Apple Apple Color Display [M1212] with integrated DB-15 display cable - Macintosh

>> Fully Working – Classic Apple Display

This listing features a fully working original "Apple Color Display [M1212] with integrated DB-15 display cable", one of Apple’s most iconic high-resolution color displays from the classic Macintosh era.

Designed for use with professional Macintosh systems such as the Macintosh II series, this monitor delivers a sharp, authentic RGB image and is highly sought after by collectors and vintage Apple enthusiasts.

FYI:
Please note that only the monitor is included in this auction; the computer shown in the photos is for illustrative purposes only.

// Historical Context
Introduced in 1994, the Apple Color Display M1212 represents the classic mid-1990s transition period when Apple was moving decisively into full-color desktop publishing and creative workflows. At a time when color monitors were still a premium upgrade, this display offered:

– 14-inch color
– Crisp analog image reproduction typical of Apple’s design standards
– Seamless integration with System 7 and early Mac OS environments
– The iconic platinum Apple industrial design of the era

// Technical & Compatibility Information
This specific model features the integrated fixed Apple DB-15 video cable, designed for direct connection to classic Macintosh computers with the standard Apple DB-15 video output.

> Compatible with:
– Macintosh LC series
– Quadra series
– Early Power Macintosh models
– Performa models
– Any vintage Macintosh with native Apple DB-15 video

// Important Notes:
– This is not VGA.
– For use with VGA-based systems, a Mac DB-15 to VGA adapter is required.
– Not directly compatible with modern HDMI/DisplayPort systems without signal conversion hardware.

// Why This Example Stands Out?
– Fully operational vintage CRT
– No missing cables (integrated video lead included)
– Ideal companion display for 68k or early PowerPC Macintosh systems
– Perfect for collectors, retro computing setups, or period-correct restoration builds

// Condition
The monitor is in good vintage condition, showing normal signs of age and use consistent with its era. The image is stable, bright, and fully functional at the time of testing.

// Condition & Important Note (Please Read)
This Apple Color Display (1994) is now over 30 years old. As is common with vintage Apple equipment from this era, the enclosure contains brominated flame retardants in the original ABS plastic. Over time, exposure to UV light causes yellowing (UV discoloration) of the casing.

This natural ageing process is:
– Structurally harmless
– Typical for early–mid 1990s Apple hardware
– Present to some degree on this unit

Please note:
– The UV yellowing is more visible in person than in photographs.
– Due to lighting and camera balance, photos may sometimes make the casing appear more neutral than it actually is.
– Prospective buyers should expect age-related cosmetic patina consistent with a 30-year-old CRT monitor.

This is purely cosmetic and does not affect functionality. The display itself has been tested and functions properly.

FYI: On the left side of the display housing, there is a visible circular marking. This mark is the result of a previously attached original Apple accessory (a small Apple mouse holder gadget) that had been adhered to the casing in the past. During careful cleaning and preparation of the unit, this accessory was removed. As a result, a slightly discolored circular area remains, caused by uneven UV exposure over time (the area beneath the accessory aged differently from the surrounding plastic).

// Collector appeal
Working AppleColor RGB monitors have become increasingly difficult to find. Due to their age, many units suffer from failing components, making fully functional examples like this one especially desirable for collectors and users seeking an authentic classic Macintosh setup.

// Shipping Cost
Due to its weight and the need for extra-secure packaging, shipping costs are higher than usual to ensure safe delivery.

A great opportunity to complete or upgrade a high-end vintage Macintosh workstation.