is the display in 27inch iMac same as Thunderbolt display?

[Acevesx]

Is it the same display? I was hoping to buy a thunderbolt display but figured if they're the same display I can still connect my MBP to an iMac and just get a new iMac for the kids. Kinda two birds one stone.

 

[TMRaven]

They use the same panel if that's what you mean.

 

[alust2013]

It's the exact same display.

 

[Makaveli6103]

So, is the display over priced or is the iMac a good deal?

 

[panzer06]

So, is the display over priced or is the iMac a good deal?

The iMac is a good deal. The Macmall closeout on the 27" i7 with mini-Displayport input is a great deal that give you a Mac and a great external monitor for any display port capable PC or Mac for $500 more than the display alone.

Of course the 27" display includes the TB hub and extra ports so there's that extra functionality to consider during your comparison.

Cheers,

 

[Smacky]

So will the TB displays be plagued by the yellow tinge issues of the iMacs, if after all they are the same panels

 

[dlimes13]

I have no yellow-tint issue, dust/dirt issue nor dead pixels with my ATD. I guess I am lucky.

 

[iAmYou]

So will the TB displays be plagued by the yellow tinge issues of the iMacs, if after all they are the same panels

I have no issues with yellowing dark spots or dead pixels on my 2011 27" iMac

 

[CWallace]

So will the TB displays be plagued by the yellow tinge issues of the iMacs, if after all they are the same panels

They could be, but I have a 27" 2011 iMac and an ATD and both look pristine.

 

[bniu]

So why does apple not make a 21.5" TB display? Lack of demand for one?

 

[Acevesx]

That's good to hear, I think I know what I'll be doing now, thanks guys!