5 Reasons Why You Need an Apple Thunderbolt Display!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2020
- In this video I tell you why you should own an Apple Thunderbolt Display in 2020.
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Man, if only Apple still made this display, updated with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 ports, it would be perfect
They made, but cost five thousand.
@@edimarjunior572 that's not a normal monitor, no one will buy that to use alongside the mac mini, 27 5k same as the iMac would be nice.
@@sefeiba7477 my mother has it paired with a Mac mini m1 chip. Looks and works amazing
@@edimarjunior572 true.
@@TheTiredPirate Great idea. That was my plan to but I got to the store and went for an M1 laptop to keep the same workflow as I had with the MBPro from 2015. The MacMini was the best bang for buck out of the 3 M1 computers. Great choice.
I never felt calm like this for any review ^^
I know two guys who are either graphic designers or professional video and content editors, and they both still use this display for their work. I picked mine up for £90 ($120) and it's still a flawless performer.
Great review by the way. Keep up the good work!
Very cool!
Thank you for making this video! I just bought a 27” Thunderbolt display for $160 for work and it was well worth it!
Reason #6 - they are (relatively) cheap to fix. I found one next to a dumpster that had a cracked screen. I plugged it in and saw it worked fine. Bought a new glass front off eBay for $60. Stuck a suction cup on the front - glass pulls way from the magnets holding it on. Plopped on the new glass and it's good as new!
what?! that's amazing bro
But you gotta be careful.
I just bought one for $200. waiting for it to ship. so fun watching you confirm my choice. I'm shocked no one ever recommended I get this classy "hub".
Nice! I purchased my Thunderbolt display when they came out as a reconditioned product. I still use it in my home office. The picture is much better than my new Samsung.
I just picked one up today for $150. A clean one!! I’m excited !!!
Luckily, I have two of these, that still work and I'm going to hook up an M1 chipped Mac mini soon.
I have one of these and it's currently hooked up to my M1 MacBook Pro. It works perfectly!
@@niklasquitzau9272 hi. Any adapter required to connect the m1 Mac mini to this 27” apple thunderbolt?
That’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m buying the Mac Mini and the iPad M1 pro to add to my setup! 💯
@@fadhilrosuki4905 you just need the Apple Thunderbolt to usb c adapter and your good to go! Don’t buy a third party one! Buy the official Apple adapter. Work flawlessly.
@@grafikwork3808 cool thanks, mate. u r the best
I bought one for working at home and I love it
great video - and yes, I agree absolutely. I’ve got one of these 27” Thunderbolt displays - I got it in late 2011 to go with my first MacBook (a 2011). At the time I thought it cost a fortune, but it has proved to be money well spent. It’s been used almost every day in my home office, and it still works great. Fantastic display, and meets my needs really well. If I see another I might just move to a dual display setup!
I enjoyed that way more than I should have 😂
Super laid back vibe. I’m working from home for the foreseeable future and I’m a UX/UI designer so I went ahead and got a IMac 🖥 desktop. It has a 5k retina screen that looks better than my TV. It also has a 1080p front facing camera for all those Zoom meetings. It’s perfect for design work and doesn’t run as hot as my wife’s MacBook 💻 pro. (More powerful too.
I still use the 24inch cinema display and love it so much!
I think what’s interesting about the Thunderbolt Display is just how usable and useful a 2K resolution still is even today.
Like, 4K is great, and I currently have my M1 mini hooked up to a 4K display, but 4K resolution is SO high that I always have to scale the UI down to 2K anyway just to make anything readable. So I sort of feel like I may as well just have a couple of 2K monitors instead.
Currently trying to find a couple of good-condition Thunderbolt Displays to fill that role. I’d rather spend $400-$600 on two really great 2K displays from 2011 than spend $600-$800 on two really meh 2K displays from 2021.
I have two Thunderbolt Displays connected to a 2015 MacBook Pro. It is a perfect setup for me!
