30” Cinema HD Display
History
Introduced: June 28, 2004
Discontinued: July 27, 2010
Original Retail Price: $2,999
Model #: A1083
Tech Specs
Screen Size (Viewable): 30”
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Display Type: TFT LCD
Connector Type: Dual-link DVI
Condition & Notes
This unit is in excellent condition. It is complete with all the original packaging, foam bag, power supply, power cable, and documentation.
It was originally purchased at the UCLA Bookstore for $2,999 (the initial introduction price was $3,299).
The original ship date on the box is 12/23/2004.
Model Identifier
The 30” Cinema Display was the largest computer display that Apple produced until the introduction of the Pro Display XDR in 2019. It was sold from 2004 - 2010, over six years.
Packaging
The end of the cable splits into DVI-D, USB, FireWire 400, and DC power.
Original ship date 12/23/2004.
This unique compartmentalized foam bag was provided to protect all the connectors.
Originally sold at the UCLA Bookstore.
Display
The rear has USB and FireWire 400 hubs.
Power brick and cable.
Still bright and crisp nearly 20 years later!
Close-up of the 150W power brick.
With Power Mac G5
If you’re familiar with how massive a G5 is, you can appreciate the enormous size of this display.
With Modern Mac (2018 MacBook Pro 15”)
Still works beautifully with a modern Mac, with the help of a few adapters!
This method provides power, video, and USB to the display, and I’m sure that FireWire could be added with the appropriate adapter as well.
(1) Dual-link DVI (DVI-D) to Mini DisplayPort adapter, (2) Mini DisplayPort to USB-C adapter, (3) USB-A to USB-C adapter