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