Apple today announced the release of the new 27" LED Cinema Display, sporting a resolution of 2560x1440. The display features an iSight video camera, microphone, speakers, a MagSafe charger, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, an ambient light sensor to automatically change the brightness of the display in low-light conditions, and a 16:9 aspect ratio:

"With built-in MagSafe charging, iSight camera, speakers, and USB ports, the LED Cinema Display is ideal for MacBook and MacBook Pro users," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With its massive 2560 x 1440 resolution, the new 27-inch LED Cinema Display is a perfect fit with our powerful new Mac Pro, and it gives iMac users an easy way to double their screen real estate."

The new 27" LED Cinema Display will be available in September for $999 and requires a Mac with Mini DisplayPort connectivity.

Meanwhile, Apple has dropped the price of the older 24" LED Cinema Display from $899 to $799.

UPDATE: It has come to our attention that, in the press release, Apple also announced that the previous 24" and 30" Cinema displays have been discontinued. Apple will continue to sell the displays until stock runs out.