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Apple Studio Display (17-inch LCD, 2001) vs Apple Studio Display (17-inch CRT ADC, 2000)

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AppleStudio Display (17-inch LCD, 2001)AppleStudio Display (17-inch CRT ADC, 2000)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2001July 2000
Display
Screen size17″16.15″
Resolution1280 × 1024–
Sharpness96 pixels per inch–
PanelLCD (TFT active-matrix LCD; Apple does not identify the panel subtype)CRT (Nominal 17-inch Natural Flat Diamondtron aperture-grille CRT, 16.15-inch viewable image; 0.25 mm aperture grille pitch. No fixed native pixel matrix.)
Brightness (typical)200 nits–
Contrast ratio350:1–
ShapeFlat–
Colour depth24-bit colour; up to 16.7 million coloursUp to 16.7 million colours
Colour modes–Theatre Mode increases screen brightness for full-screen movie playback; no brightness figure is published
Pixel pitch–0.25 mm aperture grille pitch
Supported signal modes–Maker lists 1600 × 1200 at 65 Hz, 1280 × 1024 at 75 Hz, 1056 × 792 at 96 Hz, 1024 × 768 at 99 Hz, 832 × 624 at 120 Hz, 800 × 600 at 125 Hz and 640 × 480 at 153 Hz. Horizontal scan specification 80 kHz; vertical scan 60–160 Hz. These are selectable CRT modes, not a fixed native matrix or one native refresh rate.
Screen coating–Antireflective and antistatic screen coating
Calibration–Internal calibration, gamma adjustment and variable 4100–9300 K white-point selection; maker states designed for PANTONE colour reproduction
Viewing anglesTypical 160° horizontal and vertical–
Connections
Video inputsApple Display ConnectorApple Display Connector
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A2 × USB-A
Other connectionsIntegrated ADC cable carries digital video, power and USB; two powered downstream USB portsADC carries analogue video, USB data and power. This CRT uses the analogue signals within ADC, unlike the digital ADC LCDs; do not assume a digital-only DVI-to-ADC adaptor works.
USB hub detail–Two self-powered USB 1.1 ports on the right side of the display; maker notes support for Power Mac G4 Cube USB speakers
Design
Stand adjustsTiltTilt, swivel
Weight with stand6.6 kg20.7 kg
Size with stand44.7 × 43.9 × 17.6–24.9 cm (width × height × depth)43.2 × 47.5 × 44.4 cm (width × height × depth), from archived Apple technical information article 58673
ControlsTouch-sensitive system power controlSystem startup and sleep control; contrast, degauss, geometry and convergence adjustment through compatible software
ColoursCrystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver-coloured frameCrystal-clear enclosure
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.Maximum 113 W operating; 35 W or less with the system in energy-saving mode
Power supply24.5 V or 28 V DC through ADC, from Apple's archived technical specifications28 V DC ±1.5 V through ADC; no separate monitor mains cord
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.Apple's US announcement says available immediately on 19 July 2000. Requires a Power Mac G4 Cube or Power Mac G4 with ADC. Support112524 labels 1600 × 1200 at 65 Hz as native, but it is a supported signal mode on an analogue CRT without a fixed native matrix. Brightness, contrast ratio and pixel density are omitted. The service manual rounds weight to 20 kg in handling instructions; published technical article 58673 specifies 20.7 kg.

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