Just bought the 24" L.C.D. - My first impression and how about yours?

[shoopaman]

I have suspected all along that Apple-the Meticulous Marketer would release the 24" L.C.D. (led cinema display) right on Thanksgiving week Black Friday. It was an agonizing month and a half for the wait. They had it at their domestic cross-dock all along, i bet. Just waited until one of the biggest shopping day to unlash the new Macbook Ho. They did it to lure more people in this day... just a conspiracy... but knowing 's way, it wouldn't surprise me one bit!

Anyhow, I love it!!! I am complete, 24"L.C.D., YOU COMPLETE ME!!!

Sadly, I have a dead pixel and a dent, will exchange asap. I hate going back to exchange but I must have a perfect one. Called store and the mgr. was very helpful... better damn, should be, spent $3K in this combo purchase alone!

Otherwise, it is a match made in heaven. I rub-bit

please post your impression as well~
thx,
Macalicious

 

[Big-TDI-Guy]

Is that a Performa 550 in the background?

 

[ChrisN]

Its an Led btw and I went into the apple store today and really liked the monitor I will probably pick up one up in July. How did ratatouille look anyway?

ChrisN

 

[Big-TDI-Guy]

It's not an LED, it's an LCD - that has a LED backlight.

VERY different from an LED / OLED display. very different.

 

[Hawkeye411]

I think I might get one for my office!

Is the viewable screen the exact same dimension (height x width) as the 24" iMac?

Cheers.

 

[shoopaman]

No, it's my virgin mac - MACINTOSH COLOR CLASSIC 1992/or3 can't remember that far back

Is that a Performa 550 in the background?

When I refer to LCD, I'm saying L-ed C-inema D-isplay - just don't want to write it out all the time. I know, oh~ I know, this is LED backlit - I would've never bought it if it wasn't p.s. Rats were singing Amazing Grace

Its an Led btw and I went into the apple store today and really liked the monitor I will probably pick up one up in July. How did ratatouille look anyway? :ChrisN:

I think so, it's wider in the site spec VS. 24" iMac, because of black bezel on the new L.C.D.

I think I might get one for my office!

Is the viewable screen the exact same dimension (height x width) as the 24" iMac?

Cheers.

 

[Hawkeye411]

It looks wider than the iMac. I guess that this is because the display doesn't have the big metal area below the screen like the iMac does.

Very impressive.

 

[avalys]

How does the screen compare to that of the new 15" MacBook Pro?

I really, really like the screen on mine, and will definitely buy one of these new displays if it is equally good.

 

[Mac In School]

Only one complaint, and correct me if I'm wrong, but...

In iChat and Photo Booth, you don't seem to be able to choose which iSight camera you use, while running with your MBP open (extended desktop). You get the one on the notebook. I'd rather have the one on the cinema display work. It sits in front of my, while the notebook is off to the side.

You can choose which to record yourself on in iMovie, but not Photo Booth or iChat.

If someone knows if a way to switch 'em, post it!

 

[shoopaman]

black bezel on the 24"L.C.D. is about 1/2" wider than my 20" iMac.

It looks wider than the iMac. I guess that this is because the display doesn't have the big metal area below the screen like the iMac does.

Very impressive.

MBP screen is awesome, so, if you're sold on "equally", i think you'll be short $899.00+tax very soon 24"L.C.D. is awee-Some!!! check out the iphone shots... don't know if you can tell but in life it is...!!!

How does the screen compare to that of the new 15" MacBook Pro?

I really, really like the screen on mine, and will definitely buy one of these new displays if it is equally good.

 

[shoopaman]

Page 7 and 9 from L.C.D. manual will give you those answers.

Only one complaint, and correct me if I'm wrong, but...

In iChat and Photo Booth, you don't seem to be able to choose which iSight camera you use, while running with your MBP open (extended desktop). You get the one on the notebook. I'd rather have the one on the cinema display work. It sits in front of my, while the notebook is off to the side.

You can choose which to record yourself on in iMovie, but not Photo Booth or iChat.

If someone knows if a way to switch 'em, post it!

 

[Weepul]

One thing I'm dying to know - maybe you can answer this - is whether the glass on front is held on by magnets and removable like the glass over the iMac screen. So uh, is it?

 

[shoopaman]

Didn't know that but if I had to guess, why not? it's practically the same without the AL. bust.

One thing I'm dying to know - maybe you can answer this - is whether the glass on front is held on by magnets and removable like the glass over the iMac screen. So uh, is it?

