Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors
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Discontinued
The Apple 30" Cinema HD 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 HD Display 30" 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, scanner, camcorder or digital camera, whether you are using your display with a Mac or a PC.
- Effortless Adjustment
- The smooth motion of the hinge on the monitor requires very little pressure to tilt the monitor to a different position. This design allows you to you view the display at whatever angle works for your environment, anywhere from -5 degrees to 25 degrees.
- Pure Signal
- The Cinema HD Display Flat Panel Monitor provides you with an all-digital signal. DVI transmits a distortion-free digital signal from the graphics card to the display's screen. This digital connection gives you the full clarity and stability of liquid crystal technology, with sharp, clear pixels from edge to edge.
- Lose 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 |
Type: Thin-film transistor (TFT) active-matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) Viewable Size: 29.7" Brightness: 400 cd/m2 (typical) Contrast Ratio: 700:1 Viewing Angle: 178° vertical, 178° horizontal Pixel Dot Pitch: 0.25mm |
| Internal Interface | Digital (DVI) |
| Resolution |
Maximum: 2560 x 1600 Native: 2560 x 1600 Suported Resolutions: |
| Colors Supported | 16,700,000 |
| Frequency | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sync Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Response Time | 14 ms |
| Input and Output Connectors |
VGA: None DVI: 1x Audio In: Not Specified by Manufacturer Headphone Jack: Not Specified by Manufacturer USB: Yes, USB 2.0 |
| Speakers | None |
| Mount |
Deskmount: Yes Wallmount: VESA Mount (Requires Cinema Display VESA Mount Adapter, M9649G/A, sold separately), compatible with VESA FDMI (MIS-D, 100, C) compliant mounting solutions |
| Controls |
Side: Power, Brightness Front: Power On-Screen: Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Auto Configuration | Yes |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Tilt/Swivel Range |
Tilt: 5 degrees-+25 degrees Swivel: None Height: None |
| Compliant Standards |
FCC Part 15 Class B EN55022 Class B 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 or PC with Dual-Link DVI video card |
| Power Requirements |
Voltage: 100-240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz Consumption |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature Range: 50-95F (10-35C) Humidity Range: 20-80% noncondensing Storage |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
With Stand: 27.2 x 21.3 x 8.46" (68.8 x 54.3 x 21.5 cm) Without Stand: N/A |
| Weight |
With Stand: 27.5 lbs (12.47 kg) Without Stand: N/A |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (13)
- Vivid colors (10)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Adjustable (5)
- Lightweight (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia (5)
- Home computer (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (12)
- Primary use:
- Business (9), Personal (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
What more could you ask for?
Without doubt, the best monitor I have ever purchased. Matter in fact, we purchased 3. Flicker free, easy on the eyes, and darn close on colors providing you purchase a color calibration ...Read complete review
Without doubt, the best monitor I have ever purchased. Matter in fact, we purchased 3. Flicker free, easy on the eyes, and darn close on colors providing you purchase a color calibration tool. If you are looking for a serious monitor that can seriously represent accurate color, look no further. Each project we go to press, or lab with, we are within 3 to 5% on color each and every time. Well within acceptability within this digital era in which we live. Remember the printed film based Matchprint? This monitor is better than that.
Real deal, buy it now. It's worth every dollar.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Uneven Backlighting
Satisfied with the color fidelity of this monitor. Also, the design is absolutely gorgeous, but overall it really fell short of my expectations, since the backlighting was significantly darker on one side of ...Read complete review
Satisfied with the color fidelity of this monitor. Also, the design is absolutely gorgeous, but overall it really fell short of my expectations, since the backlighting was significantly darker on one side of the monitor. I read about this problem before I bought it, but I figured that it had been ironed out, since these displays were released several years ago... wrong. This is not good quality control for a supposedly professional-class product, and it indicates that these items are not closely inspected when they leave Apple's facilities. Read all the reviews you can find before buying -- that's my advice.
