Is the Apple Cinema Display still good?
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Is the Apple Cinema Display still good?
Even at 10 or 15 years of age, a 30-inch Apple Cinema Display can still be insanely great. It’s a 30-inch Apple Cinema Display from more than a decade ago. Its exact age is unknown, but it could be up to 16 years old. Not only does the elderly display still work — with the right connectors, it still dazzles.
When was Apple Cinema Display discontinued?
Apple Thunderbolt Display
| The Apple Thunderbolt Display | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Discontinued | June 23, 2016 |
| Predecessor | Apple LED Cinema Display |
| Successor | LG UltraFine (consumer) Pro Display XDR (professional) |
Will Apple make another display?
2022 could be the year of the ProMotion diplay. Apple launched the 24-inch iMac with an M1 processor to replace the 21.5-inch Intel model. That new model brought a complete redesign built around a 4.5K Retina display with slimmer bezels.
Is Apple making a cheap display?
Apple has started early development of a lower-priced external monitor that would be sold alongside its high-end Pro Display XDR, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The display would be a consumer-oriented successor to Apple’s previous Thunderbolt Display, introduced in 2011 for $999 and discontinued in 2016.
How do I pair my Apple Cinema 30 display?
You’ll need a USB-C to DVI adapter to connect the 30″ Apple Cinema Display to your USB-C Macbook. This $22 one, by Cable Matters, supports resolutions of up to 2560×1600 (the same as your monitor) and works with Thunderbolt 3 and the new 2016 MBP.
What was the largest Apple Cinema Display?
30-inch
WWDC 2004, SAN FRANCISCO—June 28, 2004—Apple® today unveiled a new family of widescreen flat panel displays featuring the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD display, a professional-quality, wide-format active-matrix LCD with 2560-by-1600 pixel resolution—the largest high resolution display ever created.
What ports does Apple Cinema Display have?
Peripherals and cables
- Three self-powered USB 2.0 ports.
- Kensington security slot.
- One cable with three connectors: Mini DisplayPort with audio support, universal MagSafe (up to 85W), USB 2.0.
- AC power cord.
Can I use a Mac screen with a PC?
A PC can work with an Apple monitor as long as it supports a mutual connection standard. Apple monitors use three connection types: VGA, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt. The newest monitors use Thunderbolt while the oldest use VGA.