 

[jamestemroot]

have you got any idea which panels are used yet?

would love to hear back, as i might be purchasing one in the next week.

thx

I have suspected all along that Apple-the Meticulous Marketer would release the 24" L.C.D. (led cinema display) right on Thanksgiving week Black Friday. It was an agonizing month and a half for the wait. They had it at their domestic cross-dock all along, i bet. Just waited until one of the biggest shopping day to unlash the new Macbook Ho. They did it to lure more people in this day... just a conspiracy... but knowing 's way, it wouldn't surprise me one bit!

Anyhow, I love it!!! I am complete, 24"L.C.D., YOU COMPLETE ME!!!

Sadly, I have a dead pixel and a dent, will exchange asap. I hate going back to exchange but I must have a perfect one. Called store and the mgr. was very helpful... better damn, should be, spent $3K in this combo purchase alone!

Otherwise, it is a match made in heaven. I rub-bit

please post your impression as well~
thx,
Macalicious

 

[Nik]

How bright is the Display in the lowest setting compared to the current iMac?
The current iMac is too bright for me in the lowest setting, actually.

 

[Big-TDI-Guy]

How bright is the Display in the lowest setting compared to the current iMac?
The current iMac is too bright for me in the lowest setting, actually.

You need Shades. http://www.charcoaldesign.co.uk/shades

 

[Nik]

"[Shades] should not be used if colour accuracy is critical."
Thanks for the link but the sentence above is a dealbreaker.

 

[MGLXP]

black bezel on the 24"L.C.D. is about 1/2" wider than my 20" iMac.


MBP screen is awesome, so, if you're sold on "equally", i think you'll be short $899.00+tax very soon 24"L.C.D. is awee-Some!!! check out the iphone shots... don't know if you can tell but in life it is...!!!

Why are you trying to portray the quality of the monitor using a sub-par iPhone camera?

 

[MGLXP]

have you got any idea which panels are used yet?

would love to hear back, as i might be purchasing one in the next week.

thx

No one has any idea yet until someone is able to decipher the EDID (version 1.4) data from the monitor or physically open the monitor to find out.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

I believe it is an IPS panel, but as ^ post mentioned, I'm not sure. I might get one of these, but $899 for a display is ... somewhat expensive. I know it's LED backlit, and the cool docking mechanism. When our economy goes ^, I might just splurge.

 

[Cynicalone]

Can you tell me how long each of the three connectors are? I'm trying to figure out if the display will work with the Macbook Air. On the Macbook Air the MagSafe is on the opposite side from the MiniDisplay Port. I went to the Apple store to look but they have it setup in such a way that you can't see the cable. It's wrapped up and zip tied. I asked the "genius" if it would be able to work with the Air he said "I don't know."

 

[shoopaman]

Just felt like it.

Why are you trying to portray the quality of the monitor using a sub-par iPhone camera?

it is very dim, i'd say it's about 20% dimmer than my 20"iMac. don't know how it compares to 24"

How bright is the Display in the lowest setting compared to the current iMac?
The current iMac is too bright for me in the lowest setting, actually.

we have pretty good idea, it's at the very least on par with 24"iMac. and we know what 24"iMac has under its skin.

No one has any idea yet until someone is able to decipher the EDID (version 1.4) data from the monitor or physically open the monitor to find out.

Happy to report i'd say it's enough for macbook air. it was the first thing i did when i opened the box because i remembered someone addressing this issue in another thread, i measured on my MBP, it has enough room, if it had ports on both sides. would be the stupidest dumbshets if advertised and didn't fit...

Can you tell me how long each of the three connectors are? I'm trying to figure out if the display will work with the Macbook Air. On the Macbook Air the MagSafe is on the opposite side from the MiniDisplay Port. I went to the Apple store to look but they have it setup in such a way that you can't see the cable. It's wrapped up and zip tied. I asked the "genius" if it would be able to work with the Air he said "I don't know."

 

[Weepul]

Didn't know that but if I had to guess, why not? it's practically the same without the AL. bust.

Would you be willing to try and find out? If it is, I think I'd actually want one of these as soon as there's a Mac Pro that's compatible. If not, well, no interest then.

 

[shoopaman]

Should consult apple, I will not dissect my new baby

Would you be willing to try and find out? If it is, I think I'd actually want one of these as soon as there's a Mac Pro that's compatible. If not, well, no interest then.

 

[wetrix]

The cables are short. About 3 feet.

The MacBook Air External Superdrive works through the USB hub on the monitor, which is very nice.