Comments on: Photos: Apple LED Cinema Display from all angles

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[ViiBe]

How about some some shots compared to the 20inch Aluminum iMac. that would be awsome.

[panda630]

how does cnet not have a new macbook is it not what you guys doe review new stuff the macbook came out like two months ago

[myles taylor]

I was wondering that too. You don't keep your review units around? No there has one? Just curious.

[DarkHawke]

And there's no DVI adapter that comes with it? ***? I'm all for pushing the tech envelope, but this seems more like shoving a proprietary connector down our throats. I can see wanting a small port on a laptop, but insisting on a small port for a monitor is insane. Between DVI and HDMI, we're covered vis a vis monitor connectivity, thanks. Yet another reason to hate Apple and their condescending capriciousness.

[shinelikeitdoes]

*yawn* dont buy it then. HDMI was another new proprietary input a couple years back but you seem comfy with it now, yeah? personally im looking forward to the review to see whether i should get one for my new macbook pro.

[bart6425]

Yes it DOES seem like Apple is shoving stuff up the user's throat with this mini dvi crap. Amazing, i mean it's not like Apple has done this before!

[tcr071]

Wow. That thing is nice. Now all I need is $900 so I can pay at least $400 more than it is worth.

Could go out an buy a nice 32 - 37" 1080p LCD for that price.

Tough decision tough decision...

[myles taylor]

I thought it was $800.

I would never buy an Apple display unless I got one for cheaper. I agree they are overpriced. You're paying for looks and brand. People do it all the time with clothes and purses, and other stuff. Why not with Apple? Someday when I can afford to, I'll pay for the Apple brand. Until then, I'll buy cheap monitors. :)

[b_baggins]

Yep. And when you buy that nice big LCD, set it next to the Apple display and then check out the viewing angles. Watch the colors go all funky on your big LCD.

The reason that Apple displays are so expensive is because of the very wide viewing angles. That technology costs money.

But you go right ahead and keep thinking that you're getting a better product for less money.

[QuadFather]

@b_baggins,

I'll have you know that the colors on my sub-$900 high def television are rich, deep, and beautiful. You're going to have to try much harder to convince me that a minor color improvement - if that even turned out to be the case - is worth the massive *downgrade* in size and the massive *upgrade* in price.

Now, on average, about how often do you spend viewing your 24-inch monitor at wide angles? My guess is that you plant your butt about twelve inches from the display and stay there for the entire duration of the session. So ... is anybody sitting around you at wide angles, justifying your $300-$400 investment? I doubt the screen is big enough for them to see around you. Hmm ...

The technology for "the very wide viewing angles" already exists elsewhere ... on my lovely sub-$900 high def television. (Seriously, when was the last time you had an issue with viewing angles? Come on.)

If value is measured by user experience rather than by brand or the lasted tech, then it looks like I will be enjoying my movies big and beautiful while you will enjoy gawking at that shiny apple icon for a much higher price.

[QuadFather]

... but only on the new MacBooks. I get to pick.

Tough break.

[marknichelson]

typical apple product...looks good sitting on the desk, but has very limited functionality

[jscott418]

You got to love Apple, first they brag up Firewire as better then USB which it was. Then get all the Mac freaks to buy into it. Then a few years later start pulling it from you computer line. Now let's play musical video connectors. Does anyone see a pattern here with Apple. Tell you what, if your gonna play in the Apple world be prepared to keep shelling out money.

[jtsnyc47]

Firewire was introduced in 2001, so that's 8 years and counting. ONE line of computer is having its FW port pulled, leaving all the other lines still supporting the FW standard. You're either an idiot or a troll.

I have a PowerMac G5 purchased in 2004. Still runs the latest version of 10.5 like a champ. Next year will be the first OS that doesn't support the G5s - so that's 5 years running the same OS with all the connectors I need (including a FW 800 drive I bought 2 weeks ago).

[donsms]

If it isn`t the Apple way then it`s the highway folks.Just another example of Job`s narcissistic thinking.Oh well,who cares anyway.

[paindoc66]

Yes, you do become engrossed in apple "hype" and pay an initial premium. But as an apple procare customer, I can say I've gotten longer use of my apple products and don't discard and replace like I have with windows based machines. So over the long term my total costs have been compatible and have been very satisfied with apple products.

