Display · The Beige Era · 1987

Macintosh RGB Display

The Macintosh RGB Display was how many users first saw a Mac desktop in color.

Macintosh RGB Display (1987), Display by Apple

Macintosh RGB Display: key facts

When was the Macintosh RGB Display released?

The Macintosh RGB Display was released in 1987. Apple discontinued it in 1992.

How much did the Macintosh RGB Display cost?

The Macintosh RGB Display launched at $999 in 1987 — about $2,817 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).

What are the Macintosh RGB Display’s specs?

The Macintosh RGB Display used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.

Why does the Macintosh RGB Display matter?

Core color display for the first modular color Macs.

Full specifications

CPUN/A
Cores—
Memory (RAM)None
Storage—
Display13" color RGB CRT, 640×480
GPUN/A
PortsMacintosh video
WeightVaries by model
DimensionsCRT monitor
Operating systemDriver / firmware support
Released1987
Discontinued1992
Launch price$999

How the Macintosh RGB Display compares to today

Launched at $999 in 1987 — about $2,817 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).

Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.

Did you know?

It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.

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Last updated: 2026-06-27