Apple LED Cinema Display 24 inch LCD Monitor
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- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
- Response Time: Medium (9 - 16.9 ms)
- Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
- Screen Size: 24 inch
- Monitor Type: Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
- Native (Recommended) Resolution: 1920 x 1200
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Great monitor if you're willing to pay
Pros
Beautiful display; easy to connect to new Macs; built-in mic, camera and speakers
Cons
Pricey; No DVI or HDMI input; only connection is Mini DisplayPort
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
A pricey, but excellent complement to a Macbook that turns your machine into a very good desktop computer.
Released in fall 2008, Apple's 24-inch LED Cinema Display is a gorgeous piece of industrial design. The 1920x1200 monitor offers a beautiful picture that often makes even the worst images look good.
The display continues Apple's tradition of minimalistic design. You won't find a single button on the monitor. The front is nearly completely glass with the rest of the machine clad in the same aluminum used in the company's Macbook Pro and iMac lines.
The monitor features three USB ports on the back, plus a single plug with three connectors to your computer -- one for the display, one for power and one for the USB port. A second plug goes into your electric socket.
Designed with the Macbook Pro in mind, hooking up the monitor is a snap. The monitor will power on and off with the laptop (or future Mac Mini) and is really more of a docking station than standalone monitor. It uses the same MagSafe power scheme found on Apple's other computing products.
Although it works wonderfully with newer Macbooks, owners of older Macs will be a bit more disappointed as the display uses a Mini DisplayPort connection, and not DVI, VGA, or other connecting computer standard. This means Windows folks or users with older Macs will have to purchase an adapter to go along with the $899 monitor.
Images on the monitor are bright and crisp and the machine powers on instantly, thanks to its LED backlighting. Blacks are very deep and colors are quite vibrant. Dust and fingerprints are a definite issue with this unit.
The monitor only comes in a glossy option, so users who work in bright rooms or with their backs to the window may experience some difficulty viewing the monitor.
The monitor's speakers are mounted on the bottom of the display and produce decent sound, though audiophiles will want to retain their standalone speakers for better sound.
The microphone is mounted on top of the monitor, along with an iSight camera. In my only test on Skye, I was able to get the microphone to work, but something was wrong with the video. However, my caller did not report any issues with hearing us when we called overseas to Spain.
Though I really love this monitor as it's a perfect complement to my 15" Macbook Pro, I do have some issues with it. My biggest complaint is the amount of heat the unit generates. The aluminum back is very warm to the touch and the bottom generates a good amount of warm air.
Also an issue are the three USB ports. Although it can be argued that the computer hooked up to the monitor also would offer an extra USB port or two, some setups don't permit that. My preference would be to have everything hooked up to the back of the monitor, including keyboard, mouse, printer, card reader, etc., rather than having some gear attached to my keyboard, for example. A fourth or even fifth USB port would have been nice.
My final gripe is the price. Though it's true that Apple's products are certainly of a higher quality than competing brands, it's very difficult to ante up $900 for a 24" monitor when lesser brands could be had for significantly less.
In the end, I'm still happy with Apple's 24" LED Cinema Display.
The display continues Apple's tradition of minimalistic design. You won't find a single button on the monitor. The front is nearly completely glass with the rest of the machine clad in the same aluminum used in the company's Macbook Pro and iMac lines.
The monitor features three USB ports on the back, plus a single plug with three connectors to your computer -- one for the display, one for power and one for the USB port. A second plug goes into your electric socket.
Designed with the Macbook Pro in mind, hooking up the monitor is a snap. The monitor will power on and off with the laptop (or future Mac Mini) and is really more of a docking station than standalone monitor. It uses the same MagSafe power scheme found on Apple's other computing products.
Although it works wonderfully with newer Macbooks, owners of older Macs will be a bit more disappointed as the display uses a Mini DisplayPort connection, and not DVI, VGA, or other connecting computer standard. This means Windows folks or users with older Macs will have to purchase an adapter to go along with the $899 monitor.
Images on the monitor are bright and crisp and the machine powers on instantly, thanks to its LED backlighting. Blacks are very deep and colors are quite vibrant. Dust and fingerprints are a definite issue with this unit.
The monitor only comes in a glossy option, so users who work in bright rooms or with their backs to the window may experience some difficulty viewing the monitor.
The monitor's speakers are mounted on the bottom of the display and produce decent sound, though audiophiles will want to retain their standalone speakers for better sound.
The microphone is mounted on top of the monitor, along with an iSight camera. In my only test on Skye, I was able to get the microphone to work, but something was wrong with the video. However, my caller did not report any issues with hearing us when we called overseas to Spain.
Though I really love this monitor as it's a perfect complement to my 15" Macbook Pro, I do have some issues with it. My biggest complaint is the amount of heat the unit generates. The aluminum back is very warm to the touch and the bottom generates a good amount of warm air.
Also an issue are the three USB ports. Although it can be argued that the computer hooked up to the monitor also would offer an extra USB port or two, some setups don't permit that. My preference would be to have everything hooked up to the back of the monitor, including keyboard, mouse, printer, card reader, etc., rather than having some gear attached to my keyboard, for example. A fourth or even fifth USB port would have been nice.
My final gripe is the price. Though it's true that Apple's products are certainly of a higher quality than competing brands, it's very difficult to ante up $900 for a 24" monitor when lesser brands could be had for significantly less.
In the end, I'm still happy with Apple's 24" LED Cinema Display.
