Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Odd...refurb Cinema Displays suddenly sold out?

M

martinm0

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Feb 27, 2010
568
25
Just noticed today that the refurbished Cinema Display is suddenly sold out on the Apple website, though the Thunderbolt Displays are still listed. I frequent the refurb site quite often and this is the first time I've seen the Cinema Displays not listed in a very long time (and of course I was just about to buy one).

I'm sure this is just a situation of them either being sold out or maybe a glitch, but anyone want to speculate about new displays or Mac Pros? (Note, the display is still available new in box in the online store).

And while I'm at it, what does everyone think will happen once the new Mac Pros finally do come out? Will Apple find a way to integrate Thunderbolt connections into the video card? Or will the GPU be more akin to the iMac and not be a replaceable PCIe card? Would Apple be so bold as to create a new external Display that would support both Thunderbolt and mini displayport so it could be used with any Mac?
 
It could mean that new models are coming out with the new mac pro system. I am hearing it could come out within the next couple months.

martinm0 said:
Just noticed today that the refurbished Cinema Display is suddenly sold out on the Apple website, though the Thunderbolt Displays are still listed. I frequent the refurb site quite often and this is the first time I've seen the Cinema Displays not listed in a very long time (and of course I was just about to buy one).

I'm sure this is just a situation of them either being sold out or maybe a glitch, but anyone want to speculate about new displays or Mac Pros? (Note, the display is still available new in box in the online store).

And while I'm at it, what does everyone think will happen once the new Mac Pros finally do come out? Will Apple find a way to integrate Thunderbolt connections into the video card? Or will the GPU be more akin to the iMac and not be a replaceable PCIe card? Would Apple be so bold as to create a new external Display that would support both Thunderbolt and mini displayport so it could be used with any Mac?
Click to expand...
 
The 27" Cinema Display was discontinued in 2011, though Apple obviously had supplies left from either extra stock or returned units. Although it's possible that the displays may pop up again in the refurb store, it's likely that Apple will, at some point, run out of them since the unit was succeeded by the current Thunderbolt display.

As for an updated version, it stands to reason that Apple will introduce a newer version that will take its design cues from the current iMac. I assume they'll update the USB ports to 3.0 and include at least a Thunderbolt and an Ethernet port.

If you're desperate to get a 27" Cinema Display, I'm happy to sell you mine! I'll be happy to upgrade to the Thunderbolt display! :)
 
cxc273 said:
The 27" Cinema Display was discontinued in 2011, though Apple obviously had supplies left from either extra stock or returned units. Although it's possible that the displays may pop up again in the refurb store, it's likely that Apple will, at some point, run out of them since the unit was succeeded by the current Thunderbolt display.

As for an updated version, it stands to reason that Apple will introduce a newer version that will take its design cues from the current iMac. I assume they'll update the USB ports to 3.0 and include at least a Thunderbolt and an Ethernet port.

If you're desperate to get a 27" Cinema Display, I'm happy to sell you mine! I'll be happy to upgrade to the Thunderbolt display! :)
Click to expand...

Cinema Display is still available in UK from Apple with 24 hours delivery at £899. Hardly ever have either of the displays in the refurb store here though.
 
cxc273 said:
The 27" Cinema Display was discontinued in 2011, though Apple obviously had supplies left from either extra stock or returned units. Although it's possible that the displays may pop up again in the refurb store, it's likely that Apple will, at some point, run out of them since the unit was succeeded by the current Thunderbolt display.

As for an updated version, it stands to reason that Apple will introduce a newer version that will take its design cues from the current iMac. I assume they'll update the USB ports to 3.0 and include at least a Thunderbolt and an Ethernet port.

If you're desperate to get a 27" Cinema Display, I'm happy to sell you mine! I'll be happy to upgrade to the Thunderbolt display! :)
Click to expand...
It wasn't discontinued. They still offer it new in store.
 
Damn, and sniped while I was trying to checkout.

EDIT - showed back up and placed the order a few minutes ago.
 
Last edited:
My bad on that -- I was under the mistaken impression that once Apple introduced the 27" Thunderbolt that the 27" Cinema Display was discontinued! Thanks for the correction, gang!

dmax35, I'm sure the Cinema Display will pop up again at some point soon. There's a really great site that tracks refurbs that will ping you if you want one of these from Apple: http://www.refurb.me/us/

But if you're interested in mine -- I originally purchased it as a refurb, but it's still in pristine condition -- let me know!
 
I would like to see this possibility even if refurb Displays are still sold. I have a bad feeling however, that Apple is going to continue to get out of the display business for the most part.
macalec said:
It could mean that new models are coming out with the new mac pro system. I am hearing it could come out within the next couple months.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back