[ddiddy415]

hey.....this display is crap......I went to the apple store and they said the only way to use it is if you have a new macbook........ha ha ha......your basically screwed if you don't have one. I don't like the fact that u need to buy an adapter to be able to do what you want to do like watch tv. And as for the price $899.....thats way too much for a 720p display.....Not WORTH THE MONEY......NIce display overall.....but again...you always have to buy extra crap to make it work the way you want it too

3 out of 5 stars
Pros:Nice design
Cons: Toooooooooo many.....>Stay away

[random truth]

Are you an idiot 1024x720 =720p
The led cinema has 1920 by 1200 pixels = 1200p

[ddiddy415]

not an idiot random truth......when you have apple....thats the highest rsolution you can get 720p YOU MOFO

[ddiddy415]

not an idiot random truth......do you seriously think apple would sell a 1200p resolution screen at that price......You my friend are the idiot......Where is the hdmi cable? I don't see one.....do you? Have fun using the 1920 by 1200 to download amazing christmas wallpapers......cause thats all you'll be doing. Stop defending apple.......the ffff'd up on this one

[random truth]

Are you literally retarded.
1. http://www.apple.com/displays/specs.html
highest resolution 1920 by 1200
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television#High-Definition_Display_Resolutions
I hope you can figure out for your self how they measure hd resolution
3. It does not need Hdmi, it uses display port
HDMI is basically dual-link dvi + audio
4. It uses displayport
Display Port is HDMI's competitor. I let you look up the stats if you want. They support the same resolutions, however Display Port will allow for better quality because the signal is not being changed from digital-to-analogue-back to-digital. Instead it is remaining in the same form.
5. what is wrong with you. Christmas wallpapers, seriously you think I will be downloading christmas wallpapers on a pro display. That just does not need any more comments.
6. Wow an apple user knows about spec's and google.
7. Is your keyboard screwed up because on all of your posts you have things misspelled, wrong punctuation, and cant seem to use correct grammar. Or is it just a problem with the empty shell between the keyboard and the chair.

[QuadFather]

@random truth,

In any case, ddiddy415 is right about whether this display is worth it - it's not. See my comments above.

For a "Cinema" experience, reviews all over the place say that 1080 is wasted on anything less than 50 inches.
http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/720p-vs-1080p-hdtv/

For photoshopping or gaming, maybe. But then, wouldn't a larger screen size +PLUS+ the same 1080 resolution be a more versatile option? And thus, more cost-effective?

And who cares about the cables? Do they not all get the job done? All I know is that the mac only works on the new macbooks. Thanks, but I'll stick with hdmi and the free market.

As ddiddy415 and myself said: NOT WORTH THE BLOODY MONEY.

[QuadFather]

@random truth,

"Is your keyboard screwed up [sic: end of a question] because [sic: fragment, begins with "because"] on all of your posts [sic: pause, comma missing] you have things misspelled, wrong punctuation [sic: subject of list unclear; "have" or "things" or "you"?], and cant [sic: missing apostrophe] seem to use correct grammar."

CORRECTION: Is your keyboard screwed up? I ask because, on all of your posts, you have wrong punctuation, misspelled words, and you can't seem to use correct grammar.

SUGGESTION: On all of your posts, I see misspellings, poor grammar, and improper use of punctuation. Is your keyboard screwed up or something?

[random truth]

@Quadfather
I respect your comments but may I point out that...
Yes cables do make a difference. Go hook up a coaxial cable, a RCA cable, a svideo cable, a HDMI cable, and a vga cable to your HDTV. Then come back and tell me with a strait face that they all have the same image quality. My second point is this monitor is meant to be used from approximately a foot away. There is a large difference from the 10-15 feet away that a tv is meant to be watched at. My third note is this is a profession display. It has to have far better display quality than a HDTV and is comparable to screens of similar specifications. Last, I will not buy this display. I am not in need of a display of this quality. You see, the items that I work with do not need to be color perfect. As I will admit I am not a professional photographer.
P.S. Considering that Ddiddy415 had to result to vulgarity says alot about his maturity.

[QuadFather]

@random truth,
I don't disagree that cables make a difference. I am only questioning whether there is a significant enough difference - or even a noticeable one - between hdmi and the mac cable to justify the huge price / size gap.

I criticize this monitor on the basis that it is advertised as a "Cinema" display rather than a "professional" display. I don't know many people who like to enjoy a "Cinema" experience at a 12-inch viewing distance.

In my earlier comments, I already acknowledge the monitor's potential for various alternative uses - but even then, is it worth it? If, say, the "color perfect" is significantly improved over other displays ... Well, maybe it is worth it for *professional* use when compared to other professional monitors.

But again, this is a "Cinema" display, so ... The thing is stuck with its ostensible *target* audience not being able to justify the payout.