Apple Cinema Display (20-, 23-, and 30-inch DVI) - Technical Specifications

Configurations

20-inch Apple Cinema Display

23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display

30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display

Model

M9177LL/A

M9178LL/A

M9179LL/A

Screen size (diagonal viewable image size)

20 inches (viewable)

23 inches (viewable)

30 inches (29.7 inches viewable)

Screen type

Thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD)

Resolutions

• 1680 x 1050 pixels (optimum resolution)

• 1280 x 800 pixels

• 1024 x 640 pixels

• 1920 x 1200 pixels (optimum resolution)

• 1280 x 800 pixels

• 1024 x 640 pixels

• 2560 x 1600 pixels (optimum resolution)

• 2048 x 1280

• 1920 x 1200

• 1280 x 800

• 1024 x 640

Display colors (maximum)

16.7 million

Viewing angle (typical)

170° horizontal; 170° vertical

Brightness (typical)

250 cd/m2

270 cd/m2

400 cd/m2

Contrast ratio (typical)

400:1

Response time (typical)

16 ms

Pixel pitch

0.258 mm

0.250 mm

Screen treatment

Antiglare hardcoat

User controls (hardware and software)

Display power, system sleep, system wake, brightness and display tilt

Cables

DVI (Digital Visual Interface), FireWire 400, USB 2.0 and DC power (24.5 V)

Connectors

Two-port, self-powered USB 2.0 hub, two FireWire 400 ports and Kensington security port

VESA mount adapter

Compatible with VESA FDMI (MIS-D, 100, C) compliant mounting solutions. (Requires optional Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter

Mac Pro compatibility

All new Mac Pro systems support two Apple Cinema Displays, including dual-link DVI for one 30-inch model. Support for two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays requires two dual-link DVI ports — available in configurations with either the ATI Radeon X1900 XT or the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 — or by installing an additional NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT card. Support for more than two displays requires installation of one or more additional NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT cards.

Power Mac G5 compatibility

Any new dual- or quad-core Power Mac G5 supports two Apple Cinema Displays, including dual-link DVI for one 30-inch model. Support for two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays requires two dual-link DVI ports, available in configurations with the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 or by installing an additional NVIDIA GeForce 6600 card. Support for more than two displays requires installation of one or more additional NVIDIA GeForce 6600 cards.

MacBook Pro compatibility

All MacBook Pro Models

MacBook compatibility

Requires Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

N/A

iMac compatibility

Intel-based iMac models (requires Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter)

N/A

Mac mini compatibility

All Mac mini models

N/A

PowerBook compatibility

PowerBook G4 with DVI port

PowerBook G4 with dual-link DVI port

Limited warranty and service

Your Apple display comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. To extend your service and support to three full years, you may register one display in the AppleCare Protection Plan when you purchase the display at the same time as a Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini. To cover an individual display or second display, purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for Apple Display. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Build-to-Order Options

Extras and accessories from the online Apple Store or an authorized Apple reseller.

Connectors

• Belkin ADC to DVI Connector Cable

• iSight Accessory Kit

Ergonomics

VESA Mount Adapter

Security

Kensington Slim Kevlar MicroSaver Lock

Graphics cards

• NVIDIA GeForce 6600

• Other cards may be installed at the time of system configuration