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Old 08-11-2006, 05:08 PM   #5
evoWalo
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Default Re: Why the big price for the Apple Cinema Displays?

Originally Posted by SFDMALEX
Really why?

I know the poofta crowd will think its just another hate thread but this is screens we are talking about.

The Cinema screens use the same panels as most LGs, LG.Philips screens.

They dont have any special features that I can read about.

They look........Well thats personal preference. They dont look special to me. Just a white thin bezel.

And they crack when you open them. THe acrylic side covers crack even when you do it with care. THat sucks, because I want to be able to open my stuff up.



Anyone have one of these? What makes it worth the premium over a good LG or NEC or Samsung screen?
The current ones uses anodized aluminum not cheap plastics. It's not white it's brushed metal. zee white ones have been discontinued as early as 2003.

It has been color calibrated from the factory.

it has 2 ieee1394a ports & 2 usb2.0 ports

A single cable extends from the back of the display and breaks out to connect DVI, USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and power. Eliminates cable clutter.

SWOP certified

DELL's 3007WFP 30-inch Wide-Screen Flat Panel LCD = $2199
30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display = $1999

I'd go for a DELL UltraSharp 2407WFP 24-inch Widescreen Flat Panel so I can hook it up to my 360 @ 1080i & PC/Mac @ 1920x1200. It's cheaper than a half-assed HDTV without the useless accessories like a HD tuner & speakers.
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