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27-in Apple Display difference ?

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micb1

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Sep 18, 2008
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There seems to be 2 different displays available from Apple.

The MC007B/A (newest) and the MC914B/B (previous version ?)

Can anyone help me understand the difference ?

All I can see is that the oldest is faster (5ms vs 12ms). It also offers thunderbolt instead of miniPort, which I am not confused (which I could...) is not really an issue as thunderbolt will work with any Macs that have either miniPort or ThunderBolt...

Can anyone see or know about any other differences between the 2 models ?

I intend to daisy chain monitors. Will the older design with Thunderbolt have any limitations for example...

If anybody can help that would be great. Thanks.
 
Old one is the acd apple Cinema Display. Uses Mini DisplayPort as connection.

Current one is tbd Thunderbolt Display. Uses thunderbolt as the connection and monitor is a hub. Has a tb port' usb2, FireWire and Ethernet.
 
JeffiJers said:
Old one is the acd apple Cinema Display. Uses Mini DisplayPort as connection.

Current one is tbd Thunderbolt Display. Uses thunderbolt as the connection and monitor is a hub. Has a tb port' usb2, FireWire and Ethernet.
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I knew I was confused :)

Is the new one the cheapest one then ?

http://www.dabs.com/products/apple-thunderbolt-display-27--16-9-5ms-led-8BN2.html

http://www.dabs.com/products/apple-27--mc007b-a-12ms-usb-75RL.html?refs=428490000&src=3

APPLE store says the new one is 12ms...
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC914B/B/apple-thunderbolt-display-27-inch?fnode=53
 
Both models are 12 ms. One is the Apple Cinema display, the other is the Apple Thunderbolt display. Same exact displays - just different interfaces (and additional ports on the Thunderbolt model). Get the thunderbolt model if you have Macs that have a thunderbolt port - or maybe wait a couple of weeks to see if Apple releases new models.
 
Mini Disply Port on the Thunderbolt Display

Speaking of the new 27" Thunderbolt (TB) Display..... . Does anyone know if the the TB connection on the back of these monitors, will act as a mini-display port INPUT if the Built-in Thunderbolt cable is left disconnected ??
 
durhamj said:
Speaking of the new 27" Thunderbolt (TB) Display..... . Does anyone know if the the TB connection on the back of these monitors, will act as a mini-display port INPUT if the Built-in Thunderbolt cable is left disconnected ??
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Yes, it works. People have reported that when trouble shooting faulty thunderbolt display units. Why do you ask btw?
 
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