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Apple LED Cinema Display 27 inch

Based on 15 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

8
Bad:

1

Pros

Resolution, Design, Builtin iSight Camera and Microphone
Gorgeous display; beautiful design; works seamlessly with a Mac
The Apple LED Cinema Display's high resolution and screen coating gives it not only great performance in movies and games, but also in everyday tasks. The monitor works seamlessly when connected to a recent model MacBook, and provides a charging stati

Cons

Only a Mini DisplayPort, Price, Lack of an Adjustable Height Stand, Boot Camp Install is Needed for Windows Users
Difficult to use with Windows; expensive; limited connectivity options and physical adjustability
Thanks to Apple's decision to only include a Mini DisplayPort connection, the LED Cinema Display can only be used with Macs from late 2008 and on. Also, the display lacks ergonomic features and more-granular customization options. Some users will not

By Trusted Reviews on February 08, 2011

There’s no doubt that the iMac is a pretty, pretty thing. Indeed for us, it’s the Natalie Portman of computers [high praise indeed – Ed]; beautiful, stylish and intelligent, and the all-in-one desktop computer by which all others are...

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By Digital Arts Online on January 13, 2011

Aside from lacking a couple of inches of aluminum at the bottom, Apple’s 27-inch Cinema Display looks nearly identical to the 27-inch iMac. It has built-in speakers, an iSight camera and a microphone too, just like the iMac. The resemblance...

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By About.com on December 26, 2010

Manufacturer's SiteOct 4 2010 - For years, Apple has offered gorgeous displays that appeal to graphic designers and media professionals. Now with the availability of Boot Camp, Apple products can even be used by Windows PC gamers. The latest Cinema...

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By TechRadar on December 06, 2010

Apple kit's never cheap, and the Apple 27-inch Cinema Display, stunning though the image is, does little to break that notion. At £899 before January's VAT rise, this costs more than an 11-inch MacBook Air, although you do get a heck of a...

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By IT PRO on December 03, 2010

The LED Cinema Display aims to deliver high-end image quality with minimal fuss, and it largely succeeds in doing so. Indeed, for well-off Apple users who want excellent image quality, but don't wish to contend with the usual variety of...

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By PC Advisor on November 26, 2010

Apple’s 27in LED Cinema Display makes a great companion to any Mac that uses a Mini DisplayPort connection, but is especially well suited to Mac portable users who can take advantage of the provided Mag Safe power connector and the display’s...

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By PC Authority on November 16, 2010

Apple's extravagant 27in Cinema Display looks wonderful, but is it really worth all that cash?...

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By Bare Feats on October 14, 2010

We ordered the Apple 27" LED Cinema Display the day it appeared on the Apple Store website (Sept 17th). We've had the 27" LED Cinema in our lab since Sept 24th. We haven't done an extensive, scientific comparison with a host of other...

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By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2010

This huge LCD packs impressive performance and sky-high resolution into a beautifully designed, stunning screen. It's not without quirks, however, and Windows users (even in Boot Camp) will want to steer clear....

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By cnet on September 28, 2010

As a desktop display and USB extender, the 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display works wonderfully; however, for $1,000, there are better monitors that offer more options, including PC and Mac...

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