Price for apple displays

hey. I am new to apple products, but am think of upgrading to a mac fairly soon. I was just wondering why apple displays are so expensive. I am willing to pay for a good display and like the apple's disign, but it seems to me that larger displays from other companies are much cheaper. please explain...

Hi-
It's not only larger that counts.
Apple is fairly expensive, but if you look at other HD, (true)widescreen displays, there are not that many that are directly comparible. This is espacially true in the performance spec comparison- you have to compare HD widescreen to HD widescreen- 4:3 ratio LCD's are numerous, many with higher performance specs, but they are not HD widescreen......
Also, you have to admit that the design IS very sexy- and the aluminum housing does cost more to produce than a poly/plastic/acrylic housing.......
Aimed at the higher end market (as are G5's), all the clean, beautiful design, ergonomics, and excellent function, demand a higher price.
I am not a "high ender", but, the Apple Cinema Display was, and is, my first choice.
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