AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor
The AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor was a 13-inch (diagonal) CRT display launched by Apple Computer in 1987, specifically designed to accompany the Macintosh II. It provided a then-impressive resolution of 640x480 pixels in full color, marking a significant leap for the Macintosh platform…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1987
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor addressed the critical need for high-quality, high-resolution color graphics on the Macintosh platform, which until the Macintosh II, was primarily limited to monochrome displays. It provided a visually rich environment essential for the burgeoning fields of desktop publishing, graphic design, and scientific visualization, allowing users to accurately perceive and manipulate color content directly on screen.
- Platforms
- Apple Macintosh (NuBus-based models)
Related technologies
Notable users
- Desktop Publishers
- Graphic Designers
- Advertising Agencies
- Engineers and Scientists (for visualization)
- Educational Institutions
- Businesses using Macintosh II systems