Apple Product History

Cinema Display

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Discontinued: December 2, 2013

LED Cinema Display (27-inch)

LED Cinema Display (27-inch)

July 26, 2010

$999

The final Cinema Display, later succeeded by the Thunderbolt Display.

27-inch LED-backlit panel, 2560x1440 resolution
Mini DisplayPort connection, built-in iSight camera and speakers
Replaced both the 24-inch LED Cinema Display and 30-inch Cinema HD Display

LED Cinema Display (24-inch)

LED Cinema Display (24-inch)

October 14, 2008

$899

First Cinema Display with LED backlighting, glass, and a built-in camera.

24-inch aluminum-and-glass enclosure, 1920x1200 resolution
First Cinema Display with Mini DisplayPort and built-in iSight camera
Integrated MagSafe charger, three USB 2.0 ports

Cinema Display (Aluminum)

Cinema Display (Aluminum)

June 28, 2004

$1,299

A full aluminum redesign of the Cinema Display line, moving from ADC to DVI-D connectors.

20-inch, 23-inch HD, and 30-inch HD sizes, all in matching aluminum enclosures
Replaces the ADC-connector displays with DVI-D across the line
20-inch: 1680x1050; 23-inch HD: 1920x1200; 30-inch HD: 2560x1600, Apple's highest-resolution display at the time
30-inch HD requires a dual-link DVI-D connection and a compatible graphics card
20-inch and 23-inch HD discontinued in October 2008; the 30-inch HD continued two more years, until July 2010

Cinema Display (20-inch, ADC)

Cinema Display (20-inch, ADC)

January 28, 2003

$1,299

Widescreen replacement for the original 22-inch Cinema Display.

20-inch widescreen panel, 1680x1050 resolution
Apple Display Connector (ADC) - carried video, USB, and power over one cable

Cinema HD Display (23-inch)

Cinema HD Display (23-inch)

March 21, 2002

$3,499

Apple's first "HD" branded display, aimed at video professionals.

23-inch panel, 1920x1200 resolution
DVI-D connection

Cinema Display (22-inch, ADC)

Cinema Display (22-inch, ADC)

July 19, 2000

$3,999

ADC-equipped revision introduced alongside the Power Mac G4 Cube.

22-inch panel, 1600x1024 resolution
Switched to Apple Display Connector, removing the need for a separate power brick

Cinema Display (22-inch)

Cinema Display (22-inch)

September 1, 1999

$3,999

Apple's first standalone flat-panel display, introduced with the Power Mac G4.

22-inch panel, 1600x1024 resolution
High-density plastic frame with an easel-style stand
DVI-D connection