Great review! I just got one today from a local seller and I couldn't be happier! Goes great with my 2015 rMBP.
Sweet - that is a great pairing for sure! Enjoy.
Just realized I've had one sitting in my garage for two years now that would be perfect for my setup lol. Nicer than most of the ~$300 displays I was looking at too!
I've always wanted one of these displays. It didn't matter what the resolution was and if it didn't have 4k. I just needed more screen space for my old macbook air. Found myself a used model for the same cost as the brand new monitors and it was the best investment I've made.
using a 24" LED Display, got it brand new for 200. such a nice display
Great video. I'm still using a couple of Thunderbolt displays that I bought with my 2013 MacBook Pro. I've thought about upgrading to single, larger display (32"), but when I looked at what's available these days, nothing seems an adequate replacement. Even after 8 years they're still beautiful and fully functioning (though I do wish I could convert them to Thunderbolt 3).
bought one last week, 2022, changed the Thunderbolt cable that was broken and it is smooth and shines like brand new! What a fantastic screen, Love it!
Absolutely great video and I am watching this with my Apple Thunderbolt Display.
I totally agree. I bought my first one as a refurb when they first came out and still use it daily. Just bought a second used/like new cheap on Facebook Marketplace and use it daily also in my dual thunderbolt display Macpro 6,1 setup.
Bought a used 27” Thunderbolt Display off FB on the merit of your review £200 and it’s pristine. Best money Iv spend on tech ever.
Thanks to your comment, I managed to get a boxed one off FB Marketplace for £200 too. I had tried an expensive Eizo monitor, then returned it as it seemed no different from my Dell U2715h. This thunderbolt is like a large Macbook Pro retina display reading text on it is a pleasure! I'm surprised at how much better it is than my Dell and the Eizo monitor I returned. I love it!
I was finally able to snag a decently-used 27” and it arrived today. I’m pairing it with my 27” iMac, but will eventually make the Cinema my primary when I upgrade to a Apple Silicon Mac. 👍
Thank you! I was so fortunate to find an “in the box” never used owned by an older gentleman in our neighborhood and he would only take $200.00 for it. What a generous man and I am so lucky. I love this monitor!!,,
love how the video is straight to the point, thank you for this video. Your voice is so calming.
I opened mine last month for the first time. It is still better than most PC monitors on the market in terms of color and resolution. .
Great video Johnny! I have T-Bolt Displays in two different locations and cannot stand the thought of ever having to switch to something else! I do have a question....does anybody know a way to get a USB 3.0 port from the display? I’m connecting a video component that requires USB 3.0.
dig yer style there Johnny. Good job. I got one for my wife's telemedicine visits. the camera works great and lets her look at both the person she's talkin to and work on ... stuff.
I got two of these for free from someone who was going to throw them out and I genuinely feel bad for him. These are amazing. Btw reason 6, you can daisy chain them!
I’ll take one off your hand so I can pair it with my 2015 5k iMac
Re using stuff that’s the best answer to getting on I think I’m gonna go out and get one tomorrow! Thanks 4 A very entertaining and informative video!
I bought 2! The aesthetics was the main drive for me. All of what you said are the reasons I bought them. Nothing comes close! Will see if Apple make a more affordable 27” XDR display soon. Fingers crossed. Great review.
I got it for my work monitor ($300) with my personal iMac next to it and it rocks. Thanks for this video.
Hi, I’m enjoying this monitor a lot! Thanks again.
Great review. Appreciate the laid back and funny delivery of this review. You’re right about this monitor and give great reasons to own one today! Planing to purchase one very soon to go with my 2017 iMac. Enjoy the coffee.
sweet! I hope you find one at a great price!
Dude, I think your vibes are cooler than a polar bear’s toenails. The best to you and everything you love.
Just picked one up for $75. The main Thunderbolt cable was not working so I put a T/B 2 cable into the spare T/B port near the Ethernet port and T/B 3 Adapter onto the T/B 2 cable into my Mac Mini M2 and it works perfectly. Put the old cables away around back. Wow what a screen. Awesome.
