Display · The Translucent Revolution · 1998
Apple Studio Display (LCD)
The flat-panel Studio Display looked futuristic in 1998, a thin LCD slab years before most desks abandoned CRTs.
Apple Studio Display (LCD): key facts
When was the Apple Studio Display (LCD) released?
The Apple Studio Display (LCD) was released in March 1998. Apple discontinued it in 2004.
How much did the Apple Studio Display (LCD) cost?
The Apple Studio Display (LCD) launched at $1,999 in 1998 — about $3,918 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Studio Display (LCD)’s specs?
The Apple Studio Display (LCD) used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple Studio Display (LCD) matter?
Apple’s first mainstream flat-panel desktop display.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 15" flat-panel LCD |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | DVI / ADC variants |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Flat-panel display |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | March 1998 |
| Discontinued | 2004 |
| Launch price | $1,999 |
How the Apple Studio Display (LCD) compares to today
Launched at $1,999 in 1998 — about $3,918 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