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Apple Cinema HD Display (30-inch, DVI) vs Dell UltraSharp U2713HM

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AppleCinema HD Display (30-inch, DVI)DellUltraSharp U2713HM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20042012
Display
Screen size29.7″27″
Resolution2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness102 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple June 2004 Technology Overview); S-IPS identification from PRAD’s exact aluminium 30-inch datasheet. Main brightness and contrast describe the original published generation.)IPS (Edge-lit white LED IPS.)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)–8 ms
Brightness (typical)270 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio400:11,000:1
Colour range–>99% sRGB
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify panel bit depth16.7 million colours, according to Dell.
sRGB coverage–Over 99% typical, according to Dell.
Response time detailOriginal June 2004 Apple Technology Overview specifies typical 16 ms without identifying grey-to-grey transitions, so main grey-to-grey response is omitted. Original brightness is 270 cd/m² and contrast 400:1. Archived support table later gives 400 cd/m² and 400:1; Japanese specifications give 400 cd/m², 700:1 and 14 ms. These later figures are not substituted into the original main fields.8 ms grey-to-grey, typical.
Viewing anglesOriginal archived Apple specifications give 170° horizontally and vertically; a later Japanese sheet gives 178°.178° horizontal and vertical, typical.
Pixel pitch0.250 mm0.23 mm.
Connections
Video inputsDVIHDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A4 × USB-A
Speakers–No
HDMI detail–One HDMI 1.4 input; one dual-link DVI-D and one VGA input also provided.
DisplayPort detail–One DisplayPort 1.2 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 USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports, two rear and two left; one upstream Type-B port.
Audio out–Audio line out for speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand12.5 kg5.6 kg
Height adjustment–115 mm, according to Dell.
VESA patternOptional Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter Kit; VESA FDMI MIS-D 100 C100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand688 × 543 × 215 mm (width × height × depth), from Apple's archived technical specifications639.3 × 200.3 × 424.3–538.9 mm (width × depth × height).
Size without stand–639.3 × 65.6 × 378.2 mm (width × depth × height).
Weight without stand–5.6 kg without cables.
ControlsSide power and brightness buttons; resolution and colour settings through Mac OS X Displays preferencesFront right on-screen-display buttons.
ColoursAluminium enclosure–
Power and support
Power useMaximum 150 W; energy saver mode 3 W or less42 W typical and 100 W maximum with soundbar and USB active, according to Dell.
Power supplyExternal A1098 150 W adaptor; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 24.5 V DC output100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
SoftwareApple's June 2004 UK press release promised August sale, but delivery slipped into autumn (Computerworld/Macworld). Main release month follows MacRumors' October 2004 shipping report. At launch Apple specified Power Mac G5 with NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL for native resolution; a dual-link DVI graphics connection is required. Original manual explicitly specifies 2560 × 1600 at 60 Hz and 29.7-inch viewable diagonal. Main weight follows June 2004 maker Technology Overview (12.5 kg); original manual gives 12.31 kg and archived support table 12.47 kg. No basis for the discrepancies is stated.Dell Display Manager included at launch.
Certifications–ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold and TCO Certified Displays, according to Dell.
In the boxDisplay with captive connection cables, power adaptor, AC cord and cleaning cloth–

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