Q: Buying a used Apple Cinema display
Hello,
I guess you can call me an Apple enthusiast. I bought a Macbook Air last year year after using PCs since 1994. I've also purchased the iPad Mini 2 and the iPhone 6s within the last year. These products enrich and improve my life.
I am looking into options for an external monitor. I had a Samsung Syncmaster I used with my PCs for nearly 10 year. It is 19 inches, Standard dimensions (remember those?). It still works fine.
I am looking for a 23 or 24 inch Widescreen now.
As I understand, Apple discontinued the Cinema in 2011 or so. I generally do not consider used electronics, but I figure if I can find one in very good condition, it may be a good investment. And honestly, one of the draws of this particular display is aesthetics... is the best looking display I've been. I am wondering if anyone has any advice here (where to find a good Apple Cinema display, what to look for/to avoid, etc.) I am also open to suggestions for a non-Apple display to connect to my MacBook Air if I decide to go down the route of buying a new monitor. (And no, I cannot afford/do not need the 27inch Thunderbolt.) I am a writer, so I do not need support for heavy duty graphics or gaming.)
Thanks for any input.
Mona
MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4), null
Posted on Dec 21, 2015 7:15 AM