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This is an absolutely stunning display. I do programming, graphic design, and video, and this display performs well for my purposes.

I ordered this with the Nvidia GT120 (cheaper than the upcoming mini display port adapters, and better than the Early 2008 Mac Pro's stock Radeon HD2600), and the two work great together. I did have to reset the PRAM to get the Mac to recognize the new card (cmd-opt-P-R at startup), but that's easy and not unusual.

You need to set up your workspace so that you minimize reflections with any glossy display, but the payoff is IMHO a crisp, bright display with good color (I calibrated with an eyeOne). I also appreciate the fast power up from display sleep, with immediate and stable brightness; no need to let the backlights "warm up" with this LED display. No dead or stuck pixels on this particular unit.

The built-in iSight and microphone are nice. The speakers are okay, but I use external speakers for music, and this display's speakers for alert sounds, which works great. Short cables, but okay in my setup. More USB ports would be nice.

But overall, an outstanding display.

(10 of 12 people found this review useful)

I originally bought myself a macbook (aluminium) in February, and when i worked on a friends imac I loved the screen size and clarity. This screen gives me the combo of both. Plug the laptop in, I basically have an Imac, then unplug it and off to college etc. cable length complaints are a bit unfair, cable is approx 1m long, dont see a need for anything longer, complaints about glare are again picky. It is pricey, but worth it. Oh and easy way around not being able to turn screen off at night is to use energy saver settings and turn display sleep to 1 min before you head to bed.

(3 of 3 people found this review useful)

For me, this monitor is phenomenal. It is the only product on the market that has 1) a quality panel (IPS), 2) a glossy finish and 3) LED backlighting.

I initially went with a Dell 2408WFP since it was half the price, but due to the heavy anti-glare coating, found text very difficult to read and a major strain on my eyes. Even better matte coatings (e.g. the current 30'' Cinema Display) have a shimmering or sparkling effect easily seen on a white background, which I find distracting. The LED Cinema Display has no such issues - text is clear and sharp. Reflections are certainly present, like on any other glossy screen, but I don't find them distracting.

The only faults I can find with this monitor are the lack of inputs (Apple really should have included a simple DVI port to appeal to a much broader group of consumers) and the fact that my monitor came with two dead pixels (both out of the way and not distracting, but unfortunate for an otherwise flawless piece of hardware).

Displays really come down to personal preference, so check this thing out in person before buying to see whether the reflections will bother you or not. In the end, you get what you pay for, and in my opinion this monitor is well worth the price.

(36 of 36 people found this review useful)

This display is excellent apart from the monitor connection cable being far too short to allow the computer to sit on the floor.
I have had to source a third party extension for the mini video connection and find this falls short of usual Mac excellence. A longer monitor cable would be tidier and more versatile.
I hope that Mac rectifies this obvious oversite in the near future.

(29 of 37 people found this review useful)

Have used the display for about 4 months. No issues concerning visual capability. Images are clear and I get no reflection from office (florescent) lighting. The ability to charge my laptop via the display is great. Additional USB and firewire ports on back are very useful and where as I initially thought that these ports should be on the side, after four months of use my opinion has changed and I now believe that Apple got it right by putting them on the back. Only issues are the inability to turn or rotate the screen (taken care of with purchase of rotating platform) and the inability to raise or lower display height. The rotation and height adjustment issues are only things keeping this product from being 5 Stars.

(26 of 26 people found this review useful)

Using my display with my 2009 13' MACbook Pro and its amazing. No complicated set up, just plug and play.
Worth every penny.

(6 of 8 people found this review useful)

I totally agree with AP from London on all counts and share the Mac Pro under the desk problem!

I found an extension lead at Circuit Assembly eStore.

(9 of 10 people found this review useful)

This display is gorgeous and very helpful if you are editing video but prefer to use one larger monitor rather than the dual setup.

However, if your computer is in your bedroom and you author/encode DVDs overnight then you'll have a problem. The display cannot be turned off unless it is unplugged. This also means unplugging your MBP if you're using the power cord from the display. Setting the display on its dimmest setting doesn't turn off the screen. The old Apple Cinema Displays all have an on/off button on side, which this display does not.

So until Apple addresses this issue, don't plan on running your computer overnight in the same room that you sleep.

(70 of 72 people found this review useful)