I just got one of these displays last year and am tempted to ask work if they'll let me use it as a secondary monitor, because they'll allow me to use one provided by them, plus they'll allow me to use my own tech that I've paid for, so long as it's not a storage device, so it'll be a great use for the display.
Oh, for sure! The only problem I've recently noticed is some image retention, which just started happening. However, it is temporary, and after about 30 seconds it goes away. But after all, it is a 18-year-old monitor, so there's not much you can do... But I'm glad people like you are still taking interest in these displays-it shows that they still hold up (which they do)!
@@thenetworkmystery I got it cheap with an old PowerMac G5. Really been having fun with the two. Only started using Macs in 2015, so I'm enjoying exploring older stuff.
Great vid! I Think you only need the expensive adapter if you need the Dual Link DVI for 2560x1600 on the 30” Cinema Display. The panel is actually a TFT Active Matrix so its like the grand dad of IPS.
I think this adapter I have is dual link DVI, but I could be wrong... so I don't know if it would work or not with a 30-inch. The Cinema Display is still an awesome monitor! Right now though I'm looking into Thunderbolt displays just because I need something a little bigger...
I’m going to order the HDMI to DVI adapter now. I have a 2019 MacBook Air and just bought an older Cinema Display and have tried every cable under the Sun except this one. I called Apple who said the newer (2019 included) MacBook Air is not compatible with older model displays, but that just doesn’t seem right to me
Apple is incorrect, as they are about most things. You can use a similar adapter to mine, and just so long as it has a male HDMI and a female DVI end, you're all good!!
Hey Thibaut, The USB-C hub is an Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub. I bought it straight off Anker. It has 3x USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. It costs like $45. I don't know what brand the HDMI-DVI adapter is-I bought it at a local shop and it was sold under their name, so I couldn't tell you.
@@thenetworkmystery Thanks for the quick reply. What do you think about this solution: Benfei USB Type C(Thunderbolt 3) to DVI Adapter. It costs 14 dollars on amazon us. It's a unique cable that is supposed to do the job. I found this today. I will give it a shot and give you my conclusions. Have you tried it btw ? (I have two ACD 23 inch on a MacBook Pro 2021)
No, I haven't tried that particular adapter. Just a thought though-I'd be a little cautious of listings on Amazon-I've run into problems with some of those items! But go ahead and try it, it'll probably work just fine!
I just got one of these displays last year and am tempted to ask work if they'll let me use it as a secondary monitor, because they'll allow me to use one provided by them, plus they'll allow me to use my own tech that I've paid for, so long as it's not a storage device, so it'll be a great use for the display.
Oh, for sure! The only problem I've recently noticed is some image retention, which just started happening. However, it is temporary, and after about 30 seconds it goes away. But after all, it is a 18-year-old monitor, so there's not much you can do... But I'm glad people like you are still taking interest in these displays-it shows that they still hold up (which they do)!
@@thenetworkmystery I got it cheap with an old PowerMac G5. Really been having fun with the two. Only started using Macs in 2015, so I'm enjoying exploring older stuff.
Great vid! I Think you only need the expensive adapter if you need the Dual Link DVI for 2560x1600 on the 30” Cinema Display. The panel is actually a TFT Active Matrix so its like the grand dad of IPS.
I think this adapter I have is dual link DVI, but I could be wrong... so I don't know if it would work or not with a 30-inch. The Cinema Display is still an awesome monitor! Right now though I'm looking into Thunderbolt displays just because I need something a little bigger...
I’m going to order the HDMI to DVI adapter now. I have a 2019 MacBook Air and just bought an older Cinema Display and have tried every cable under the Sun except this one. I called Apple who said the newer (2019 included) MacBook Air is not compatible with older model displays, but that just doesn’t seem right to me
Apple is incorrect, as they are about most things. You can use a similar adapter to mine, and just so long as it has a male HDMI and a female DVI end, you're all good!!
Hi,
Thanks a lot for your video. It gives me hope ! 🙂
I just wanted to know: what is the brand of your adapters ?
Thanks.
Hey Thibaut,
The USB-C hub is an Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub. I bought it straight off Anker. It has 3x USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. It costs like $45. I don't know what brand the HDMI-DVI adapter is-I bought it at a local shop and it was sold under their name, so I couldn't tell you.
@@thenetworkmystery Thanks for the quick reply. What do you think about this solution: Benfei USB Type C(Thunderbolt 3) to DVI Adapter. It costs 14 dollars on amazon us. It's a unique cable that is supposed to do the job. I found this today. I will give it a shot and give you my conclusions. Have you tried it btw ? (I have two ACD 23 inch on a MacBook Pro 2021)
No, I haven't tried that particular adapter. Just a thought though-I'd be a little cautious of listings on Amazon-I've run into problems with some of those items!
But go ahead and try it, it'll probably work just fine!
@@thibautlangendorf7761 did it work? cause I also bought one and it doesn't work for me, think I would need the dual link version...
@@thibautlangendorf7761 Did it work?
My 20 in cinema display is connected to my m2 macbook pro but the display ghosts so much :(
Those old Cinema Displays are known to have image retention issues. Mine started having that problem awhile ago, too...
@@thenetworkmystery I’m currently saving up to get a new 24 inch monitor and i will be using the cinema display as a monitor for a mac mini