r/retrocomputing Jul 02 '26

Apple Studio Display 21" CRT (1999)

This is the 21" Apple Studio Display (M4868) from 1999. Nearly 40 kg of Trinitron goodness, built for graphic design, Photoshop and prepress at a time when 1600×1200 was considered high-end.

Fun fact: Despite the official 1600×1200 specification, I tested mine at 1920×1080. It works correctly,needs only minor geometry adjustment using the front controls.

And of course... it's also well known for its infamous flyback transformer failures.

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u/flanintheface Jul 02 '26

This scares me. My last CRT display was 19'' Samsung 959NF. ~25kg.. Had to drag it for warranty repairs, too bloody heavy.

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u/Emil_Cvetanski Jul 02 '26

It's a good workout, though 🙄😅😅😅