Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
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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.1319 of 1460 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.1076 of 1340 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Apple's big misstep
Written by DS from North Hollywood
Apr 3, 2009
I've owned nothing but Apple products since the early 80's. I was hoping to purchase 6 new 24" monitors for my creative agency, but was stunned to find that Apple only makes these monitors with glossy screens. These are impossible to use at a design studio for reasons mentioned numerous times below. The only option they've left designers is to pay $1800 for the 30", which is too expensive and overkill, size-wise.
Apple has really dropped the ball on this one by ignoring what has been its core demographic for a very long time. For the first time, I'm left with no choice but to purchase monitors from a third party, and Apple drove me right to their doorstep. What in the world are they thinking?346 of 380 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Connectivity
Written by AS from Grapevine
Mar 13, 2009
I rated this product a 2 star because I want people to read carefully before buying this product.
I bought this expensive monitor so that I could use my current MBP with it. That being said, this monitor is nothing short of spectacular!
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IF I take my MBP on business and my wife wants to use the monitor to hook into her company supplied PC(laptop) or a desktop Mac(older version ) there is no solution.
A thousand dollar paper weight is what it turns into until I return and hook my NEW computer into it.
I should have read the forums first; there are thousands of people asking for some solution/adapter to this same problem. I hope this helps you make your decision wisely.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Too glossy for professional use
Written by MG from STUDIO CITY
Feb 19, 2009
I use this monitor at a video production company and I have much more eye strain at the end of the day than with the matte screen.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Glossy screen is very distracting.
Written by AN from San Francisco
Apr 1, 2009
I didn't purchase this monitor for the sole reason that the screen is so glossy that I found it to be very distracting. I actually purchased one of the older models of Apple 23" monitors (which I love) because it is so important to me to not have the glossy sheen. When you are designing on a monitor all day long, the last thing you want to be able to see is your own reflection staring back at you from your monitor. I am a long time user of apple products, and this is the first time I can remember that Apple did not offer users a matte screen option. I really hope that Apple re-thinks the glossy screens on both laptops and displays as soon as possible.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Nice looks, but Very Short Cord! MacPro owners beware....
Written by CL from los angeles
Mar 17, 2009
This revision of Apple's 24" display is slick, but not entirely functional. The cord that attaches to the Mini DisplayPort is very, very short. As they advertise it is the first display designed for laptops and they are correct. The very short length of the display cable is great if your mac mini or laptop is sitting right next to the monitor. HOWEVER, if you buy this for a new MacPro you machine will most likely be on the floor or away from your table top surface. Currently, there are NO adapters or extenders to remedy this. Hopefully apple will release another version that will cut us some slack....literally.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
short cable - ugh! bad apple
Written by CN from Brooklyn
Apr 13, 2009
Just bought a LED CInema display and Mac Pro.
The display looks beautiful and works like a dream ... BUT only with my MAC BOOK PRO. !?#%^&?
I can't use it with my Mac Pro because the cable for the display is too short and there are no extenders available. The add says the display will work with Mac Pro but does not say they have to next to each other.
I'm very disappointed. I have two friends that that will delay their purchase of this same set up until the problem is resolved. The LED display should come with an extension cable for use with MAC PRO. They should offer free extensions to all that purchased the display.
I'm all for clean desktop with connecting MBP to LED CD but this short cable is such an obvious oversight.
HENCE, 1 star.206 of 224 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Big, Beautiful Display with Short, Ugly Cables
Written by SC from STAFFORD
Apr 13, 2009
I just purchased the 24" LED display to go along with my new Mac Pro.
Little did I know that the customer target for the display was MacBook Pro users (I have one of those as well).
My choice was either a 30" Cinema Display (non-LED) or this one. I'm not sure why Apple is doing such a poor job in this arena.
The screen is incredible. I have a back-lit Cinema Display next to it for a second monitor and the differences are stark. The LED display is bright and extremely crisp.
The major flaw in the monitor is, -- as other reviewers have posted -- the cables. You cannot connect the monitor to a Mac Pro unless you design a custom desk setup or place the giant Mac Pro on the top of your desk, next to the display.
I had to place my Mac Pro on a pedestal behind my desk. I have to walk around my desk to insert a CD, or access the Mac Pro.
VERY, VERY, annoying.
Hopefully Apple will resolve this issue shortly.
If the cables had just been 12 to 18 inches longer, this would have been a five star review.184 of 189 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Bad Design .... What is apple thinking?
