New 27-Inch LED Cinema Display Announced Today

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It seems that all those tipsters suggesting Apple will launch today the new iMac line, the new MacPro line, the Magic Trackpad and the new Cinema Display model were right after all. We’ve just seen the new desktops and we’re now going to show you the 27-inch LED Cinema Display that became available today, although it will only be ready to ship to your door at some point in September.

The 27-inch Cinema Display can definitely be a great primary or secondary monitor despite its premium price, $999. And this new panel could be the designated monitor for new Mac Pro customers which would bring the starting price of either of the two new desktop powerhorses to $3,498 or $4,498.

So what will the new LED Cinema Display have to offer? Well here’s a short specs and features list which will give you an idea of what’s new in this monitor and could help you decide on buying one or not:

• 2,560 x 1,440 resolution with 16:9 edge-to-edge glass display
• 60% more screen real estate than the 24-inch LED Cinema Display
• iSight video camera
• microphone and speakers
• Mini DisplayPort
• powered USB 2.0 hub
• Magsafe connector
• Aluminum stand and adjustable hinge
• IPS technology
• 178 degree viewing angle
• ambient light sensor
• Energy Star 5.0, EPEAT Gold status (mercury-free LED technology, arsenic-free glass and highly recyclable materials, no brominated flame retardants, cable and components are PVC-free)

Phil Shiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing commented on this new 27-inch monitor beast:

“With built-in MagSafe charging, iSight camera, speakers, and USB ports, the LED Cinema Display is ideal for MacBook and MacBook Pro users. With its massive 2560 x 1440 resolution, the new 27-inch LED Cinema Display is a perfect fit with our powerful new Mac Pro, and it gives iMac users an easy way to double their screen real estate.”

Now the ball is in the consumers’ courts. Will they buy it? What say you, consumer?