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Everything You Need to Know About Vintage Apple Monitors

A vintage Apple monitor isn't just a blast from the past to add to your Mac collection, but it can also be used for retro computing. Apple has been producing computer monitors since 1976 in varying sizes and capabilities. If you plan on using a vintage Apple monitor, then you should first learn about the display capabilities and required connections to ensure proper functioning of your iMac.

What types of displays are available?

Apple first started producing monochrome monitors and then eventually moved onto cathode ray tube (CRT) and liquid crystal display (LCD) options. Apple nicknamed monochrome monitors "Green Screens" due to the bright green text color on their screens. These original devices were bulky and lacked color capabilities in their resolutions, making them fade out of popularity towards the 1980's. CRT displays are also heavy, but they offered more colors and a higher-quality display. Apple used these monitors until the late 1990's when LCD monitors took over the market.

LCD technology uses a flat panel screen, rather than the bulky screens of CTR standards. Today LCD monitors are the standard screen for laptops and desktops almost exclusively, and they began to outsell CTRs by 2004.

What screen sizes does Apple produce?

The earliest monitors were very small. Most monitors only measured 13-14 inches. However, in the 1990's and early 2000's, larger LCD monitor sizes became more popular. Monitor sizes up to 30 inches are common, but the most-used option is the 27-inch display. This size creates a resolution that is suitable for daily Mac use as well as gaming and entertainment purposes.

What size displays do Macbook's have?

Apple Macbooks and iMac models are designed with portability and ease of use in mind. Mac never produced a model over 17 inches as a result. Most displays found in Apple Macbook products utilize Retina technology, which is a type of LED format that offers higher pixel density. The most common Mac sizes include the following:

  • 13-inch display
  • 15-inch display
  • 17-inch display
How do you choose a display size?

Choosing the right display size for your needs can be challenging. As a general rule of thumb, smaller displays such as the 13-inch size are designed to be used on the go, such as for working professionals and students. Larger models are still portable, but they are designed to serve as entertainment devices too, making them a well-rounded option for anyone seeking a multipurpose laptop that they can use for work and for play.

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