Apple Multiple Scan Displays
Apple Multiple Scan Displays were a series of CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors released by Apple Inc. in the mid-1990s. These displays were notable for their multi-synchronous capabilities, allowing them to automatically adjust to a wider range of resolutions and refresh rates compared to Apple's…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1994
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The Apple Multiple Scan Displays addressed the limitations of earlier Apple monitors that often supported only a fixed or very narrow range of resolutions and refresh rates. This inflexibility forced users into specific display modes, limiting compatibility with various applications, graphics cards, and user preferences. The Multiple Scan series allowed for automatic adjustment to a wider array of display settings, providing much-needed versatility.
- Platforms
- Macintosh (Apple operating systems)
Related technologies
Notable users
- Graphic designers
- Desktop publishers
- Home and business Macintosh users
- Educational institutions