Whats new in the Apple LED Cinema Display?
First of all we’d like to mention that Apple is making good on its environmental promise. As with the iMac and MacBook the new LED Cinema Display is made mostly out of recyclable aluminium. The LED backlit display is mercury free and may last longer than CCFL backlights found in most LED monitors. As a bonus, the use of LED technology means that it fires up much faster than the LCD models it replaces. The new display includes an iSight camera and microphone, which although welcome has a sensation of being so overdue that it no longer even seems pertinent. It also has built-in stereo speakers in the bottom of the display and a third that bounces sound off the stand towards the user. It’s an interesting setup, although we found the sound slightly tinnier than on the iMac: although it is an improvement over the built-in speakers on the MacBook. The build quality of the display is second to none, though, offering the same kind of sturdy look and feel of the iMac. The black bezel ensures th