Apple Studio Display - LCD display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 - 200 cd/m2 - 350:1 - 0.264 mm

• Hey you lost weight! Wow, how thin you are! What happened?
• Apple got size conscious with their concept of monitors and came-up with this high-performance, Flat-Panel 17 Studio Display
• Brilliant digital-quality imaging on an active-matrix TFT LCD screen with a high 350 - 1 contrast-ratio
• Ability to display up to 16.7 million colors
• 4 Selectable resolution settings - 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, & 1280x1024

Features include an anti-glare hardcoat, 16.7 million color capability, 0.264 mm dot pitch, and 350:1 contrast ratio for a rich, bright picture. The 170-degree viewing angle and nearly instant pixel response promise satisfaction when you're dealing with graphic-heavy applications--games, DVDs, and professional design programs are all a joy to watch.

Apple includes a one-year warranty that covers parts and service, and provides 90 days of free technical support.

For two full years, this monitor was great. The resolution is generous, it is bright, and the fully digital ADC interface is perfect. Colors look good from a wide range of angles. The casing is smart and takes up little space, and it's easy to clean. The touch-sensitive power and brightness buttons are a nice touch that you expect from Apple.

Unfortunately, after two years, the top half of my display suddenly went dim, which is extremely annoying. I wouldn't post a negative review here just because I got unlucky. I am posting here because hundreds of customers have seen their displays fail within the first two years. Just look at Apple's discussion boards to see for yourself. (I can't post URLs in reviews.) Apple has not acknowledged that this is a widespread problem, and repair costs exceed that of a new display. It is also unclear as to whether or not this problem has been fixed in newer models.

It sucks, 2010-01-04
it had crappy resolution, then, it stopped working out of nowhere and hasn't worked since. get the apple cinema display.

A great monitor, even for it's age. But make sure you can use ADC!!, 2009-01-13
This is still a great monitor for it's age, but be careful of the ADC connector ... if you aren't familiar with it do a little research to make sure it will work or is adaptable for what you need/have!

Tried 3 other; should have just bought this one!, 2004-07-05
After ruining my existing CRT monitor, I had to buy a replacement. Searched for low-cost, high-quality CRTs and found none (went to at least 6 stores). Brought home two CRTs and immediately took them back. Then decided to up the ante by looking at LCDs. Bought the Sony SDM-HS73 (based on reviews and store demo). Brought it home and immediately didn't like the text when plugged in my G4 -- very fuzzy and gave me a headache.

So I finally did what my wife and several friends suggested, spend the $700+ and buy the monitor I knew I really wanted/needed. Save yourself the search and buy the best to start.

Cons: price tag, only Mac compatible, must need ADC.

• Belkin F2E9142-WHT Pro Series ADC to DVI Apple Monitor Adapter
• D-Link DBT-120 Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter
• Sonnet FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter (FAD-824)