So any issues on this display that is well known? Its about time for me to upgrade to this monster sized display.
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27" Cinema Display
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I bought the ACD27" for my PC and I couldn't be happier. I personally love the glossy finish, colors look very vivid and there is no "sparkle" effect like the DELL U2711 or U3011 which imho are just horrible to use. Inputs are a bit lacking but I got my ACD27" hooked up to my XBOX 360 and PC with the Atlona HD620 converter + miniDP KVM switch. The only real issue I have with the ACD27" is that the XBOX 360 gets upconverted from 1080p to 1440p which causes some minor video pixellation. Overall I'd say the ACD27" is only satisfactory if you want to use it for a 360 or a PS3, but for a Mac or PC it's everything I ever could have wanted.
As of now just the 27" ones. I don't think we will see the 24" on Apple's refurb site much more. Honestly, this thing came in a brown box and was cheaper. The packaging was identical to new and the quality is as if it is new. Its amazing
I absolutely love it. Best money i ever spent on a display in my entire life. Screw the lack of inputs, the beauty of the screen, the fantastic build quality, edge-to-edge glass, ability to 'dock' my MBP using the same cable adds up to pretty much the perfect accompaniment to any mac
Well worth the money. and then some. after using it about 3 months for day to day stuff, watching movies, and all that jazz. If my ACD disappeared today. I'd gladly play up to 1.5 times its price for a replacement. thats how much i love it. now go buy one!
Well worth the money. and then some. after using it about 3 months for day to day stuff, watching movies, and all that jazz. If my ACD disappeared today. I'd gladly play up to 1.5 times its price for a replacement. thats how much i love it. now go buy one!
+1, for years I have been a matte die hard, but since Apple did away with restocking fees, I thought I'd try the ACD 27 as an upgrade to my Dell U2410.
There is no comparison.
I really thought glare would be an issue, but it isn't a problem at all. Plus, everything is crystal clear since you no longer have to read through the matte coating. Should have saved myself the trouble by not buying the Dell's and going straight with Apple a few months ago.
I love my 27"er (I havent had to move my Mac Pro up however, as the cable will reach... just) - now Ive got to find enough for a second one...
I agree that the cable is too short. Im keeping my Mac pro centered under my desk so that the wires from both displays reach. Otherwise. Only 1 will just barely reach.... Time to visit monoprice 
Why did I wait so long?
I ordered mine the day the sound fix came out. The only gripe I had was why did I wait so long???
This thing is awesome. My eyes are so happy! I'd been using some other 24 incher for about 2 years and it was pretty good after I got it calibrated and tweak a number of times, but this is ***so*** much better!
If you think about it, you stare at the thing many, many hours a day, and really no price is too high to pay to keep your eyes happy and healthy... $1k is not expensive at all!
BTW, I got it from cost central (i don't work nor am i affiliated with them) for only $934.61, no tax + free shipping. I used my AMEX, so got a 2nd year of warranty coverage. It came nicely packed, no diff than anything I've gotten from Apple. Here's the link for your convenience... http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Apple_LED_Cinema_Display/MC007LLA/11214919/
The sound is nice. The cable management is unbeatable if you use a mb. I just wish it has more USBs, but a little hub in the back solves the problem, and I don't even see it...
I ordered mine the day the sound fix came out. The only gripe I had was why did I wait so long???
This thing is awesome. My eyes are so happy! I'd been using some other 24 incher for about 2 years and it was pretty good after I got it calibrated and tweak a number of times, but this is ***so*** much better!
If you think about it, you stare at the thing many, many hours a day, and really no price is too high to pay to keep your eyes happy and healthy... $1k is not expensive at all!
BTW, I got it from cost central (i don't work nor am i affiliated with them) for only $934.61, no tax + free shipping. I used my AMEX, so got a 2nd year of warranty coverage. It came nicely packed, no diff than anything I've gotten from Apple. Here's the link for your convenience... http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Apple_LED_Cinema_Display/MC007LLA/11214919/
The sound is nice. The cable management is unbeatable if you use a mb. I just wish it has more USBs, but a little hub in the back solves the problem, and I don't even see it...
dude the led display is like heaven. its so cool. just beware of the glossy screen. people seem to hate glossy screens but i kind of prefer them over the matt screens.