Macintosh Portrait Display

1989 · Mac era Classic Macintosh

Introduced

1989

Original price

$ 1049

Original OS

Introduced with Macintosh IIcx and Macintosh II Portrait Video Card

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Silicon

Memory & graphics

GPUSupports up to 8-bit grayscale

Display15-inch vertical grayscale Shadow Mask CRT (14.2-inch viewable)

Resolutions640 x 870 (fixed), 80 dpi

Display connection13W3 connector (with 13W3-to-DB-15 adapter cable)

Connectivity

ADBThree Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) connectors (built-in 3-port ADB hub)

Software

Original OSIntroduced with Macintosh IIcx and Macintosh II Portrait Video Card

Included peripheralsA/C power cable, 13W3-to-DB-15 monitor cable

Power

Dimensions13.1 H x 11.5 W x 14.9 D

Identifiers

Model N°M1031

Lifecycle

Introduced1989

Discontinued1992

History

In 1989, Apple introduced a series of monochrome monitors for the Macintosh: the 20″ Macintosh Two Page monochrome display, capable of displaying two pages side by side, the 15″ Macintosh Portrait vertical display with vertical orientation to display a single page, and the 12″ high-resolution monochrome monitor.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_displays · Wikipedia

Trivia

• In 1989 Apple launched the Macintosh Two Page Display, a revolutionary 20-inch screen that allowed displaying two pages side by side, anticipating the modern concept of visual multi-tasking. • The Macintosh Portrait Display, a 15-inch monitor, had a unique vertical orientation, specifically designed to display an entire page naturally, perfect for editorial and graphic professionals. • This series of monochromatic monitors represented Apple's commitment to creating specialized display solutions for different professional needs, offering three different sizes (12″, 15″ and 20″) in a single generation of products.

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