Apple 20" Cinema Display - 20" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors

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The Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor is the perfect companion for your Mac or PC. Its annodized aluminum case is sleek and elegant, and lets you use two displays much closer to each other than ever before. Choose an optional VESA mount to install your display anywhere. Connect one or two displays via industry-standard DVI.

Desktop Peripherals
The Cinema Display 20" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor includes a FireWire 400 hub and a USB 2.0 hub, each with two ports. So you can connect a printer or scanner, or a camcorder or digital camera, whether you are using your display with a Mac or PC.
Effortless Adjustment
The smooth motion hinge on the monitor requires very little pressure to tilt the monitor to a different position. This design allows you to view the display at whatever angle works for your environment.
Pure Signal
The Cinema Display 20" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor provides you with an all-digital signal. DVI transmits a distortion-free digital signal from the graphics card to the screen. This digital connection gives you the full clarity and stability of liquid crystal technology, with sharp, clear pixels from edge to edge.
Fewer Controls
A VGA connection requires controls for power, brightness and contrast, fine tracking and coarse tracking, white and black balance controls, as well as horizontal and vertical positions. Tucked away on the side of an Apple Digital LCD monitor are the only controls you really need: brightness and power.
Panel/Display
Type TFT Active-Matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD)
Viewable Size 20"
Brightness 300 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio 700:1
Viewing Angle 178° vertical, 178° horizontal
Pixel Dot Pitch 0.258mm
Response Time 14 ms
Panel Life Not Specified by Manufacturer
Colors Supported 16.7 Million
Signal
Internal Interface Digital (DVI)
Frequency Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sync Type Not Specified by Manufacturer
Resolution Maximum:  1680 x 1050
Native:    1680 x 1050
Suported Resolutions:  1680 x 1050, 1280 x 800, 1024 x 640
Input/Output Connectors
Analog Not Supported
Digital DVI
Audio Input None
Headphone Jack None
Hub Ports Two 6-pin FireWire
Two USB 2.0
Speakers Not Supported
Mount Deskmount: Yes
Wall-mount: Vesa Mount: Requires Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter (M9649G/A, sold separately), Compatible with VESA FDMI (MIS-D, 100, C) compliant mounting solutions
Controls Not Specified by Manufacturer
Buttons Side: Power, Brightness
Front: Power
On-Screen Display Not Specified by Manufacturer
Auto Configuration Yes, plug and play
Touch Screen No
Tilt/Swivel Range Tilt:  -5 degrees - +25 degrees
Swivel: Not Supported
Height: Not Supported
Compliant Standards FCC Part 15 Class B, EN55022 Class B,
VESA DDC, EN55024, VCCI Class B,
AS/NZS 3548 Class B, CNS 13438 Class B,
ICES-003 Class B , ISO 13406 part 2,
MPR II , IEC 60950, UL 60950,
CSA 60950, EN60950, ENERGY STAR, TCO 03
System Requirements Mac
Desktop

Computer: Power Mac G4 or G5
Graphics Card:  NVIDIA or ATI Radeon 7500 or better
OS: Mac OS X v10.2.8 or late,

Notebook
Computer: PowerBook G4 with DVI port
OS: Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later

Windows
Computer: Any PCs
Graphics Card: That supports DVI ports with full single link digital bandwidth and VESA DDC standard

Power Requirements Voltage: 100-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption: Maximum power when operating: 65 W (Apple Cinema Display); 90 W (Apple Cinema HD Display); 150 W (Apple Cinema HD Display), Energy saver mode: 3W or less
Environmental Requirements Operating:
Temperature Range: 50-95F (10-35C)
Humidity Range: 20-80%, noncondensing
Storage:
Temperature Range: -40-+116F (-40-+47C)
Humidity Range:20-80%, noncondensing
Dimensions (WxHxD) With Stand: 18.5 x 16.1 x 6.8" (47.1 x 41 x 17.4 cm)
Without Stand: NA
Weight With Stand: 14.5 lbs (6.6 kg)
Without Stand: NA

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Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI
 
5.0

(based on 7 reviews)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great picture quality (5)
  • Vivid colors (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Multimedia (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Quality oriented (3)

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    5.0

    Amazing

    By Franklin M

    from Redondo Beach

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Sharp Image

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Computer
      • Hooked To A Laptop

      Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

      If you have a the older MacBook Pro, get it while you can....as Apple has already discontinued it. Whatever is out there is all that is available now.

