Display · The Translucent Revolution · 1999
Apple Cinema Display (22")
The 22-inch Cinema Display looked like a prop from the future: wide, flat and absurdly expensive, built for the Power Mac G4 generation.
Apple’s first widescreen Cinema Display.
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Apple Cinema Display (22"): key facts
When was the Apple Cinema Display (22") released?
The Apple Cinema Display (22") arrived in September 1999. Apple discontinued it in 2004.
How much did the Apple Cinema Display (22") cost?
The Apple Cinema Display (22") launched at $3,999 in 1999, about $7,678 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: 22" LCD, 1600×1024 display, DVI / ADC.
Why does the Apple Cinema Display (22") matter?
Apple’s first widescreen Cinema Display.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 22" LCD, 1600×1024 |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | DVI / ADC |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Widescreen flat-panel display |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | September 1999 |
| Discontinued | 2004 |
| Launch price | $3,999 |
How the Apple Cinema Display (22") compares to today
Launched at $3,999 in 1999, about $7,678 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.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11