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New Cinema Displays finally arrive with iSight cameras, MagSafe connectors
In a move that surprised everybody and nobody simultaneously, Apple has released a brand-new 24-inch LED Cinema Display to spruce up the languishing product line.
In addition to a new form factor that brings their look in line with newer iMacs (and now the new MacBook and MacBook Pro models announced today), the displays have an iSight camera, speakers, and a MagSafe power connector to charge your laptop. They have a native resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels.
Also, the displays are more environmentally friendly, moving away from the mercury-vapor backlights to newer LED backlights now available throughout Apple's line of laptops. The surface of the display is glass, with a glossy finish.
The display includes three USB ports, but no FireWire ports featured on older Cinema Displays.
The new 24-inch display will be available in November for $899.
Update: "Old" Cinema Displays still appear to be on Apple's website, so it looks like other screen sizes in the older form factor will continue to be available. For how long, we don't know.
[Via Engadget.]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Brady said 2:19PM on 10-14-2008
So... we're not going to be able to hook these up to a Mac Pro?
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sity said 8:34AM on 10-15-2008
You will be able to hook this up to your Mac Pro with an adapter that apple sells, it's already available on their site.
beto said 2:20PM on 10-14-2008
So, how it goes connected to a MacPro Tower? to an iMac? anyone guess?
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jonatan said 2:30PM on 10-14-2008
so....what happend with the 30"?? I have 2 macpros in my work, and I need/want a new cinemas display with the led technologic, and I only see the 24" option + the dvi converter....wtf??!!!! I have 6000$ in pro machines and I need a converter for a laptop conection??? and the magsafe ok is cool, but I dont want it!, I prefer the fireware ( wtf again??!!! )
Is incredible....I see the info about the new cinema display.....
"made precisely for the new macbooks".....awesome...and for the macpro??....dell??
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Aaron Richard said 2:59PM on 10-14-2008
You just use an adapter until the MacPro gets updated with native Display Port. What's the big deal?
Moose said 4:21PM on 10-14-2008
@Aaron: its a big deal. There is no such thing as a mini displayport to DVI adapter right now. Go look for it. Fingers crossed that Apple releases one, but don't be surprised if its pricey, which would be another slap on this disappointing turn...
Chris said 2:31PM on 10-14-2008
Uhm who needs that really??? Its a 24" screen for the new MacBooks. For old ones I would guess I would have to buy some sort of adapter. Also if I wanted to connect ANYTHING else, say my gaming console, my PC, etc. Then I would be stuck with a cable, an adaptor and a magsafe and a usb dangling around. and for that money I'd buy an Eizo screen! Sorry guys...no good!
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nick said 2:32PM on 10-14-2008
that's the big catch! they aren't compatible with mac pros! this is straight from the apple site:
Compatibility
Compatible with MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro systems with Mini DisplayPort
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jonathan ober said 2:35PM on 10-14-2008
my guess is they connect to the macpro tower/imacs via some other dv connection. but im not seeing anything on the site either...so who knows.
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jsh said 2:37PM on 10-14-2008
How does the audio work without a minijack cable? Is it USB audio?
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Tristan said 8:28PM on 10-15-2008
Not 100% sure... but DisplayPort CAN carry sound signals... so maybe they are using that? Or they could just be using USB...
To everyone saying that these won't work with a MacPro... THEY AREN'T AIMED AT MACPRO OWNERS... or iMac owners, or Mini owners... They are aimed at Late 2008 MacBook owners...
I've wanted Apple to release a screen with a built-in camera for ages... I know I have other options, but they don't look as good.... But I run dual display on my MacPro, so do I get mismatched screens or do I get 2 screens with camera's on them? decisions, dicisions....
macgirl said 2:37PM on 10-14-2008
simple, a DVI to Mini Display connector adaptor (not from Apple of course).
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thesimplicity said 2:40PM on 10-14-2008
Wow. This is lame. I understand display port is a nice technology, but nothing supports it. For $500 I can get a 24" Samsung with ports that I can actually use, not to mention extras like a HDTV tuner. $900 is way too expensive for this, especially with no legacy connections.
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Joe said 2:57PM on 10-14-2008
@thesimplicity, if you can find a 24-inch S-IPS monitor for under $500 I'd like for you to prove it. And don't even bring up the lame TN panels that are normally found in the budget section.
thesimplicity said 3:01PM on 10-14-2008
Yes, I understand the difference between TN, S-IPS, and P-MVA. My issue is with the ports. For $900, at least give me something I can use with older devices. If a $500 Samsung can have DVI, VGA, S-video, HDMI and a tuner, why can't a $900 Apple have at least one of those?
Look said 2:41PM on 10-14-2008
What! No MacPro compatibility??? This is so stupid!
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Gandalf said 3:41PM on 10-14-2008
Oh yeah, let me pay $3,000 for a new computer just for having a mini connector in order to use the new displays.
Give my a DVI connector I can hook up to my PowerMac G5!!!
tony d said 2:43PM on 10-14-2008
Didn't Steve say that all Macs will have this new display port? Maybe the MacPro will be refreshed in a few days, just a guess. But there's got to be a way to hook one of these up to the present MacPros, iMacs and minis. Unless they're planning another Cinema Display just for the Desktops.
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robogobo said 2:49PM on 10-14-2008
correction to title: New Cinema Display finally arrives... I see only one. And it's not even an upgrade. Save for LED backlighting, it's dimmer, has lower pixel density, lacks firewire, Mac Pro compatibility and seems to be glossy only. They went from pro displays to consumer hogwash. We waited three years for this? yuck.
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Dawn said 2:49PM on 10-14-2008
I'm in the market to update my display, but not spending $900 for something that is not compatible with my 2 yr old MacBookPro and 8 month old Mini.
Seems like they are betting a lot on people buying new laptops and displays at the same time.
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