New Cinema Display

got a new display a couple of weeks ago and it keeps making intermittent clicking/crackling sounds... anyone else having this problem?

Just guessing...
I'll bet the glossy display only options we see from the new MBP's and the new 24" foretell the future pretty much, and it's because they are greener than what can be done with a matte screen. Making Apple product environmentally friendly is a big push at the company. That is the reason Apple is turning to them I'll wager. We should to support them in this effort I think.
That said, a 23" full screen pixel for pixel HD playback with an MXO makes real sense for a lot of us.
I have a 23" in my own system, and have used many of the 20" displays. There is definitely an improvement in work flow because of the extra pixels, full screen playback notwithstanding. My favorite setup is 2 23" displays. I've never worked with the other displays mentioned here, but because of who posts about them, I'll bet they are very nice indeed. However a glossy display is every bit as nice or better as a matte as long as you can control the light. In most fixed situations, it is controllable I'd think.
Jerry

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1) Will my current system support the 23" as a simple plugnplay?
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Hi. I have a PPCG4 867 MHz (OS 10.4.8, 512MB RAM)
with factory installed NVIDIA GeForce2 MX with
TwinView display card. I'd like to upgrade to a new
cinema display, either a single 23" or dual 20"
setup. I do not do heavy graphics or gaming, but just
would like a bit more screen real estate. Three
questions:
1) Will my current system support the 23" as a simple
plugnplay?
Yes, if you have done the firmware update
<http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/nvidiafcodeflasher.html>
For the new 23" you will need the ADC to DVI adapter
<http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=1198>
2) Will my current system support the dual 20" as a
simple plugnplay (I'm not sure what the nomenclature
"TwinView" implies), or do I need to purchase a
different graphics card? If the latter, any specific
suggestions?
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Since connecting my new Cinema display, I can't open Final Cut Express because I don says Quartz extreme, Since connecting my new Cinema display, I can't open Final Cut Express because I don says Quartz extreme

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I've said it before and will again, Apple you make great great stuff, but the displays are going down in quality. I've had iphones, new MBP's, and now cinema displays with dust under the glass. I dont know if they feel that most people don't catch this, and this is worth the price of doing busisness, however, its a shame to waste my time in hopes of getting one eventually that is perfect.
Everyone who I talk to at aplcare is very nice and helpful. It just seems a huge waste of money for them to keep shipping monitors out with this issue when they are ultimately spending more to let me win the lottery so to speak in getting a display that doesnt have issues.
Hopefully apple will see these posts and escalate them. Because I am bout to drop another 6,000 on a 2nd macbook pro and the new imacs when they release, and I pray that I dont have these issues. I would love to know who the vendor is, because they have been very sloppy lately.
Maybe I could get a job at apple working quality assurance? That would be a dream job, playing with all thier new product and doing something useful, and getting paid.......

Respected Readers i want to purchase a new cinema display suggestion requir

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You only have two choices. The 24" Cinema Display and the 30" Cinema Display. Whichever one best fits your budget and needs, get that.

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1. shut down computer
2. restart
3. immediately hold down Command-Option-P-R keys simultaneously for a few minutes (seems forever)
4. keep holding keys for 2 startup cycles
5. release and go back to work if you're lucky to have a restored screen

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Hi, I want one of the new Cinema Displays to act as external monitor for my 4 year old Macbook Pro 17 inch Core 2 Duo. Is there a dongle adaptor yet that will connect the display's Mini DisplayPort with my computer's Dual Link DVI? Or am I SOL.?
Thanks

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Try installing the drivers from this site:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306891
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Joe

No solution yet, but read the following:
http://www.macworld.com/article/136196/2008/10/displayportfaq.html
http://forums.macnn.com/65/mac-pro-and-power-mac/379042/new-cinema-display-mini- displayport-dvi/
Webb
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I have a 27" Flat Panel Cinema Display with a failed LED panel. How much would this cost to get fixed?

Just wondering if it's worth it to get fixed, or if I should just save my money for a new one. It is currently out of warranty. Any information would be great!

Save your money. The repair costs will be the same as buying a brand new Cinema Display. Dell sells the same IPS display with different connectors, but they include a 3 year warranty.

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