Happy days are here for those of you wanting an iMac, but without all that icky computer stuff inside of it. Word comes from the Macworld liveblog of Apple’s laptop event that there is a new addition to the Cinema Display lineup: a 24-inch LED-backlit Cinema Display for $899. This iMac look-a-like sports just 2 cables: one for power and a three headed cable with MagSafe power to charge your MacBook/MacBook Pro with, a USB connector, and a Mini Display Port (which I think is Apple talk for a DisplayPort). It has a maximum pixel resolution of 1920 X 1200 (the same as the 23 inch Cinema Display currently available)
The monitor also includes built-in stereo speakers, a built-in iSight and mic, a 3 port USB hub, and a dollop of awesome.
All of this can be yours for $899 sometime in November.
Anyone else a little queasy about referring to these (and the MacBook displays) as LED displays? They are LED backlit LCDs, a far cry from the next evolution of display technology--Organic LEDs. Much better contrast and significantly lower power consumption (thinner too, although the torsional rigidity Ives referred to may be the limiter on notebook displays).
Still, I've got a new computer and display to order.
@Dave-O: You're right, that's inaccurate. I've updated this story to be clearer about what we meant.
It wasn't a commentary on the story, Apple is referring to it as an LED display. Kudos on not letting Apple get away with it.