The Apple 27' Thunderbolt Display introduces Thunderbolt technology to the market, providing ultra-fast speeds. Thunderbolt is 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12 times faster that FireWire 800, poising this monitor in a position to change the way you work, play, and more! The 6 ports on the monitor include, of course, the Thunderbolt port, 3 powered USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a Kensington security slot. That's a lot of flexibility when it comes to connecting other devices to the monitor. Speaking of other devices, the Thunderbolt Display turns your MacBook into one stunning desktop, but it can also add oomph to your iMac or Mac mini configuration. The glossy 27' widescreen display has an incredible 2560 x 1440 resolution that makes everything you view on it come alive and the built-in speaker system and subwoofer provides full-range audio.

Which makes the monitor especially nice when using the FaceTime HD camera to chat with family and friends on other Macs. To connect, the monitor simply uses one-cable for Thunderbolt enabled Macs, making it a plug-and-play hub for your entire digital life. Additionally, the monitor comes with the MagSafe connector for powering the MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. Thunderbolt Technology.

Built Right In. Thunderbolt I/O technology lets you move data between your devices and your computer with unprecedented speed. With two channels of 10-Gbps throughput in both directions, it's up to 20 times faster than USB 2.0 and up to 12 times faster than FireWire 800.

And it allows you to connect as many as six devices through a single, compact port. Now, for the first time, all that power and flexibility is available through a port built right into your display. Which makes the Apple Thunderbolt Display so much more than just a pretty screen. The Ultimate Docking Station With built-in Thunderbolt and MagSafe connections, the Apple Thunderbolt Display transforms any new Mac notebook into a complete desktop workstation One-cable convenience. Thunderbolt versatility.

With its 27 inch LED-backlit screen, the new Thunderbolt Display delivers a brilliant viewing experience. But connect it to any Thunderbolt-enabled Mac, and it becomes a plug-and-play hub for everything you do. You get 27 inches of high-resolution screen space, high-quality audio, a FaceTime HD camera, and support for FireWire 800 and Gigabit Ethernet. All through a single connection MagSafe connector. The Thunderbolt Display includes a MagSafe connector that powers and charges your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. The connector sits on your desk, ready and waiting.

No need to unwind the cord to the power adapter that came with your notebook. Leave it exactly where it is, in your bag Do more with MacBook Air. Connect MacBook Air to the Thunderbolt Display and you can do even more with a computer that already does a lot. Like adding FireWire peripherals, connecting to Ethernet networks at gigabit speeds, and making large-as-life, HD video calls to other Mac users with the built-in FaceTime HD camera Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro.

Connect two Thunderbolt Displays to a 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pro or to an iMac and put an extra 7 million pixels to work. To make a desktop workstation out of your MacBook Pro, just daisy-chain additional Thunderbolt devices, including high-performance storage and video and audio capture devices, through the display See the Bigger Picture A 27 inch widescreen display with LED backlight technology. Stunning is an understatement A bigger display for your biggest ideas. Connect your Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the Apple Thunderbolt Display for a panoramic viewing experience unlike any other. This huge 27 inch glossy widescreen display features a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio and an astonishing 2560-by-1440 resolution.

That gives you more room to work with apps on your MacBook Air. More pixels for your MacBook Pro.

And a worthy desktop companion to your iMac or Mac mini LED backlighting. Full brightness with no waiting. That's the big advantage of LED backlight technology. Unlike most displays that take time to warm up before they reach maximum brightness, an LED-backlit display is instantly on and uniformly bright. LED backlighting also gives you greater control over screen brightness.

So you can tune the Thunderbolt Display to suit the ambient light in even the dimmest room Crystal clear from every angle. The Thunderbolt Display looks great from any seat in the house, thanks to a premium display technology called in-plane switching (IPS). IPS delivers a bright picture with excellent color consistency, even if you're viewing the display from the side Built-in Face Time HD camera and microphone. With the built-in FaceTime HD camera and microphone, you can connect your Mac desktop or notebook - open or closed - and make HD video calls or take a few snapshots using Photo Booth Ambient light sensor. The ambient light sensor intelligently adjusts the brightness of the Thunderbolt Display to your room environment.

This gives you the perfect brightness for any situation while using the least amount of energy necessary Big, beautiful sound. The Thunderbolt Display gives you more than video. It gives you audio, too. The built-in speaker system includes an integrated subwoofer that delivers immersive, full-range sound for music, movies, and games Smooth-motion hinge. Tilt the Thunderbolt Display to get the viewing angle that's best for you. With its smooth-motion hinge, adjustment is effortless. Choose an angle from -5 to 25 degrees.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Romills from Wow.impressed I had an old dell 2404, which I knew was getting old, the LCD was starting to retain images. I decided to replace it with the 27 thunderbolt, knowing there would be an improvement, I was surprised at the level. Sharp, sharp images, much better color and contrast. I was worried about the glossy screen, not an issue at all, in fact, prefer it in the location. ( it controlled lighting, no real glare, particularly with the brightness of this display). Love the two plug docking station feature, One for power, the other for network, USB and display.

