The Apple Cinema 27-inch LED Display is an LCD Display that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2010 to 2011, as part of the Apple Cinema Display series. This Display has been introduced on July 27, 2010, and its price started at $999.
The new Cinema LED Display features a 27” glossy LED-backlit TFT LCD Display (1920 x 1200), Mini DisplayPort, three USB 2.0 ports, MagSafe, iSight camera, 2.1 speaker system 16.7 million colors, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 178° viewing angle, and VESA mounting interface standard. The display has been designed to complement the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air models with a Mini DisplayPort.
This Cinema Display has been discontinued on July 20, 2011.
Today Apple Cinema 27-inch LED Display is 13 years old!

Apple Cinema 27-inch LED Display Release Date and Original Price
Introduced | July 27, 2010 |
Released | September 17, 2010 |
Discontinued | July 20, 2011 |
Model Number | A1316 |
Order Number | MC007LL/A |
Original Price | $999 |
Colors | Aluminum |
Weight | 23.5 Ibs. 10.659 KG |
Dimensions | 19.35” H x 25.7” W x 8.15” D 49.14 cm H x 65.27 cm W x 20.7 cm D |
System Requirements
- Compatible with MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro systems with Mini DisplayPort
- Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later
Mounting
- Mounting with VESA Mount Adapter Kit
Display
Type | LCD |
Size | 27” |
Viewable Area | 27” |
Colors | 16.7 million |
Brightness | 375 cd/m² |
Resolutions | 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 |
Viewing Angle | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical |
Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
Response Time | 12 ms |
Pixel Pitch | Unknown |
Pixel Density | 109 ppi |
Connections
Connection | 1 – Mini DisplayPort |
Audio | 2.1 speaker system and mic |
Camera | iSight |
Ports | 3 – USB 2.0 480 Mbps 1 – MagSafe 1 – Kensington security slot |
Power
Maximum Continuous Power | 250 W |
References:
Apple Support – Apple LED Cinema Display (27-inch): Technical Specifications