Display · The Digital Hub · 2004
Apple Cinema HD Display (30")
A vast aluminium-framed 2560×1600 panel that matched the Power Mac G5 and pushed the limits of what a single graphics card could even drive in 2004.
One of the first 30-inch, 4-megapixel desktop displays.
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Apple Cinema HD Display (30"): key facts
When was the Apple Cinema HD Display (30") released?
The Apple Cinema HD Display (30") arrived in June 2004. Apple discontinued it in 2010.
How much did the Apple Cinema HD Display (30") cost?
The Apple Cinema HD Display (30") launched at $3,299 in 2004, about $5,608 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: N/A (display), 30" LCD, 2560×1600 display, DVI, USB, FireWire.
Why does the Apple Cinema HD Display (30") matter?
One of the first 30-inch, 4-megapixel desktop displays.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A (display) |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 30" LCD, 2560×1600 |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | DVI, USB, FireWire |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
| Dimensions | Aluminium-framed panel |
| Operating system | — |
| Released | June 2004 |
| Discontinued | 2010 |
| Launch price | $3,299 |
How the Apple Cinema HD Display (30") compares to today
Launched at $3,299 in 2004, about $5,608 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It needed a special dual-link DVI card just to light up all its pixels.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11