Apple Thunderbolt Display user reviews

Pros Screen color accuracy and aesthetics are top of the line and consistent with Apple products

Cons Networking is problematic with both MacBook Pro and MacBook Air products where both built in WiFi and wired connection tends to disconnect randomly forcing a reboot of the system. Additionally, the large display is attached to a fixed height stand.

Summary Initial impressions of the display are very positive as you won't find that many competitors living up to the high specification levels in such a nice form factor. Yet disappointment soon sets in when struggling to have basic integration functionality work with your Thunderbolt capable system. At the premium price one would think you would get a premium and solid product. Cross-check other sources before considering a purchase.

Pros Great extension to my macbook air with it very spacious display and HD Camera, USB connectors, wired internet and charging cable.

Cons It could use a few more USB ports, three is not so many.

Summary It is an amazing clear and contrast-rich screen. The built-in sound is great and so is the HD camera. I use it to connect my MacBook Air and that works flawlessly. I can either use the MBA opened so the screen and keyboard with trackpad can be used on the MBA or I can hook up my bluetooth keyboard and trackpad and close the MBA. I prefer to do the latter because I don't really need the second screen of the MBA because this 27 inch screen already offers so much desktop space. It comes in really handy when you have to switch windows a lot, you can leave many applications open and copy and paste from one into the other. What is also neat is that it simultaneously charges the MBA so you don't have to clutter your desktop with extra cables. I have hooked up my scanner, printer and hard drive to the display as well as the internet cable. Too bad it only has three USB ports, I wish there were a couple more of those.

Pros Great picture and improved sound over my older 27 inch IMac.

Cons Contrary to your review, thie Thunderbolt Cable is not included-it is an option. I would have preferred another FireWire outlet. One for my external hard drive and another for my video camera. Also, I have nothing to plug the Thunderbolt cable into.

Pros Beautiful screen, great color...and a lot of real estate to place my work in.

Cons Too expensive to get a couple more for the other machines in the house. At least for now.

Summary If you see it, you will buy it! Or if you don't ,you'll wish you did.