Hey, I got the monitor and can’t wait to start using it.
Awesome! Let me know how you're liking it!
Shout out to James Gilleard, an amazing artist. You see some of his work in my desktop backgrounds. twitter.com/jgilleard
I bought one back in 2012 for digital arts I still use it.
So, I just bought a Thunderbolt Display for my setup at home. I’ll admit, I’m a little superficial and I just like the way Apple iMacs and Thunderbolt displays look. Anyways I started watching whatever videos I could find on the display and found your video. I’ll say this…. I’ve seen many many review videos and most are by guys that guys that think they should be doing these videos… but shouldn’t be. You’ve got a very good presence infront of the camera. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Great job! This is a great video.
I still have both my Thunderbolt Display and my Cinema Display. Love them both.
Excellent recap of your reasons. I own the Apple 27-inch Cinema (none thunderbolt) display with mostly the same specifications and love it. Have it paired with my 2010, mac mini (the last model with a built-in DVD super-drive).
Very simply you nailed it! Also enjoy your tempo and delivery. Thanks!
Thank you!
I love my 2 27” LED Cinema Apple Display
Thanks man! I'm gonna buy absolutely
Awesome! I hope you find a great price in your local area! I just saw one basically new in box in my area for around $200.
Thank you! I watched your video last week and I started searching for a TBD and finally bought one yesterday, Im enjoying!
When he says there’s just something about apple products, they make you feel a certain way. Absolutely true. I got my first ever MacBook Air M1 a month ago, then air pods, then Apple Watch SE and iPhone 13 Pro a month later lol. When I got my MacBook Air I didn’t want to see what games could run on it, I wanted to see what can I learn with this thing. I immediately started learning Excel, SQL and after SQL I’ll move on to Power Bi (will use Windows for that) and Python. Never once did I think about playing games on the laptop, it made me want to learn and utilize every bit of it. Was thinking about learning to code for iOS apps down the road too. Nice video 👍🏽
And I did back in 2020. I had the same thought but Watching this video just confirmed it for me. Thank you.
All of the reasons you stated are the EXACT reasons why I'm going to return my new plasticy, wobbly, washed out Samsung Ultra-wide monitor and get one of these. Great video, dude!
What model you got?
@@keepscrolling6042 - I had a Samsung LS34J550 Quad HD 34". Then I bought a Thunderbolt Display and returned the Samsung. I do not miss it 😁
Great review, I have a 5k iMac but wanted a display to go with my 2018 MBP and picked one up today, prices here in the uk are much higher running at £400-£600....but for the quality of the build it’s still worth it.
you can get them reasonably cheap if youre lucky! I somehow have 4 of them...
I purchased this refurbished display and am totally in love!
I was wondering one thing: can I also connect an ipad (with usb-C) with the adapter?
Would it work?
Great video, i've just seen one on my local marketplace for a couple of hundred UK pounds in excellent condition so it's a no brainer for me and my 15" mid 2015 MacBook pro. I had considered some of the newer IPS screens out there but you were right with the "plasticky" description...they just feel a bit, like, you could breathe on them and they would fall part. As another commenter below says, if they did this model but with USB 3.1...
I have just purchased one on ebay for a few hundred pounds in excellent condition ... and like you i have a 2015mpb .... work beautifully together ..This monitor rocks
I just recently hooked up my 27 inch Thunderbolt monitors to my Mac studio. Worked great for a day. Now they are cutting out or turning off. Even just updated. But I love the look of these monitors. They just match the look. Had more issues with my older 4k monitors from dell not wanting to turn on or even send a signal to wake sometimes. Have you ran into this issue with your thunderbolt or cinema display ye on the Studio?
Just found one of these at work... Im not an Apple product guy since its too much money for something that is so limited in use, but i'll give it a shot when I get home.
Yeaaaheaay. Your video helped me find a power adapter from my thunderbolt display to my new mac. Awesome. Thanks.
