Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-Inch)

Introduced in July 2011, and the discontinued in the summer of 2016, the Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch) is a companion to the Thunderbolt-featured Mac laptop only. It features a built-in Thunderbolt / MagSafe octopus cable, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a FireWire “800” port in addition to three USB 2.0 ports, an integrated FaceTime HD web-camera, a mic, and 2.1 speaker system with a subwoofer. The Thunderbolt / MagSafe cable can also charge the laptops, turning the display in a dock station.

Apple Thunderbolt Display: Unboxing & Review [Video]

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Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-Inch)

As to the image quality, the Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch) is identical to its predecessor, the Apple Cinema Display LED (27-inch). It shares the brightness, contrast, time response and pixels density parameters as well as the casing design.

Release Date

July 20, 2011.

Specifications

• Code name: Thunderbolt Display.
• Frame material: Anodized Aluminum.
• Display type: TFT LCD.
• Display size: 27-inch.
• Format: “wide-screen”.
• Optimum resolution (in pixels): 2560 x 1440.
• Supported Resolutions (in pixels): 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720.
• DPI/PPI: 109.
• Dot/Pixel pitch: N\A.
• Max. display colors: 16.7 Million.
• Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal, 178 degrees vertical.
• Response time: 12 ms.
• Brightness: 375 cd/m2.
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1.
• Ambient light sensor: Yes.
• Built-in audio: 2.1.
• Built-in camera: 750p FaceTime HD.
• USB 2.0: 3.
• Firewire: 1 (800).
• Thunderbolt: a built-in Thunderbolt octopus cable.
• DVI: No.
• ADC: No.
• Mini DisplayPort: Yes.
• MagSafe: Yes.
• Power: 250 W.
• Supported MacOS: 10.6.8.
• Dimensions: 19.35 x 25.7 x 8.15.
• Average weight: 23.5 lbs.

Apple Models, Discontinuation, Price

Apple Model No: A1407.

Apple Order No: MC914LL/A.

Discontinued: June 23, 2016.

Original Price: $ 999.00.

Features

• MacBook Air owners can make up for the lacking an Ethernet port by plugging their laptop into the display.
• The USB ports can charge an iPad, iPhone, or iPod, even without a computer attached. Yet, for synchronization between your portables and a computer you have to plug it in.

Detailed Information

Model Identifier	N/A
Model Number	A1407
Part Number	MC914
Family	Thunderbolt Display
Released	2011
Dimensions	19.35 x 25.7 x 8.15 in
Weight	23.5 pounds
Display Size	27 inches
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Miscellanea

• The Apple Thunderbolt Display has a one-year limited warranty (which covers the backlights as well), but only 90 days of toll-free telephone support included.
•  The Thunderbolt Display was introduced in July 2011. This 27-inch flat panel monitor is the only display currently marketed by Apple Inc.
• The Apple Thunderbolt Display replaced the Apple Cinema Display, and is a member of a line of flat panel computer monitors developed and marketed by Apple Inc. (the first Cinema Display was released in September 1999, and was available in different sizes).

Links

• Apple Thunderbolt Display – Getting Started Guide.
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