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.
Apple Multiple Scan Display: key facts
When was the Apple Multiple Scan Display released?
The Apple Multiple Scan Display was released 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 are the Apple Multiple Scan Display’s specs?
The Apple Multiple Scan Display used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple Multiple Scan Display matter?
Multiscan Apple display family for flexible resolutions.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 15" multiscan color CRT |
| GPU | N/A |
| 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27