Display · The Beige Era · 1986
AppleColor RGB Monitor
The AppleColor RGB Monitor made the IIGS’s richer graphics and color desktop feel properly alive.
Color RGB display for the Apple IIGS and Apple IIc Plus era.
Macintosh Monochrome Display (1987)
AppleColor RGB Monitor: key facts
When was the AppleColor RGB Monitor released?
The AppleColor RGB Monitor arrived in 1986. Apple discontinued it in 1993.
How much did the AppleColor RGB Monitor cost?
The AppleColor RGB Monitor launched at $499 in 1986, about $1,457 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: 12" color RGB CRT display, Apple RGB.
Why does the AppleColor RGB Monitor matter?
Color RGB display for the Apple IIGS and Apple IIc Plus era.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 12" color RGB CRT |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Apple RGB |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | CRT monitor |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1986 |
| Discontinued | 1993 |
| Launch price | $499 |
How the AppleColor RGB Monitor compares to today
Launched at $499 in 1986, about $1,457 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