[jaredstenquist]

And to think I thought the Thunderbolt display was pricey at $1k. I love it, but I don't think I could possible realize (or notice) the increase in capability unless working heavily in graphics and video, and that's assuming that the machine attached to it has a card that takes advantage of it.

[seiji]

The Monoprice 27" (using the same panel as the Apple Thunderbolt display) is under $400 this weekend: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=109&cp_id=10909&cs_id=...

I have one beside the same size thunderbolt display and I like the monoprice one better (it seems to have a more effective anti-reflective coating).

[shurcooL]

Not too mention the Thunderbolt Display is outdated with its MagSafe 1, USB 2.0 ports, still present FireWire and it's thicker than the new iMacs.

[alexgaribay]

Thunderbolt displays come with a MagSafe 1 -> MagSafe 2 converter in the box now.

[shurcooL]

I'm aware of that. But it's not quite the same as an updated Thunderbolt Display that will come with a native MagSafe 2 cable.

[voltagex_]

I wonder if I can get this in Australia. I know about the Catleap monitors but I'd like to think that Monoprice does some QA