Any chance u can let me know which you bought? I’m trying to find one myself thanks!!
Would be nice to know the adapters you used, thanks. The one linked is no longer available, and I'm guessing the other is thunderbolt 2 to thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)?
a very good review..thanks.what do you think of the 24 inch thunderbolt display?im planning to buy for my photo editing..thanks
I just bought this display today for $300. Found on Facebook Marketplace, researched, found your video and that sealed the deal for me. It's a great display. Thank you for making this video! :)
Thanks i couldnt agree more. Im a photographer and thIs is A very helpful video. Except how does it turn on. i see the power button on the side but i cannot get the monitor to display anything?
I guess I should keep mine! Hope it works with Macbook Pro M1 Max? Can I calibrate it so it works well for photo editing for prints? Do you do photo editing on this monitor? Great video.
Hey this was a great video. I love my Thunderbolt Display. I’m thinking of buying an M1 Mac mini to hook up to it.
Am tempted to get a couple of them
Great video, is there a way to hook up the new 2021 iPad Pro using all the ports on the back and being able to charge the iPad
my late iMac 2013 display is damaged and doesn't increase brightness, and has blue lines (damage). I'm thinking about purchasing this monitor instead of fixing mine. I'm actually a backup HP monitor now anyway. but the color/contrast accuracy is not the same as a mac. i wonder if it will work fine, having two 27inces side by side
Thank you man, you're cool the way you are!
I have the same Thunderbolt display. I love it. I have been researching to see if I can connect an Ipad 2018 (not Ipad Pro) to this display. Any tips is appreciated.
if it has a lightning connection, then chances might not be good
What Hub will work with my M1 Macbook Pro and my 27" Display when I want to also connect another TB 2 device? I know we have those back TB ports on the display but I'm not sure that's a good route for an external audio device like a circa 2014 UAD Apollo Twin external audio interface. Your thoughts?
I need this one for my 16” macbook pro 2020
Have Cinema Display 30” for my MacPro 5.1.
Great monitors :)
Great video too:)
Hello, is there a way of connecting the thunderbolt display to an hdmi port?
Hey Johnny, what would you say is the most affordable and accurate color calibration device? I have two TB Displays but the colors don't match when I grade. - Thanks!
Hey bro! I would get an i1Display Pro from X-rite. I've used this model for several years and have not upgraded. You should be able to find one for less that $200 on ebay.
@@JohnnyMcPro Awesome, thanks for the info bro! I love the thunderbolt displays, I was actually wondering if in the future it was possible to upgrade the resolution with the panel of a modern display, hmmmm
Great video! I'm glad that I kept mine.
I just bought a new 2020 5k imac and I am looking for a second monitor, would you still recommend this one in these times?
That’s how I have mine set up exactly like you say you need the thunderbolt 2-3 adapter from Apple for it to work 👍👍👍
It's like buying a used mercedes vs a new toyota
Hi, thanks for the video, I am really considering buying one to work with my MBP M1 13", can I ask if I can use magic mouse and keyboard with this display (bluetooth)? Cheers
I just purchased this for 100$ and it is like brand new , I use it with my MacBook Pro mid 2012
Bro! I just got a thunderbolt for my late 2012 macbook pro. I notice that only one plug fits in the laptop and I just mirror it. Is that the best way to utilize it?
don't know why but this video is such a Zen vibe haha. Thinking I will get a Apple Thunderbolt display with a M2 mac mini
How would you rank this compared to the 30" cinema? I'm considering getting one of the two...but which....
Hi Johnny, i have a mid 2010 27” iMac with a broken grafx card. I think that iMac is using the same display as the ThunderboltDisplay.
Would you recommend to use my iMac as a standalone display?
Picking up my Thunderbolt 27 tomorrow! Nice appraisal btw
I also own a MBP 16 inch and bought a 27 inch Thunderbolt display. How is your experience with the Elecjet Magsafe to USB C converter?
