MacBook Pro and Display why it's not that overpriced

[jfriedman8]

So I have a new Uni 15" MBP and am considering getting an Air and the display. When I broke down everything the display has, I really do not think it is that overpriced, here's my thoughts, just curious if anyone else agrees.

1. It's a 24" LED screen
2. It's also a very good 2.1 sound system (lets say that would be an extra $75 for good looking and sounding 2.1 speakers to match the MBP. I say that because the whole point of this display is to integrate it with other Apple products)
3. It's a second magsafe charger. ($79)
4. It looks cleaner than adding the two above accessories

My previous Gateway FHD2400 24" monitor was about $425, so I am basing the pricing according to that price level/ quality. So here is my conclusion:
The price of my Gateway with the two accessories is $579. The display with education discount is $799 +tx, but for this conversations sake neglect it. I would value the LED'ness about $100/150 over just an old CCFL LCD, so that really makes this a question of $679 to $799 and a difference of $120. I would say to have everything integrated in one great looking quality display it is worth it.

 

[tecknical]

does it have HDMI?
that for me is a big no-no because in a small college dorm, a 24" monitor is the perfect way to play PS3 and 360, which require HDMI.

so it is overpriced when you think of the general functionality of the monitor.

apple tax ftw.

 

[jfriedman8]

No HDMI, it's specifically made for the NEW line up of Mac laptops. It only has one cable split 3 ways for sound through USB, power with masafe, and display via the Mini Displayport. Since I have a MBP and eventually a MBA it is a perfect companion, not really overpriced in my opinion.

 

[Hydroxs]

The richer you are, the less expensive things seem to be. Not all of us can buy a $2500 computer then a $900 monitor lol.

 

[brentsg]

And let's not forget that it's an H-IPS panel as well. That alone removes monitors like the Gateway from the comparison.

This display is squarely aimed at a target. If you need a multi-purpose display to play games and watch movies in a college dorm, then this product was not designed with you in mind. It's as simple as that.

For what it is designed to do, it is a good value for me. I would not even consider dropping down to a TN or PVA panel in order to gain an HDMI port.