Written by TJ from North Yorkshire
May 20, 2009
Do not get me wrong, it looks fantastic and has good quality. But what was apple thinking when they fitted it with a "fixed" 1 meter cable that has a mini-DV plug at the end of the cable which does not even reach my PC case. How are you gonna design a new format plug that you do not bother to put accessories I.E extension cables etc. on the market. Have you ever thought that if you put 2 x 24 cinema displays on your desk .... that one of your displays cables will not reach to plug into your Mac Pro? The 24" cinema display has a "Male mini-DV" plug on it, the only device that you have made with a "Female mini-DV" socket is the video card ... So how do you "Brainiacs" suggest your clients bridge the gap to get the second display connected other than placing your Mac Pro directly behind the displays which is about as stupid as this design.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
24" GLOSSY screen
Written by JM from ORMOND BEACH
Mar 30, 2009
This would't be a bad display if it had two options.Matte screen and additional input connections. As it's currently offered its unusable in professional applications due to the glossy only screen. GLoss screens unnaturally boost contrast which of course does not display on finished printed materials.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Cord Length a very serious issue...
Written by JR from Victoria
Jul 4, 2009
Apple boasts that you can connect up to eight Apple Displays to the Mac Pro, but what they don't tell you is that you can't position them in any decent viewing place as the cables on these monitors are tooo bloody short, and non extendable (save for hacking off the end and making your own extensions...) how non-apple of a thing to do.
Terribly disappointed, terribly.161 of 187 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Beautiful Monitor with a Very Short Cord
Written by ML from Santa Monica
Jun 30, 2009
I mean c'mon! Do you think you could have made the cord any shorter? All this money and you give it just a 2" cord to plug into the computer?
It doesn't even reach the floor when sitting on a normal size desk. Do you expect everybody to set their new Mac Pros directly next to the monitor on top of their desks?
Really disappointed in this tiny but important detail that you seemed to have overlooked.
Is there an extension available? Does it cost another $99.00?
Good grief!147 of 159 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Needs Longer Cord
Written by EB from Franklin
Apr 14, 2009
Works great on my Laptop. I would love to attach this to a new Mac Pro, but alas, the cables is way too short and there is no extension available. Apple needs to fix this pronto...
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Glossy Screen is Distracting
Written by DF from Oak Park
Apr 6, 2009
Beautiful monitor as far as resolution and crispness, but the glossy screen is very distracting. It's like staring into an aquarium all day.
As a graphic designer and Photoshop retoucher/color corrector, this makes it difficult to do my work. There wasn't an alternative choice for my new Mac purchase, other than buying a third party monitor, or an older (used) 23' Cinema Display. But, I would rather stick with Apple in the long run, having been a long-time customer and supporter.
Last note: You don't get much of a stereo feeling with the built-in speakers, as they are fairly close together. If you want a true stereo "spread", and deeper bass response, I would recommend purchasing external speakers with a subwoofer.136 of 142 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
TOo tOo Glossy...For industry Pro.
Written by MN from NEW YORK
Apr 5, 2009
I'm a serious retoucher and there is no way I can work with such a glossy screen. TOO reflective even in total darkness the is reflection. Not that its a bad thing but not I just not for serious Professional. Already loosing to Samsung and Eizo in terms of direct control and profile with ONLY brightness control and now with a glossy scereen?? Will have to get Eizo now although is more expensive but worth every cent.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
FOR LAPTOP, NOT FOR DESKTOP: Cable too short and startup issues
Written by SS from Pittsburgh
Apr 30, 2009
AGH! The cable length on these new 24" displays is like a meter: great for laptop users who will use only one monitor and want a nice neat cabling system (even comes with a passthrough MagSafe power adapter; i.e. save your existing charger for your travel bag).
BUT alas, I bought two for my MacPro and had to cobble a solution: drilled a hole in my desk exactly between the two monitors--couldn't use existing corner hole or go straight back over the desk--and then have the back of the MacPro directly under that hole. Also note, Apple doesn't sell a mini-displayport extension cable (opposite to their realizing they needed one for their keyboards).
ALSO, fired up my MacPro for the first time and nothing came up on the monitors, and they don't have a power button, this is a huge issue I'm still dealing with!
FINAL THOUGHT: Go with the 30" if you have the MacPro (or can I say another vendor for 24", one with standard DIV connector?)--save yourself the trouble!149 of 174 people found this useful
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Cord too short for Mac Pro
Written by JE from Cincinnati
Mar 23, 2009
This screen is beautiful. The resolution is great and its very attractive, but the cord is too short. Apple can't expect you to have your Mac Pro up on your desk next to the monitor. I think this monitor is fantastic, but the short cord is completely idiotic. I'm an Apple fan through and through, but this really makes me mad. Apple, please resolve tehis by giving Mac Pro owners an extension for the MiniDVI and USB, don't need one for the power cord.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24" flat panel)
Beautiful display but why a short cord?
Written by JT from Calgary
Jul 7, 2009
I love my new display. It looks amazing and the image quality is superb. But I really really am disappointed it has such a short cord. I have to put my display in a location on my desk where I don't want it to be. It's very annoying. I don't understand why Apple would do this. They should GIVE me an extension for the $1000 I spent on this. I also wish I could have a matte finish display. The glossy look can also get annoying because I have windows behind me.
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