Can I connect my apple ipad to this monitor?
Great review. I have one of these, plus the 27" Cinema Display that preceded it. Also have a couple of the old 30" Cinema displays. All work great!! My daily drive is an LG 32" 4K but I love these old Apple displays. I doubt it will last as long as these old Apple displays.
I picked one of these bad boys up for $35. What a steal, other than a couple of chips in the corner it is in great condition.
WOW! That's a great deal may friend.
Very cool guy! I like the laid back style..comfortable and satisfying to watch :) ..and I like the small jokes all through the video haha
Its like the sloth from Zootopia started a youtube channel
LOL! I was über chill at the time of filming this! :)
haha true
2024 - Excellent! My 2020 M1 8/8 core MacBook Air's keyboard has started to fail, so I'm going to "Dock It" until I can afford to replace the keyboard or upgrade.
Just bought a 27" Thunderbolt locally for $100 with Apple Thunderbolt to C adapter ($49.99) and Magsafe adapter ($9.99) included... so $40 .02 for the Thunderbolt Display! - Oh, plus a $10 Uber ride to get it home safe!
I see what looks like a "Elecjet AnyWatt USB-C MagSafe Adapter" for connecting the Magsafe 1 to USB C. It looks like they are no longer available on AZon. Any alternatives that you or others have seen? Any charging issues? Docking suggestions? Thanks again for the great video!
THANKS!
Hi do you get a lot of fan noise with the thunderbolt screen is plugged into the MacBook ...I have purchased a screen and plugged it in but the fan now seems to be on all the time....just wondered if you get a lot of fan noise or if you have a workaround ...thanks
Love your channel. So after talking about all these different monitors, I am wondering which is/are the monitors that are in your actual daily use? Thanks!
My daily driver is currently the LG C2 OLED 42”
I got one from the old tech “trash pile” at work a couple years ago. It doesn’t work and believe needs a new internal power unit. Was hesitant to buy a new power supply for $150 and it may not 100% fix it. May still pick up one on Amazon since a seller still has the power supply.
Hi there
I am thinking to get one and wondering if would be suitable for photography and video editing?
Thanks in advance
I’m about to get an iMac and my dad gave me this do you know if it will work with it ?
thank you for the video. i recently got two 2011 apple 27 inch displays and noticed they are not as bright as my 2018 MacBook pro and Elitebook. any ideas why this would be the case/fix? it's pretty distracting while working. I've turned the brightness all the way up.
@Johnny McClung
What is the calibration device you would recommend? I found one for $250. but the white has a yellow/green tinge that I want to remove.( compared to the white/white of my MBP 2012.
i1 Display Pro from xrite
I'd love to pair that display with my iMac, cause I need a second screen for audio editing and hooking ps4. Do you know if you can hook it?
I just bought this display on craigslist. But the kicker is that the person selling it said it was brand new in the box for $100. I didn't believe it but I said what the hell let me take a look because these displays go for sometimes $400 to $500 still! I met up with him in at a diner in Trenton NJ. And OMG it was brand new sealed in the box never opened in storage for 11 years! I have at home and its just a beautiful display and the design is just timeless. My setup is relevant to the display with a 2015 MacBook Air and touchpad and keyboard from that time period. What a deal!!!!!
That is truly amazing! What a great find.
Is it mandatory to get the Magsafe cable to have the monitor working or is it just for convenience ?
I mean if I just have the power cable am I ok ?
Just bought one off FB for $100 mint condition. Better than any monitor you’ll buy under $400 in 2023 and it’s 12 years old! Macs like 110 or 220 ppi 27” 1440p still one of best for mac in general unless go 5k
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Would the 27" thunderbolt display work with a 2020 Mac Mini? Cheers!
Yep you just need the thunderbolt 2-3 adapter from apple it’s like $30. I have my 27” Cinema Display hooked as a second monitor up to my 27” iMac 5K.
@@colingoldthorpe5918 Awesome. Thanks!