Whats is better to buy today? Cinema display 30" or the new cinema LED 27"?

Hy friends, I'm new in the apple world. I bought macbook air 13", 2.13Ghz, 4GB, 256 SSD. i'd like to buy a big screen to use with it. I don't know if is better buy the new one 27" or one used 30" from my friend. What you think about it? I will use for use trade programs. You know if i can run at max resolution with macbook air? Thanks for all
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I agree with Rodrigo, I too was torn between the 27" and the 30". What really swayed me was going to the Apple store where they had both monitors side by side. I stood there for a while playing with both loading similar applications and evaluating which was easier on my eyes, etc. Even though the color on the 27" may not be as accurate (mostly a concern for photography professionals), it does make photos look rich and amazing. If you are going to watch movies on the display I'd say the 27" is definitely your best bet.
There are some discussions about the glare of the 27". They are right, the glossy screen does reflect quite a bit if you have a light source (like your window) behind you. I say pull the drapes if it's really a big issue and enjoy the benefits of a richer, crisper picture as well as all the other features (built in iSight, speakers, etc.) the 27" has to offer. It's no different than the screen on your laptop and you manage to live with that just fine.
For my Graphic Design work at the office I do still run two 23" Cinemas with matte screens as color accuracy is important. Having over-saturated blacks and richer colors can be an issue. For home use I'd much rather the 27" LED.
If you do go with the 27" LED there is one issue that seems to affect quite a few people (including myself). There is a problem with the sound going out requiring that you unplug the monitor and plug it back in to get the sound back. Apple has recently released a firmware update for the monitor which from my experience has solved the issue. So if you have sound issues just run Software Update and get the new firmware update for the monitor.
Lastly, I don't think I'd want to buy a used display. From my experience the cinema displays do degrade over time. The two I have side by side at work don't even match. One has a bit of a yellow cast and images seem to burn in quicker (not permanently, but it's irritating). They were bought at the same time but one was used more than the other. I tried calibrating both monitors but there's no way to make them match. One more reason to avoid a used monitor. If you really have to have the extra 3" I'd suggest saving up and trying to buy one of the last few "new" 30" Displays out there with a warranty.
Hope that all helps. Good luck in your decision, let us know what you decided on!

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