Was looking at this or the Dell 27, glad I spent the extra $40, for this feature. Rated 5 out of 5 by Number1Photog from Apple 27 Thunderbold Display - Best Display Monitor I have been a photographer & videographer for 28 years. The Apple 27' Thunderbold Display is by far the most reliable and color accurate monitor I've ever used. We now have setup our entire production company with these Monitors. The brightness, contrast & color is alway right on the money when we calibrate them. Prior to going with the Apple Display Monitor, we used other major brands.they seemed to slip when it came with color accuracy.and had to calibrate the constantly.

Out of the box, you can pretty much use the factory settings and know your color & contrast is pretty accurate. Rated 5 out of 5 by Dan from Better Than I Thought - Great for MacBook Pro Prior to purchasing this monitor, I wondered what made it so great. I researched to the nth degree and ended up liking the concept of the integrated power cable for the MacBook computers. After receiving it I enjoyed the entire set of features available.

The integrated power supply and set of inputs on the monitor increased the input already on the MacBook. The resolution on the display blew away the monitor I purchased in the past. It was clear as the retina display on the Macbook Pro. The auto turn off feature proved just how well this monitor was built for the use with mother Apple production. Now that I purchased one, I am looking forward to purchase a second one. I is worth every penny.

Rated 3 out of 5 by JCH from Impressive, but not perfect I got this monitor after hearing it looks beautiful and I was also looking forward to the Thunderbolt connectivity. It's easy to hook up and I love having all the extra ports on the back: network, USB, Thunderbolt. I got this monitor for graphic design and photography, so color accuracy is very important to me. However, it does not have even color coverage across the whole screen, which was very disappointing. It looks good, it looks beautiful, but the bottom right corner of the screen has a slightly yellow tinge to it.

The highly reflective glass is a little bit distracting, but not a deal breaker. The build quality is excellent. This is a high quality display. Rated 4 out of 5 by Chicago filmmaker from love this monitor I use this monitor for film editing and love the additional real estate that 27 gives me.

Hooking it up to my 3 year old MAC book pro was as simple as plugging in the thunderbolt connection. The colors are deep and accurate and the screen doesn't have much glare, though I work in a fairly dark room. The automatic brightness didn't work well for me (the screen was too dark) so I turned it off and manually adjust the brightness.

My biggest complaint is that there is no vertical adjustment like I had with my Dell monitor, which is why I downgraded to only four stars. Rated 4 out of 5 by Michael from ATD rocks Great 27 narrow gamut IPS screen. The design is a bit dated with USB 2 and FW ports.

USB 2 and FW are OK for connecting low speed devices like keyboards and backup drives. Thunderbolt is great for connecting large RAID drives.If you have a Retina MBP. Makes sure you get the revision B ATD.

It contains the magsafe-magsafe 2 power adapter needed to power the Retina MBPs from the ATD. If you get a revision A display, you will need the separate power adapter for an additional $. Rated 4 out of 5 by wmkphoto from Excellent display; so-so dock The display is excellent. Good color, detail and easy on my eyes for editing photos. Calibrates easy although mine didn't need any out of the box. I love the size, weight and construction.

The docking function is a half hearted attempt though. I love the FW800 port, but two USB 2 ports? Just shows Apple design is far from perfect.

I use the USB 2 ports for my Wacom Tablet but still plug my USB 3 card reader into my laptop. While i'm complaining how about one more Thunderbolt port? I find the ethernet port useless so that spot could be used. A nice piece of gear and matches to my MacBook Pro perfect. Just needs a sprinkling of up to date tech. Rated 2 out of 5 by Mahesh from Nice but buggy The monitor is very nice, but many people are having problems with these displays.

Mine worked for about a month but usb ports were very slow. Also a few times I had connectivity issues that require a computer reboot. However most of the time the monitor worked well with the computer.

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But then a few days ago it stopped working. Now is completely dead. Perhaps I just got a defective item. My advice is to research the other people's experience (apple support site is good for that) before buying.

Apple Thunderbolt Display Monitor 27 Review

Originally released September 2011 With built-in Thunderbolt technology — the fastest, most flexible I/O ever — the new Apple Thunderbolt Display can do things other displays simply can’t. Of course, it delivers a brilliant viewing experience. But connect it to any Thunderbolt-enabled Mac and it becomes a plug-and-play hub for everything you do. Features include a high-resolution, 2560x1440 LED-backlit display, a FaceTime HD camera, high-quality audio, three USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port and a Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining additional high-performance devices. Apple Certified Refurbished Products - Quality products/great prices - Stringent refurbishment process prior to sale - Covered by Apple's One-Year - AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased - Supplies are limited. Thunderbolt technology built in.