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Apple Cinema HD Display (23-inch, DVI) vs Dell UltraSharp U2410

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AppleCinema HD Display (23-inch, DVI)DellUltraSharp U2410
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20042009
Display
Screen size23″24″
Resolution1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Sharpness98 pixels per inch94 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD’s exact aluminium 23-inch datasheet, which lists later panel specifications)IPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)–6 ms
Brightness (typical)270 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio400:11,000:1
Colour range–96% Adobe RGB / 100% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 5
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify panel bit depthDell specifies 1.07 billion colours and 12-bit internal processing.
sRGB coverage–100%, according to Dell.
Adobe RGB coverage–96%, according to Dell.
Response time detailApple specifies typical 16 ms without identifying grey-to-grey transitions; not entered in the grey-to-grey row. Its later Japanese sheet lists 14 ms.6 ms grey-to-grey; 13 ms black-to-white, according to Dell.
Viewing anglesOriginal archived Apple specifications give 170° horizontally and vertically; a later Japanese sheet gives 178°.178° horizontal and vertical.
Pixel pitch0.258 mm0.27 mm.
Calibration–Factory-calibrated sRGB and Adobe RGB modes, with average Delta E below 5.
Connections
Video inputsDVIHDMI, DisplayPort
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A4 × USB-A
Speakers–No
HDMI detail–One HDMI input, plus component and composite video inputs.
DisplayPort detail–One DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs with HDCP and one VGA input.
Other connectionsCaptive DVI, USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and DC power cables; two downstream FireWire 400 ports and Kensington security slot–
USB hub detailTwo-port self-powered USB 2.0 hub; upstream USB cable must connect to computerFour downstream USB 2.0 ports and a media card reader.
Picture by picture–Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture.
Speaker detail–Optional Dell Soundbar; no integrated speakers.
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.03 kg9.57 kg
Height adjustment–100 mm.
Tilt–3° forward to 21° backward.
Swivel–45° left and right.
VESA patternOptional Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter Kit; VESA FDMI MIS-D 100 C100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand536 × 450 × 187 mm (width × height × depth), from Apple's archived technical specifications559.7 × 201.5 × 393–493 mm (width × depth × height). Main weight is Dell's 9.57 kg with stand and cables; body-only weight is not published in the cited brochures.
ControlsSide power and brightness buttons; resolution and colour settings through Mac OS X Displays preferences–
ColoursAluminium enclosure–
Power and support
Power useMaximum 90 W; energy saver mode 3 W or less75 W typical; below 1 W in power-saving mode.
Power supplyExternal A1097 90 W adaptor; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 24.5 V DC output100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
SoftwareApple's UK announcement specifies July 2004 availability. Original manual supports Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later on listed DVI Macs, with compatible DVI-equipped Windows PCs also possible. Original manual explicitly specifies 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. Main weight follows archived maker specs (7.03 kg); original manual gives 6.75 kg without explaining the discrepancy.–
In the boxDisplay with captive connection cables, power adaptor, AC cord and cleaning cloth–

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