27-inch LED Cinema Display, Apple's new baby

It's been more than a year since Apple announced a new monitor. Now they have, and the LED Cinema Display 24-inch is soon going to be joined (as long as stocks last), and then replaced by the 27-inch LED Cinema Display.


Like on its 24-inch model, Apple has opted for an IPS panel. This technology gives wider viewing angles and good colour homogeneity. In addition to the extra few inches, the new LED Cinema Display has a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution against 1920 x 1200 for the 24-inch. You can therefore display 60% more information on the screen, which is always a plus when it comes to web browsing and office doc work.


There's no change in terms of connectors,however. To link it to a computer, you still have to make do with a single Mini DisplayPort connector (with audio support). Once again, you'll only be able to connect it to the MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro and MacBook Air generations which have this connector.
Nor have the accessories changed much. You still get your built-in 3-port USB hub, webcam and microphone. On the audio side, Apple has included a 2.1 kit (speakers and subwoofer) of a total power of 49 watts (without any detail on how this is distributed). We expect something like 2 x 15 watts +19 watts for the subwoofer.

If the results of the 24-inch are anything to go by, this monitor is full of potential. What's more, the arrival of IPS panels should give good contrast ratios and lower energy consumption. We hope that Apple will get it to us rapidly so we can tell you about it in more detail.

Apple has announced a retail price of $999.


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