I've been thinking about getting a 30" ACD, and it doesn't look like the new model is coming out anytime soon, so I may settle for the old one. I've been looking at the refurbs, and they're discounted quite a bit. Has anyone had experience with Apple refurb monitors? Any scratches, scuffs, etc. on the display or case? Does anyone know if they replace the casing by default? I'd really hate to spend $1,000+ and have blemishes. Thanks!
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Refurb Cinema Displays?
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Interesting idea, but it has some downsides. Resolution is 160 pixels smaller vertically on the 27", and you have to have the computer on to use it as a monitor. That's 365W for the 27" vs. 150W for the 30". Plus, you can only use DisplayPort, which my Mac Pro does not have.
Actually from what I have been hearing you can use one of apple's display port connectors (i.e. displayport to DVI) to connect it to your mac pro.
Get a friend who's a student to buy you a new one for less
tell more. what's a new one cost at student discount?
Get a friend who's a student to buy you a new one for less
Uh, they don't sell new 30" displays anymore and student discounts don't apply to the refurbished site. A student discount will only get you $100 off a new 24" CD so you're better going with refurbished. I've had nothing but good results from the refurbished site...
Yeah, they do. Online, and in the retail stores.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9179LL/A?n=display&fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTA4MzU1OTQ&s=topSellers