Monitor Roundup: 23-26 Inches : Apple LED Cinema Display 24''
2. Apple LED Cinema Display 24''
Apple, one big family?
Talk of the Apple community spirit is pretty common, but wheres the Mac family's concern for its older members? The 24-inch LED Cinema Display can only be used on the latest generations of MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
How have they made sure that the screen is reserved only for those who own the above products? Easy! Only these products have a mini-DisplayPort socket, the only video connector to be found on the latest 24 inch Apple.
According to Apple, the LED Cinema Display is the ultimate must-have accessory for the ultimate must-have laptop. It has advanced LED technology and a splendid glass screen stretching from one side to the other. In view of the “must-have” label, we can be forgiven for expecting miracles. As we’ve come to expect from Mac products, it has a simple, elegant and impeccably finished design.
The fact that the mini-DisplayPort is the only video entry is deplorable, however. Nor is the base up to much in terms of ergonomics: it isn’t adjustable up and down and doesn’t pivot. The only plus point is that it is mounted on a platter. This monitor does nevertheless include some interesting features: 3 port USB hub, built-in WebCam and microphone. There is also a pair of speakers and a bass box that you can use at a pinch if you only have a Macbook in hand. Another helpful function is you can recharge your laptop directly from the screen – provided it’s a Mac.
- LED Cinema Display...
Cable included with, from top to bottom, the mini-DisplayPort, the MagSafe power cord and the USB hub cable.
Responsiveness
Even if it posts a response time of 14 ms, tests show that reactivity is on a par with a 5 ms TN screen. If we don’t seem to be making any sense to you, look at it as perfect for office, internet and most gaming use (only FPS type games Unreal, Quake, etc. will cause it difficulties).
Colors, contrast and luminosity.
As you can see from our rating, the colors are great. A default dE at 1.9 is pretty rare. The contrast ratio is pretty average however. A max of 750 : 1, while the best screens go as high as 1000 : 1 – as usual this is because of the less deep blacks (but getting better!) on IPS screens than on TN and PVA screens.
The brightness is 400 cd/m², or twice as much as recommended or even 3 times current settings used by graphic designers. The strength of the brightness can be an asset if you use your screen in very well-lit environments – this reduces panel reflection which can be a problem.
If you’re in a poorly-lit room, with no window behind you, you need to use the keyboard to adjust the backlighting, otherwise you’ll quite quickly be suffering from a headache. Why do you need to use the keyboard to adjust this? Because the LED Cinema Display doesn’t have any settings buttons, so you need to connect a separate keyboard to the one on your Macbook, as the laptop keyboard only works for its own screen. Luckily, a keyboard and wireless mouse (batteries included!) comes in the box with the 24 inch screen.
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For owners of the most recent MacBook - shame it costs twice as much as other 24 inch screens!
I just bought a Samsung T26HD Monitor & 1080p HD TV combo from Sam's club for $350. So far I love it. Better overall than the 28" Viewsonic I replaced.
What kind of article is this? Almost all the monitors got 4-star rating, STAR RATINGS? Little uniformity to the way the LCDs are described and "benchmarked".
Not up to par with normal THG's articles.
can anyone explain to my this flickering issue? is it only an issue on 1080p lcd monitor?
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I don't understand the need for such a big variety in size. It just seems like there should only be 20, 24 and 30. Are people really that picky about these things?
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Why would ANYBODY but an apple monitor?
Why would ANYBODY but an apple monitor?
For the name.
Personally, I was looking forward to seeing the Samsung F2380, but apparently all of the worthy monitors got left out.
None of these impressed me at all. Though I use a pair of 24" Samsungs at home along with a pair of 17" Samsungs, I still prefer the 22" Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 200 I took to work, especially for gaming. No LCD that I have seen has been able to compare to it yet in my opinion.
What kind of article is this? Almost all the monitors got 4-star rating, STAR RATINGS? Little uniformity to the way the LCDs are described and "benchmarked". Not up to par with normal THG's articles.
It's not a THG article, it's a Digital Versus article that was republished here. I assume there is a partnership happening.
I am sorry if I am keeping asking this: are there true 24 bit LCD (8 bits / color) monitor in this review? I want to buy real 24 bit LCD, not some 18 bit interpolation
. I don't want to be cheated. If the vendor sold a 18 bit LCD with 18 bit color information that would be fine. But they sell 18 bit as 24 bit, that would be wrong. From google I find out that TN panel is out of option. All TN Panel is 18 bit interpolation. thx.
I want a big one for Christmas.
What about the Samsung SyncMaster 2343BW?
***** monitor.
Why? It's a 2048x1152 23" monitor for about $190...
Wao.... this quite a good review. After reading it there is S-IPS panel and PVA. I just don't certain if they are true 24 bit, since today many value IPS and VA is show up.
If there is no color problem, then this is another major problem:
RESOLUTION. Since 17" hi end laptop till 103" world largest Plasma why the are all at 1900 x 1200? Only few of them really make few megapixel resolution. If 1400 is for 19", 22 is 1080p, then 24 should be 2500 x 1600. More thant 24" res should be more than 2500. It also good to anticipate the coming of 4k movie. Or if you are a photographer with 24 megapixel jpg / raw. There also halbingter of what super hi end camera that has 50 Megapixel.
Please I hope OLED will fix 2 major LCD problem :
1. color interpolation
2. resolution beyond 1080p HD.
Why weren't any Dell monitors included in this review? I have been using the 2407WFP for about three years now. Solid monitor. The 2408's are out now. This is one of the best monitors on the market regardless of price. Why wasn't it included in this review? INCOMPLETE!!!
My thoughts exactly, no Dell, even after my extensive research, I always bump into a 2408WFP and the recently released U2410, which the later is REALLY amazing bar the 6ms gtg response (even on the 2408WFP) which I am debating if that is really an improvement over my 8ms gtg 2007WFP response rate wise?
Couldn't figure out how to edit the previous post, but I meant to say 8ms vs 6ms gtg in a gaming environment, is it a big improvement?
My thoughts exactly, no Dell, even after my extensive research, I always bump into a 2408WFP and the recently released U2410, which the later is REALLY amazing bar the 6ms gtg response (even on the 2408WFP) which I am debating if that is really an improvement over my 8ms gtg 2007WFP response rate wise?
To be honest you must have been one of the lucky ones with your dell. From my research the Dells tend to be a hit and miss as to good vs. bad ones. I tend to pay more attention to User reviews rather than Editor Reviews as nowadays Editors tend to be biased and or just like to cut corners and give everyone 4 stars lol. This is purely slacking in ones job duties. I would like to note however that I believe the manufactures no matter which brand would be held accountable to the advertised specs on hardware. Monitor manufacture. Tend to be the worse culprit when it comes to overstated performance.
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A typo that's still a word. Funny stuff.
Sorry for double post:
What's this about a mouse and keyboard included with the Apple display? Their webpage doesn't say anything about that. If they were included, then when combined with passable speakers, webcam and mic, the total asking price starts to sound slightly less ridiculous (remember what the Apple wireless mouse and keyboard cost).
8ms vs 6ms gtg in a gaming environment, is it a big improvement?
That's a 33% improvement mate.