Display · The Beige Era · 1989
Macintosh Portrait Display
The Portrait Display let desktop publishers see a whole page at once, a very Apple solution for the page-layout age.
Macintosh Portrait Display: key facts
When was the Macintosh Portrait Display released?
The Macintosh Portrait Display was released in 1989. Apple discontinued it in 1993.
How much did the Macintosh Portrait Display cost?
The Macintosh Portrait Display launched at $1,049 in 1989 — about $2,696 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Macintosh Portrait Display’s specs?
The Macintosh Portrait Display used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Macintosh Portrait Display matter?
Tall display built for full-page publishing.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | 15" vertical monochrome CRT, 640×870 |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Macintosh video |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Portrait CRT monitor |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | 1989 |
| Discontinued | 1993 |
| Launch price | $1,049 |
How the Macintosh Portrait Display compares to today
Launched at $1,049 in 1989 — about $2,696 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-27