Cinema Display (2004)

The 2004 Cinema Display was a part of Apple’s line of high-resolution, widescreen monitors aimed at professionals in the creative industries. This 20-inch flat-panel display featured a sleek aluminum design that perfectly matched the aesthetics of the Power Mac G5 and other Apple products of the era. Its minimalist, all-aluminum enclosure and thin profile exemplified Apple’s commitment to design elegance and functionality. The Cinema Display's high resolution offered stunning visual clarity, making it ideal for tasks requiring precise color accuracy and sharp detail, such as graphic design, video editing, and photo retouching.

Technical Characteristics

Category

Accessory Devices


Model Number

A1081


Type

Widescreen LCD monitor


Available Sizes

20-inch, 23-inch, and 30-inch models


Resolution

20-inch: 1680x1050 pixels, 23-inch: 1920x1200 pixels, 30-inch: 2560x1600 pixels


Display Technology

TFT (Thin Film Transistor) active-matrix LCD


Aspect Ratio

16:10 widescreen


Colors Supported

16.7 million colors


Brightness

20-inch and 23-inch: 250 cd/m², 30-inch: 270 cd/m²


Contrast Ratio

400:1 for all models


Viewing Angle

170 degrees horizontal and vertical


Response Time

16 ms


Ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x FireWire 400 ports (on the 23-inch and 30-inch models)


Connectivity

Apple Display Connector (ADC) for video, USB, and power (20-inch and 23-inch models), 30-inch model uses Dual-Link DVI for video


Power Supply

External power adapter for the 30-inch model


Dimensions

20-inch: height: 467 mm, width: 478 mm, depth: 173 mm; 23-inch: height: 467 mm, width: 558 mm, depth: 173 mm; 30-inch: height: 558 mm, width: 686 mm, depth: 205 mm


Weight

20-inch: 7.3 kg, 23-inch: 9.0 kg, 30-inch: 12.3 kg


Operating System Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later


Operating System Compatibility

Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later


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