Apple has removed Cinema Displays from the front page of Apple Store Online.
However, you can still find the CInema Displays by clicking on “Accessories” and then “Displays.”
Jason O’Grady blogs for ZDNet, “Non-conspiracists will maintain that Apple did it to make room for the Christmas items that they’re featuring, but I’m not buying… Apple’s current Cinema Displays were released at WWDC in June 2004 and three and a half years is an eternity in consumer electronics.”
O’Grady writes, “Apple’s new Cinema Displays will most likely feature LED backlighting, an HDMI port, a built-in iSight camera and a new industrial design. If they only come with a glossy finish, look for a boycott and protest–at least from me. New Cinema Displays will most likely get unveiled at Macworld Expo on 15 January 2008.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Too Hot!” for the heads up.]
Predrag-
I have my doubts that the majority of people buying ACD’s want iSights in them. All of Apple’s “consumer” models (except for the Mini) already have built-in iSights, so why would a consumer need an additional iSight a display?
And since laptops are making up an increasing number of Apple’s sales (approaching 50% if I recall correctly, if not having already passed 50%), again, why would people want an additional iSight? It would be interesting to see just how Apple’s sales break down between models, though. 3 out of 5 models already have an iSight, and one of the two other models is geared towards professionals. For those buying a Mini, I would wager than most purchasers would not be willing to pay the premium for an Apple display- there are too many other displays out there are are far better priced.
“Denying the majority iSight just because 2% don’t want it or don’t need it would be un-Apple.”
@Predrag,
Except Cinema displays are by and large designed for Mac Pro users, and I’d be willing to bet that you are very off the mark in your approximation that only 2% of Mac Pro users have multiple displays.. In fact, I’d say that it’s the exception for a Mac Pro user to only have one display…
Have you ever seen a graphic designer, or pro-audio, workstation?
Furthermore, someone also made a very good point that a built in iSight makes sense in a computer, not in a display.
I suppose we’ll have to wait and see. By my guess is no iSight’s in cinema displays.
Pete’s getting a Dell it seems.
Those $6000 iMacs are out of my range glossy or not.
AlanAudio writes, “Perhaps the time has come at last for the headless Mac that sits somewhere between the mini and the towers. Similar spec to an iMac, but readily upgradeable.”
Some of us were calling for such a unit at least two years ago. But given that I expect to upgrade from my Pismo laptop and dual G4 desktop sometime early 2008, this is what I need NOW.
I pray they don’t have glossy screens.
If Apple only make em glossy expect a mass exodus of creative professionals going over to other makes of monitors.
@Predrag
You’re joking right?
Think about it for a second.
If you’re buying a Cinema display to go along with:
A: Mac mini – Either you’ve got you’re own display, keyboard, mouse or you’re extremely budget conscious and are trying to get into a Mac for $599.. Most $599 computer buyers won’t also be spending $599 on a display..
B: MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac – You’d already have an iSight cam and would be looking for a second display. No need for iSight here.
C: MacPro – Chances are you’re a Prosumer or a Graphics, Audio or Scientific user. These users generally have multiple display set-ups.
Can I hook up a PS3 to it?
Apple’s Cinema displays ARE priced with the competition – just as the Macs are. If you want a bargain display, there are lots of cheap ones out there. If you want a really good one, you get to pay.
Of course, I haven’t been pricing them for over a year so things may have changed in that time.
Bad news on the conspiracy theory front: the business Apple Store (AAAS) still has it on the front page under staff picks.
With an iSight camera built in, Now I can use Photo-booth on my old Mac Mini G4.
How about an optional IR Receiver so those millions of Non equipped IR Macs can finally use the remote.
Pete, I would think those wads you keep getting squirted on your face would be more harmful to your eyes than Apple’s glossy screens. Just remember to say ‘Aaaah’.
20″ Cinema Display is 1680 x 1050, but the new 17″ Pros have a 1920 HD option. Also, the specs on the Cinema Displays don’t look as good in comparison to the competition as they once did, and the price is still out of whack. Clearly the next generation is long overdue…
I believe the time has come for Apple to offer two lines of displays. Pro and Consumer.
Apple displays will always carry some premium. Apple can do better to be competitive; two lines should help this.
Display technology is rapidly advancing at this time and for the average person understanding the difference between a TN-Film panel and a S-PVA panel is too much let alone the advantage of LEDs.
Here is to hoping Apple makes us proud.
Who cares. My Dell 30″ is amazing, cost half as much, and wasn’t the “must buy” list from Shepherd Jobs.
I’m throwing my vote in for built-in iSight. Then I can see the face of the lovely Mrs. Spark as she asks me to pick up some Taco Bell on the way home.
Everyone is talking about this story as if it’s a story. I was shopping for a display weeks ago and had to click down another level before the displays showed up. I don’t believe this “just happened.” Second, does anyone on earth believe Apple would “prep” for new displays by demoting them in the online store — two weeks before Christmas??? Please. This is the biggest selling time of the year for them and no sane company is going to hold back on any product at this point. What happened is simply that Apple has bigger “mass” items to be pushing at this point. Displays simply aren’t a huge draw at holiday time. The same theory that this writer considers, then rejects. Not that it’s new for ZDNet, but this is just a writer stretching real far in search of a big story.
Why does anyone really think that there would be new displays coming due to them not being on the Apple Store front page anymore?
Wouldn’t the OPPOSITE be true if new displays were coming?
Wouldn’t Apple want to FEATURE them so they could unload as many of the old ones as possible before announcing new ones?
I don’t see why this is even a story!
Apple needs to provide HDCP support with that HDMI port.
BTW, isn’t HDMI obsolete now?
@Realist
only you care else you wouldn’t be here crowing crap!
I want one bad, dunno why. My first generation still works a treat. It prolly cost me what 2-1/2 of the new ones will sell for too.
My guess is that the iSight will be an option.
For anyone complaining about price of ACD’s.
If you are conscious about correct color ACD’s are worth it. You can go get you a “cheap” LCD, but it won’t perform close to the ACD in the PRO area.
If Apple gave in to most of you everyday users, then they wouldn’t have a market for ACD’s in the Pro area.
Who’s forcing you to buy a ACD anyway, just go get a Dell so you can be happy.
I have a MacBook, and I’m not suffering from no freakin’ Vision Syndrome. I love glossy. But yeah, there should be choice.
they should make the same design but with more features like the mac pro.
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