Item : B0002ILKWM Customer Reviews Simply Amazing!! by .. () 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 I've always owned Apple displays, but I was extremely hesitant to buy what seemed like an outdated product at a premium price.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!!!! A must have for design professionals by .. L. Williams (Clearwater, FL, USA) The 30" Cinema Display is THE display that designers, especially print designers, need, without any doubt whatsoever. After my original 22" Cinema Display suddenly died after 9 years of excellent use, I decided to upgrade to the 30" and I haven't looked back. For the first 3 days it seemed HUGE, but on the 4th day it began to feel normal to have this much screen real estate. I can view 2 web pages side by side, and most importantly, I can work on brochures and packaging at full size and see the whole thing. Those who say that Apple's monitors are too expensive are those who don't understand the value of buying a quality item, and are only interested in price. I work on my Mac every day and the ease of use and productivity I get out of the unit more than makes up for the higher price. Color fidelity is about the best I've seen. The screen is VERY bright and I keep it at near its lowest setting. Colors and clarity are unmatched by any other monitor. The matte screen is reflection-free and easy on the eyes. At full resolution the monitor is 2560 x 1600 pixels, at 100 pixels per inch. Apple is known for its superior quality control and superb design. Works with Macs as well as Windows computers. Highly recommended. Good but way OVERPRICED by .. Ricardo Prieto (Sun Diego, CA) No doubt this is a gorgeous flat panel LCD. Wish it was available in a glossy non-matte finish. The problem is that this LCD is WAY overpriced. Think about it, for $1800 you can buy a 46-52'' LCD TV nowadays and your only getting a 30'' LCD here with no TV. With TV prices and technological advances, this LCD should be no more than $600 - $700 if you think about it. I would totally wait for prices to drop or for new models to come out. Apple is due to come out with new models soon. Perfect size, great quality. by .. Sebastian Heinz (Madison, WI, USA) At first I thought this screen was going to be too big, but after a few days it felt just right. It's sharp and contrasty, and you can't really have enough screen real estate to keep multiple editor windows open. It does produce quite a bit of heat - hopefully Apple will come out with an LED lit version soon. Until then, this certainly beats the 23 inch, which was already a great screen. Apple uses high quality LCD panels and the image quality you get in return is very good. This is the perfect screen if you have to stare at one for most of the day. Stunning Picture on this Display, could use a refresh in some specs... by .. Alexander Fazekas Paul () Just got the 30" Apple Cinema Display, after agonizing for months on which brand/model to buy for a large desktop monitor. I've had this for 3 days now, hooked up to my 17" Mac Book Pro notebook, and my initial impression is that the picture is stunning, much better at home that when I've seen these on display at several other stores, including the Apple Store. The colors and brightness are amazing out of the box, and I still haven't had a chance to use a color calibration tool, waiting for a Huey Pro to arrive in the mail early next week. After much agonizing, and A LOT of research on other brands/models, I recommend this monitor. A couple of items, this model could use a slight refresh in specs, no iSight camera, can't buy standalone anymore, there should be one integrated into the bezel, like the iMacs and notebook computers from Apple. Also, if there is going to be a hub for ports, add a couple of firewire 800 ports alongside the USB and FW 400 ones already on it. Other than that, I say go ahead a buy, you will not regret it!