LED Cinema Display (27-inch)

2010 · iPhone era Displays

Introduced

2010

Original price

$ 999

Original OS

Requires Mac or Windows PC with dual-link DVI (DVI-D) port

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Memory & graphics

Display30-inch (29.7-inch viewable) wide-format active-matrix LCD (TFT), aluminum design with thin bezel, matte anti-glare

Resolutions2560x1600 native (dual-link DVI required); 1280x800 if connected via single-link DVI

Display connectionDVI (dual-link DVI-D required; not ADC)

Connectivity

USBTwo USB 2.0 ports

FireWireTwo FireWire 400 ports

Audio outBuilt-in 2.1 speaker system (49 W output)

MagSafeMagSafe (up to 85W) integrated cable

Software

Original OSRequires Mac or Windows PC with dual-link DVI (DVI-D) port

Included peripheralsDisplay and AC power cord; single cable with three connectors (Mini DisplayPort, MagSafe, USB 2.0)

Power

Weight23.5 lb. (10.7 kg)

DimensionsHeight: 19.2 in (488.1 mm); Width: 25.65 in (651.7 mm); Depth (with stand): 8.2 in (208.13 mm)

Max power49 W speaker output

Energy StarENERGY STAR compliant

Expansion slotsVESA mounting interface standard supported (optional VESA Mount Adapter kit)

Identifiers

Model N°A1216

EMC2354

Order N°MC007LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2010

Discontinued2011

History

On October 14, 2008, the 23-inch Cinema Display was replaced by a 24-inch model made of aluminum and glass with an appearance similar to the most recent designs of iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook unibody. The display is equipped with an integrated iSight camera, a microphone, and an audio system with dual speakers. A MagSafe cable extends from the back of the display for recharging notebooks. It is the first Cinema Display to use LED backlighting and the Mini DisplayPort for video input. This display is officially compatible only with Macs equipped with the Mini DisplayPort connector. To use this display with older Macs, a third-party converter is required. On July 26, 2010, the 24-inch and 30-inch Cinema Displays were replaced by a 27-inch model that supports a resolution up to 2560 × 1440 pixels, making it the only Cinema Display then in production.

Trivia

• In 2008, the 24-inch Cinema Display was the first to use LED backlighting and the Mini DisplayPort connector, representing a significant technological leap in the history of Apple monitors. • The aluminum and glass design of the 2008 Cinema Display reflected the aesthetics of the iMac and MacBook of that era, creating a unique visual harmony among Apple products of the period. • The integrated MagSafe cable on the back of the display for recharging notebooks was an innovative solution that anticipated the "all-in-one" approach that Apple would continue to develop in the following years.

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