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Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
The Apple 30" Cinema HD Display is impressive. I use it for photo retouching and I don't see a better tool for this kind of job. If you want-need the perfect display this is your solution, don't look further.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Design
- Photo Editing
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
As a professional photographer, Color, visibility and enough space to work on albums and books is vitally important. I am thrilled with my choice it is everything I hoped it would be. Because I can see so much better, by work flow is much faster.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Hooked To A Laptop
- Multimedia
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
I bought the Apple 30 " Cinema display to use with my Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for both video and audio editing. Its superb color gamut and incredible sharpness make editing high definition video and high resolution audio waveforms a true pleasure. Having owned many top end displays over the years and calibrating each one, the 30 inch Cinema from Apple is truly the "Top 'O The Heap." Kudos, Apple for an excellent engineering and ergonomic design. Worth more than the asking price, which is a bargain, given the quality. In the Apple 30 inch display, one gets form AND function!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
mainly for photographic uses ..... but I really love using the enlarged view for all my computer functions.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Sharp Image
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
I use this with Final Cut Pro
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Uneven luminosity
Best Uses
- Photography and video
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
I use it mainly for Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premier. It is great to have such a huge amount of space to work in image processing. Image quality and colors are superb. Nevertheless, the luminosity is uneven since the display has 4 vertical darker bands from side to side. Bands are clearly seen when working with blue skies and moving (shaking) the image, as I do to detect and correct dust sensor spots. It does bother to find that issue in such a very expensive pro equipment. I use this Monitor in a PC computer.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Poor Adjustability
Best Uses
- Multimedia
- Video Editing
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
The amount of real estate, size and quality is well worth it. It is also another trusty apple product. I pondered buying this for months but it was well worth it in the end!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy Setup
- Great Dot Pitch
- Lightweight
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Post Processing of images
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
Being a Professional Photographer who does a lot of post processing on a computer; color and dot pitch are very critical and I chose the Apple 30 inch Display over a variety of other monitors after a lot od research.
The colors are vivid and .25 dot pitch makes all the difference when each pixel counts.I also like the sleekness of the monitor.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Produces a lot of heat
Best Uses
- Photo Editing
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
I love the large size of this monitor. The quality of the images is outstanding. I am calibrating it with a Spider II sensor and ColorEyes Diplay Pro software. My prints match exactly what I see in the monitor!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Sharp Image
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Multimedia
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
This monitor is Great, hands down it has an impressive display that is the best on the market. I went from a dell 22 inch to this massive 30 inch and it was the best purchase i ever made to do video editing and the slide shows are so great there isn't enough WOW factor go do it justice. The controls on the side for brightness blend right in. I wear bifocals so i am picky when it comes to is this in focus etc. The Detail in a 30 inch photograph is incredible. It was a WISE investment.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Pretty
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Uneven backlighting
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
Satisfied with the color fidelity of this monitor. Also, the design is absolutely gorgeous, but overall it really fell short of my expectations, since the backlighting was significantly darker on one side of the monitor. I read about this problem before I bought it, but I figured that it had been ironed out, since these displays were released several years ago... wrong. This is not good quality control for a supposedly professional-class product, and it indicates that these items are not closely inspected when they leave Apple's facilities. Read all the reviews you can find before buying -- that's my advice.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Adjustable
- Lightweight
- Sharp Image
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
This monitor is great and I use it to edit all my images Iam a pro. photogrpher if you want to see your images big then this is what you need.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Sharp Image
Cons
- Could be 32 or 37.
Best Uses
- Professional Grade.
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
Without doubt, the best monitor I have ever purchased. Matter in fact, we purchased 3. Flicker free, easy on the eyes, and darn close on colors providing you purchase a color calibration tool. If you are looking for a serious monitor that can seriously represent accurate color, look no further. Each project we go to press, or lab with, we are within 3 to 5% on color each and every time. Well within acceptability within this digital era in which we live. Remember the printed film based Matchprint? This monitor is better than that.
Real deal, buy it now. It's worth every dollar.
- Primary use:
- Business
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
This is a AMAZING Monitor,go and buy IT!!!
Problems Encountered: NONE AT ALL!!
Previous Equivalent Items Owned: 17 in,
Items I Recommend: MAC PRO 3ghz
Comments about Apple 30" Cinema HD Display - 30" Flat Panel LCD Computer Monitor with DVI Connectors:
This monitor is amazing. Apple surely makes only the best! The picture clarity is like nothing I have ever seen before. It is very thing and fits in perfectly with any surroundings! There are also 2 USB and 2 FireWire ports on the back. You can hook up your keyboard, mouse, and even camera up to the screen which is connected to your computer!
Problems Encountered: NONE
Items I Recommend: Apple Customized Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation 3.0GHz Dual Intel Dual-Core Xeon 5100 Series CPU, 4GB (4x1GB) RAM, 500GB SATA Hard Drive, 16x Dual-Layer SuperDrive, ATI Radeon X1900 XT 512MB Graphics, Airport Extreme, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Mac OS
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What's in the Box
- DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
- FireWire 400
- USB 2.0
- DC power (24.5 V)
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