Used Apple Thunderbolt Displays

I have the chance to purchase (2) used Apple Thunderbolt displays for $1400/pair. They have warranty until July 2014. Is this a good deal considering they are USB 2.0 and apple hasn't mentioned any new monitor coming out soon.

You can get an HP zr2740w with the same panel, DisplayPort and dual link DVI, and 3 year warranty for $450 from B&H or $400 if you live near a Microcenter.

Plus it sounds like Thunderbolt displays don't work with standard DisplayPort - ie, won't work with PCs unless you have TB on the motherboard. And they won't work with non-TB macs.
Unless you are running a newer Mac and specifically want the extra ports for some reason, I really can't see why you would want them.

parivera30 said:

Is this a good deal considering they are USB 2.0 and apple hasn't mentioned any new monitor coming out soon.

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Do you like gray blacks? The Apple Cinema/Thunder Bolt Display uses edge-to-edge glass which is extremely reflective and makes blacks look gray.

Example: Samsung S27B970D with edge-to-edge-glass and has equal-ish measured contrast (900:1) vs. a semi-glossy NEC P242W which has the same coating as the ZR2740W Austinpike mentioned. Both monitors were calibrated, set to the same brightness (140cdm/2 which many would consider too low) and have 900:1 contrast. More coating comparisons here.

If you want a glossy 1440p monitor check out the glossy Crossover 27QD LED and Yamakasi Q270 which can be purchased for <400$ with a 3 year square trade warranty from Ebay or from IPS LED Monitors who offers a 14 day return policy to North American customers.

The ZR2740W is a good choice if you want a delay free, non-reflective 1440p monitor along with the multi-input BenQ BL2710PT (600$) and Viewsonic VP2770 (700$). Owning both a glossy and semi-glossy monitor is nice for different kinds of content. The Qnix QX2710 is like the ZR2740W but can be over-clocked to at least 96hz.

Agree with the above. Those glass panels really do make for sucky blacks.