbook Pro (to answer IT purchasers in my org).

I would like to get the 27" cinema display to pair with a new macbook pro that will double as my desktop and mobile computer. I am being asked why my org should spend so much more for a display when there are other monitors available. I have a couple of reasons (easy connection, recharge as soon as it's connected instead of using sep cord, Thunderbolt), but it comes down to preferring Apple/Apple products and using things that were designed to go together, which my IT manager completely rejects.

Can you give me more powerful arguments?

• Asked by Kathryn C from Baton Rouge
• May 4, 2011
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How do you connect two (2) 2011 27" LED Cinema Displays to an early 2011 17" MacBook Pro? Each display has MagSafe, Mini DisplayPort, and USB 2.0.

Early 2011 MacBook Pro
17"
One (1) MagSafe Power Port
One (1) FireWire 800 Port
One (1) Thunderbolt Port
Three (3) USB 2.0 Ports

27" LED Cinema Displays
One (1) Cable - MagSafe, Mini DisplayPort, and USB 2.0.
One (1) Power Cord

• Asked by Brad G from Carterville
• Apr 10, 2013
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mini display port hot swapable

Can I attach my new 27" Apple monitor to my 13" Macbook Pro without turning off the power first on the laptop.

• Asked by Reg P from Victoria
• Oct 25, 2010
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Is there a power button on the 27 inch display that I am missing

• Asked by Marks M from San Antonio
• Oct 1, 2010
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Why is this so expensive if it's just a display?

I'm just wondering, does this have any other uses? i.e can I use it as a TV?
This is NOT a stupid question - think about it - it is a THOUSAND dollars, and it's just a display, a big shiny tv. Without ANY other purpose. You can get 50" plasma/LED Smart tvs for that amount of money!
Can this be used for anything else? I'm NOT buying it if it's just a screen.

• Asked by Joanne M
• Sep 20, 2012
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Can the display be connected to two sources and switch between them?

I am thinking of buying a 27" Cinema display to connect to my 17" MacBook Pro, but would like to be able to also connect a Windows 7 PC and switch the source between them.

• Asked by Tony A from Glencoe
• Dec 17, 2010
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can a 2011 macbook be connected to the 27" apple thunderbolt display?

• Asked by Fifi Farah H from Negeri Sembilan
• Oct 10, 2011
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I know there have been other questions about the 27" Apple LED Cinema display working with PCs, but does it work with the Radeon HD 5770?

Others have mentioned more powerful cards such as the Radeon HD 5970, but this monitor's max resolution is at that of the Radeon HD 5770. I am going to buy a Macbook Pro with the i7 and *possibly* this monitor, if it works with my PC. I have a Intel based board with a Radeon HD 5770. I know older mac pros had these, so it works with the card in general, but does it work in a PC under Linux? I was looking at a display port male (the one on my 5770) to mini displayport female (I know the display has a mini male DP connector).

• Asked by Nathaniel L from Mountain House
• May 9, 2011
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Where is the power button on this thing?

• Asked by Joey P from South Bend
• Feb 4, 2011
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vertical display for the Aplle LED Cinema Display 27"

Hello everyone ,

Can anyone tell me if I can use this display with a vertical setting ? I need to work on my photos with my 2007 and 2008 iMac 24",or with my macbook Pro, but I would like to see the photos/result of the pictures on the extra cinema display 27 " just near my iMac, with the 27" cinema display standing vertical and showing a vertical image.
Does it have the same feature as the newst iPhones and iMacs, allowing a vertical display of the panel screen and of the photos ?
Is this possible ? Can it be done ? Any restriction ?

• Asked by I D
• Sep 30, 2010
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