Which way to go...

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Which way to go...

I want to get a new Apple display.

27" Cinema Display or 27" Thunderbolt Display? Your choice and reason(s) why would be appreciated. I want to make the right choice based on the experiences of fellow Apple users.

(Note that the display connection type nor the support for what devices you can connect to either matter that much to me. That being said, if you have stories to share regarding connecting other devices via USB, FireWire or Thunderbolt, please do share!)

I look forward to any responses. Thank you for your help!

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Oct 12, 2012 1:00 PM

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Answer 1

kylewont

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Oct 12, 2012 1:01 PM in response to superjones

If you want the best, probably go for the more expensive one. You get what you pay for.

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superjones Author

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Oct 12, 2012 1:19 PM in response to kylewont

Thank you, kylewont! I do agree you get what you paid for (that is why I have always gone with Apple products for my personal computing devices for many years). However, with my EPP discount, I would pay the same regardless of the display I end up choosing...

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Oct 12, 2012 11:34 PM in response to superjones

It's a pretty simple choice - if you've a Thunderbolt port on your Mac, go for the Thunderbolt Display - the USB, Firewire, Ethernet, extra Thunderbolt port, etc., all work just fine. The Cinema Display and the Thunderbolt display use exactly the same screen technology - get the Thunderbolt if you've the TB port on your computer.

Clinton

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superjones Author

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Oct 13, 2012 7:10 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Thank you, Clinton! It is that very similarity between the two displays that has me wondering if one has something special that the other does not. I suppose the only distinguishing factor is that one connects using Thunderbolt while the other does not.

I'll mark the question answered for now. (By the way, Clinton: I am not sure how to change your response from "helped" to "solved". Sorry you are going to be shorted on points.) There is still about a week before I decide and buy a new display - if anyone has anything else to share then please do!

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Oct 15, 2012 2:09 AM in response to superjones

Not worried about points - just helping other out (when I can) as people have been so very generous with their help to me here.

You also get, of course, with the Thunderbolt Display, all of those wonderful ports! Most of them lacking on the Cinema Display.

Clinton

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