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Apple Cinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC)

Apple · Cinema Display

Cinema HD Display (23-inch, ADC)

Released April 2002

Apple's original 23-inch Cinema HD Display combines a 1920 × 1200 LCD and USB hub with a powered ADC connection.

Size
23″
Resolution
1920 × 1200
PPI
98
Panel
IPS
Refresh
–
Brightness
200 nits
HDR
–
USB-C power
–

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
23″
Resolution
1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Sharpness
98 pixels per inch
Panel
IPS (TFT active-matrix LCD (Apple); S-IPS identification from PRAD's exact ADC model datasheet)
Brightness (typical)
200 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
Apple's March 2002 announcement says 160°; its January 2003 technology overview and original archived store page say 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
11.5 kg
Size with stand
614 × 488 × 187 mm minimum depth; maximum depth 280 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 70 W when operating; energy saver mode 3 W or less
Power supply
24.5–28 V DC through ADC
Software
Mac OS X 10.1.3 or Mac OS 9.2.2 or later; specified Power Mac G4 graphics cards, or DVI-equipped PowerBook G4 with Apple DVI to ADC Adapter. 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

  • 1920 × 1200 digital workspace
  • Two-port USB hub
  • Single ADC cable carries video, USB and power

Cons

  • Proprietary ADC connection
  • No height or swivel adjustment

Closest rivals

Model
SizeResolutionPPIPanelRefreshBrightnessHDRUSB-C powerReleased
AppleCinema HD Display (23-inch, DVI)
23″1920 × 120098IPS60 Hz270 nits––Jul 2004
DellPro 24 Monitor (E2425HM)
23.8″1920 × 108093IPS100 Hz250 nits––Mar 2025
DellPro 24 Monitor (E2426H)
23.8″1920 × 108093IPS120 Hz300 nits––Jul 2026

Sources

  1. macoffice.no/resources/PDF/maskinvare/Displays_TO_0103.pdf
  2. store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/23inch_display_lm.html
  3. apple.com/newsroom/2002/03/20Apple-Unveils-Cinema-HD-23-inch-Flat-Panel-Display
  4. macdat.net/files/pdf/apple/servicesource/display_cinema_hd.pdf
  5. prad.de/technische-daten/monitor-datenblatt/apple-cinema-display-23

Photo: prad.de

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