Apple Cinema 30-inch HD Flat-Panel Display

Apple Cinema 30-inch HD Flat-Panel Display - This huge 30″ computer monitor is perfect for the prosumer and professional alike. Imagine multi-tasking with multiple full-size windows open simultaneously, or editing video with a super-wide timeline! It has a native resolution of 2560×1600, and a contrast ratio 400:1, for stunning quality on a Mac G5 powered computer.

Brightness - 400 cd/m2 Viewing Angle - 170 degrees horizontal / 170 degrees vertical Antiglare Hardcoat Screen Treatment Kensington Security Port User Controls - Display Power, System Sleep, System Wake, Brightness and Display Tilt Connects to a Macintosh via a digital DVI connection Macintosh system requirements - Power Mac G5 and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL graphics card (offered as CTO option for new Power Mac G5 customers and as a kit for current Power Mac G5 customers (M9593G/A) PC capable only if Windows PC is equipped with a dual-link DVI graphics card (some resolution adjustments may be required)

This Product Is ENERGY STAR® Qualified

Includes: DVI cable, FireWire 400 cable, USB 2.0 cable, and DC power.

Apple Cinema 30-inch HD Flat-Panel Display Review

I researched and researched high end 30″ displays. Dell, HP, Gateway, and NEC. I actually ordered two 26″ NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi2 displays, but they were not compatible with my new 2009 “nehalem” Mac Pro with the Radeon HD4870 graphics card. Then I was going to buy the 30″ NEC MultiSync LCD3090WQXi. But I was afraid that this display would also not work with my new Mac Pro. I also found that other displays, except the Dell 3008, all had plastic casing.

I’ve always owned Apple displays, but I was extremely hesitant to buy what seemed like an outdated product at a premium price. After some research I found that Apple uses the best panel out there, and its casing is aluminum, and they have updated components as they were needed since the release of this second revision of the 30″ in 2004. So in effect, this display is just as advanced as the newest displays available today. In fact it was way ahead of its time when it came out years ago. Look at the detailed specs, this display is one of the best out there! The only thing one can argue is that this display lacks the array of inputs available from other display vendors. And all I can say to that is, “who cares!”. I only need DVI and USB 2.0 ports, and that’s it. This display has just that. Think about it, if you need more ports, then get a PCI card if you have a desktop, or get a hub if you have a laptop or desktop.

So, I went ahead and purchased this 30″ Apple Cinema display anyways, and all I can say is “WOW!!”. It’s simply spectacular. I don’t know what else to say. It’s still an amazing product. Color accuracy, ability to calibrate, brightness, deep blacks, white whites, etc. I use this display for Final Cut Studio, Adobe CS4 Master Collection, Maya, etc. If you have the money, and your not sure like I was, then just buy it, you won’t be disappointed at all. I’ve been using the display for a month now, and its been nothing but perfect. In fact, I’m going to buy another one, which will make two for me.

Also, buy Apple Care. What’s an extra $100 to insure the display for a total of 3 years? You’ll regret it if something goes wrong with this expensive product. And that happens all the time with electronics. Buy Apple Care for this display, trust me!!!!

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