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Apple Studio Display (17-inch LCD, 2001) vs Apple Studio Display (17-inch CRT, 1999)

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AppleStudio Display (17-inch LCD, 2001)AppleStudio Display (17-inch CRT, 1999)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2001January 1999
Display
Screen size17″16″
Resolution1280 × 1024–
Sharpness96 pixels per inch–
PanelLCD (TFT active-matrix LCD; Apple does not identify the panel subtype)CRT (Nominal 17-inch Mitsubishi Diamondtron aperture-grille CRT, 16-inch viewable image; 0.25 mm aperture grille pitch. Vertically flat screen, without a fixed native pixel matrix.)
Supported signal modes–Supported signal modes include 1600 × 1200 at up to 60 Hz, 1280 × 1024 at up to 75 Hz and 1024 × 768 at up to 85 Hz. Horizontal scan 30–85 kHz; vertical scan 48–160 Hz. These are selectable CRT modes, not a fixed native matrix or one native refresh rate.
Screen coating–Antireflective and antistatic screen coating
Brightness (typical)200 nits–
Contrast ratio350:1–
ShapeFlat–
Colour depth24-bit colour; up to 16.7 million colours–
Viewing anglesTypical 160° horizontal and vertical–
Connections
Video inputsApple Display ConnectorVGA
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A–
Other connectionsIntegrated ADC cable carries digital video, power and USB; two powered downstream USB portsCaptive 15-pin mini D-Sub VGA cable; included VGA-to-Macintosh adaptor for older Mac video connectors
Design
Stand adjustsTiltTilt, swivel
Weight with stand6.6 kg20.8 kg
Size with stand44.7 × 43.9 × 17.6–24.9 cm (width × height × depth)January 1999 maker datasheet gives 41.1 × 42.7 × 44.7 cm (width × height × depth); archived support sheet instead lists 18.9 × 16.5 × 16.9 inches (height × width × depth), an unresolved maker conflict
Weight detail–January 1999 M6221LL/A datasheet specifies 20.8 kg (45.9 lb); archived Apple support sheet instead lists 48 lb. The model-specific datasheet metric figure is used.
ControlsTouch-sensitive system power controlPower, brightness, contrast, on-screen geometry, convergence, degauss, moiré and colour-temperature controls
ColoursCrystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver-coloured frameTranslucent Blueberry and white enclosure; the later August 1999 Graphite revision has the same performance and internal circuitry according to Apple's service manual
Power and support
Power useArchived Apple support sheet specifies maximum 40 W operating and 5 W or less in energy-saving mode. Original May 2001 French datasheet instead gives maximum 50 W and less than 35 W respectively; these surviving maker figures conflict.January 1999 datasheet specifies maximum 150 W operating, less than 15 W standby and less than 5 W with the computer in energy-saving mode. Archived support sheet instead gives maximum 120 W; this maker conflict is retained.
Power supply24.5 V or 28 V DC through ADC, from Apple's archived technical specificationsJanuary 1999 datasheet specifies 90–264 V AC, 47–63 Hz; these are mains ratings, not display refresh rates
SoftwareAnnounced 21 May 2001 with first shipments expected in early June; June is used for retail timing. Native refresh is unpublished and omitted. Requires an ADC-equipped computer; Apple's later support sheet also lists compatible DVI Power Mac G4 and PowerBook G4 systems through the powered Apple DVI to ADC Adapter M8661LL/A. Co-marketed with the 15-inch ADC display, so no direct predecessor link is inferred.Maker announced the new Studio Display family on 5 January 1999; January retail precision is used because a distinct first-sale day is unconfirmed. January datasheet lists Power Macintosh G3 with Mac OS 8.0 or later. Brightness and contrast ratio are unpublished and omitted; no pixel density is assigned to this CRT.
In the box–Display, Apple Displays software, power cord, VGA-to-Macintosh adaptor and user manual

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