Display · The Beige Era · 1994
Apple Multiple Scan Display
Multiple Scan displays helped Apple support a wider range of resolutions as Macs became more PC-compatible around the edges.
Multiscan Apple display family for flexible resolutions.
AppleVision 1710 Display (1995)
Apple Multiple Scan Display: key facts
When was the Apple Multiple Scan Display released?
The Apple Multiple Scan Display arrived in 1994. Apple discontinued it in 1998.
How much did the Apple Multiple Scan Display cost?
The Apple Multiple Scan Display launched at $699 in 1994, about $1,489 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: 15" multiscan color CRT display, Macintosh video / VGA variants.
Why does the Apple Multiple Scan Display matter?
Multiscan Apple display family for flexible resolutions.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 15" multiscan color CRT |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Macintosh video / VGA variants |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | CRT monitor |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1994 |
| Discontinued | 1998 |
| Launch price | $699 |
How the Apple Multiple Scan Display compares to today
Launched at $699 in 1994, about $1,489 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11