Display · The Beige Era · 1986
AppleColor RGB Monitor
The AppleColor RGB Monitor made the IIGS’s richer graphics and color desktop feel properly alive.
AppleColor RGB Monitor: key facts
When was the AppleColor RGB Monitor released?
The AppleColor RGB Monitor was released 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 are the AppleColor RGB Monitor’s specs?
The AppleColor RGB Monitor used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the AppleColor RGB Monitor matter?
Color RGB display for the Apple IIGS and Apple IIc Plus era.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 12" color RGB CRT |
| GPU | N/A |
| 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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27