Apple · Cinema Display

Cinema Display (20-inch, ADC)

Released January 2003

Apple's original 20-inch Cinema Display provides a widescreen LCD workspace and USB hub through a single ADC connection.

Size: 20″
Resolution: 1680 × 1050
PPI: 99
Panel: IPS
Refresh: –
Brightness: 230 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: –

What reviewers say

Macworld rated the colour fidelity and wide viewing angles among the best in its comparison. ZDNet praised sharp text, saturated colours and the stable case, but found highlight detail suffered at maximum brightness and preferred the Formac in its tests. Both highlighted compatibility restrictions and limited adjustments.

From macworld.com and cnetfrance.fr

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 20″
Resolution: 1680 × 1050
Sharpness: 99 pixels per inch
Panel: IPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD's exact ADC model datasheet)
Brightness (typical): 230 nits
Contrast ratio: 350:1
Screen finish: Matte
Shape: Flat
Colour depth: Up to 16.7 million colours; Apple does not specify panel bit depth
Viewing angles: 170° horizontally and vertically
Pixel pitch: 0.258 mm

Connections

Video inputs: Apple Display Connector
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: 2 × USB-A
Speakers: No
Other connections: Captive ADC connector carries digital video, USB data and power; no separate power cord for an ADC-equipped Mac
USB hub detail: Two-port self-powered USB hub

Design

Stand adjusts: Tilt
VESA mount: No
Weight with stand: 8.6 kg
Size with stand: 542 × 439 × 176 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 265 mm (width × height × depth)
Controls: System power, sleep and wake; display preferences launch button and software brightness control
Colours: Crystal-clear acrylic enclosure with silver bezel

Power and support

Power use: Maximum 60 W when operating; energy saver mode 3 W or less
Power supply: 24.5–28 V DC through ADC
Software: Mac OS X 10.2 or later; specified Power Mac G4 graphics cards, or DVI-equipped PowerBook G4 with Apple DVI to ADC Adapter. Apple UK confirms immediate availability on 28 January 2003. Native refresh is not specified in the read original Apple documentation; PRAD lists 60 Hz, not promoted into the main row.

Pros and cons

Pros

Widescreen digital display
Two-port USB hub
Tilt-adjustable easel stand

Cons

Proprietary ADC connection
No height or swivel adjustment

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
AppleCinema Display (20-inch, DVI)	20.1″	1680 × 1050	99	IPS	60 Hz	250 nits	–	–	Jul 2004
SonyGDM-F520	19.8″	–	–	CRT	–	–	–	–	2001
AppleCinema Display (22-inch, DVI)	22″	1600 × 1024	86	LCD	–	180 nits	–	–	Dec 1999

Sources

Photo: prad.de

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