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Apple Cinema Display 27" Thunderbolt is outdated, but would you buy it?
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Because of different lighting technology, etc., for instance, LED vs CCFL or smaller parts. The new ATD will likely be using the exact same panel, with a similarly rated PSU, and equivalent boards. I've seen the insides of both the new iMac and older ATD; don't expect much miniaturization of the parts, they'll just be crammed closer together.
I'm tired of waiting for the refresh. It's been silly to miss out on all of that screen space at home (13 inch MBPr) just in the hope that a display with the new panel is just around the corner.
If the new one was going to up the resolution, it might be a different story. However, all indications seem to be that the new ATD will just be thinner with less glare and a USB3 update. I can't say that any of those are deal breakers for me, so I might as well buy now.
If the new one was going to up the resolution, it might be a different story. However, all indications seem to be that the new ATD will just be thinner with less glare and a USB3 update. I can't say that any of those are deal breakers for me, so I might as well buy now.
I bought the 13" rMBP on launch in October. I was tempted to add the Thunderbolt Display having had the 27" iMac beforehand, but held off expecting a refresh sooner than later. If I knew I'd still be without one in March, I probably would've just bought one then, but now I feel like I've waited so long, I might as well just keep waiting.
It's funny you say that because after I loaded my cart online, I relented and decided to wait as well. I'll just continue to "suffer" with my 13 inch retina screen.
Well, I look at it like I've had 4+ months to enjoy the main reason I bought the 13" rMBP --- for the RETINA display!
Now that I'm "used to" Retina and the novelty has worn off a bit, I'm ready for it's big screen companion. Whenever the new TBD gets released, I will be ready to buy it.
I'm definitely waiting now, sods law tells me that if I were to buy the current TBD, they would release the new one a few days later so no way am I going through that pain.
Besides, I have my Mac Mini going in to my 27" iMac via MDP and it's working a treat. I have Windows Bootcamp running on my Mac Mini, if I want OS X I simply hit CMD+F2 and I'm in!
But I do really want the new TBD so I can have both side by side... and it has to be a TBD for me, no Dell display as I need the spare ThunderBolt port for future daisy chaining!
Besides, I have my Mac Mini going in to my 27" iMac via MDP and it's working a treat. I have Windows Bootcamp running on my Mac Mini, if I want OS X I simply hit CMD+F2 and I'm in!
But I do really want the new TBD so I can have both side by side... and it has to be a TBD for me, no Dell display as I need the spare ThunderBolt port for future daisy chaining!
As photographers the last thing we want is a matte monitor. Just try to do detailed editing or sharpening on a matte/diffused screen.
Or just be better photographers and not have to do either!
j/k...it was just too easy not to go for it!
Just FYI, Best Buy put them on sale $949...
Anytime I have seen an Apple product go on sale at Best Buy, it usually was preceding an update being released...how long that is, no idea...
Anytime I have seen an Apple product go on sale at Best Buy, it usually was preceding an update being released...how long that is, no idea...
Bought one for my wife a couple months ago, from Best Buy for $949. And been watching the price for the last 6 to 8 months. Best Buy seems to lower the price to $949 every other week.
Pat
waiting with you
Yep I am waiting with you. I want to be happy not settle your right in your choice. Right here with ya brotha
Yep I am waiting with you. I want to be happy not settle your right in your choice. Right here with ya brotha