      Sure it is expensive. I was considering others monitors for less than half the price. I was able to try 19 inch monitor from my work laptop to connect to my MBP using the VGA adapter. It looked OK. But decided to go with the Apple Cinema monitor not only because it matches the MBP but also because I have only had Apple monitors.

      When I received and hooked up the monitor, I am glad that I went with Apple. There is a big difference between this monitor and the one that I tried out. Image is like a picture. I guess that is the difference between getting something that is totally digital and something that goes from analog to digital.

      Totally satisfied. Looks good too.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      5.0

      Great display

      By J.R.

      from Corona, CA

      Pros

      • Sharp Image
      • Vivid Colors

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Multimedia

        Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

        I upgraded from a 15" ADC Studio Display that suffered from a dimming backlight, and wow, the extra desktop space is nice. I work with a lot of photos, so the extra resolution is quite handy for viewing. I would recommend getting a display calibrator for optimal performance.

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        5.0

        Crystal Clear

        By Bryant

        from Santa Barbara, CA

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Lightweight
        • Sharp Image
        • Versatile
        • Vivid Colors

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Digital Imaging
          • Multimedia

          Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

          I use the CD for editing high res images.... I bought it as a second display for my older powermac g5 as I have been using my old 20" CD with my newer computer.

          This display has great colors and is decent in size and works just as expected. Would recommend it to anyone.

          While there are other monitors that have similar bang for your buck, I choose the apple displays because it keeps my desk looking clean. Plus I have never had an issue with apple service.

          I have used all of my Cinema Displays with various imacs, powermacs and macbook pros and have never had an issue.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          5.0

          Just what I expectected from Apple.

          By Vince

          from Miami, Fl

          About Me Quality Oriented

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Sharp Image
          • Vivid Colors

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Multimedia

            Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

            Quality and image was great. If you have a Macbook Pro just plug it in and enjoy. If like me you you have an IMac core duo system don't forget to purchase an Apple MINI-DVI to DVI ADAPTER (NEW) - APAMDVIDVIQ you'll need it in order to connect the monitor and your system together. The price is a little high I think but [$] seems to be the going price no matter where you look.

            • Primary use:
            • Business

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            5.0

            Monitor good for fair price

            By Pepe Mélega

            from Newark, NJ

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Sharp Image

            Cons

            • Little Detail

            Best Uses

            • Hooked To A Laptop

            Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

            She had good references on the monitor and these only if confirmed. [...] I recommend good to have the option at home to connect the notebook.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Wise buy!

            By Scotty Lee

            from USA

            Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

            20 is perfect! Space saving but still widescreen desktopmaximizing.Crisp resolution, handles fingerprints beautifully, vibrantcolor & video display, power efficient, tilt positions arerealistic and they match any decor (if that matters to you).Professionally I do print, video, multimedia and web designwork. I have used many products but this is without a doubtthe best thus far.My experience. My opinion.

            Expertise: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)

            Problems Encountered: Zero so far.

            Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Samsung 214T, NEC 2180UX

            Items I Recommend: An additional monitor! You think one is nice try two-sync'd

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            5.0

            Love it

            By Abp

            from VA

            Comments about Apple 20" Cinema Display Flat Panel LCD Monitor - DVI:

            Love it, no words to express. beautiful. clarity, clean crisp brilliant colors...everything you have dreamed of in a display.

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            Apple 20" Cinema Display - 20" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors
            • DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
            • FireWire 400
            • USB 2.0
            • DC power (24.5 V)
             
             
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