Leading Edge Computers: Monitors

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AT 1332‐AL

at 1332 al displaying midnight rescue

The Leading Edge AT−1332 AL was an early color CGA monitor produced during the company's first hardware generation. Designed to pair with Leading Edge's early desktop systems, the monitor delivered full CGA text and graphics support at a time when color displays were still far from standard. Manufactured in Japan, it reflects Leading Edge's pre−Daewoo era and its initial efforts to bring affordable color output into the personal computer market.
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CMC‐1412A

a front facing view of a cmc-1412a

Introduced in the early 1990s, the Leading Edge CMC−1412A was a dedicated VGA monitor designed for systems that had fully transitioned away from earlier video standards. Featuring a 14−inch display with a non−glare screen and support for standard VGA resolutions, the monitor was intended to handle everything from everyday productivity tasks to more graphics−intensive software. Its clean, professional styling and straightforward user controls reflected Leading Edge's focus on practical, business−ready display hardware during the VGA era.
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CMC‐1414AV

screen view of an unpowered cmc-1414av

The Leading Edge CMC−1414AV was a higher−end VGA monitor introduced in the early 1990s for users who required sharper display output than standard VGA offerings provided. Manufactured for Leading Edge in South Korea, the monitor supported advanced resolution modes that made it well suited for graphics−focused and professional computing environments. Its design followed the company's understated, business−oriented aesthetic while emphasizing display clarity as a key differentiator within Leading Edge's monitor lineup.
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DR‐1240 Amber Screen TTL

dr 1240 amber screen monitor

Introduced in the early 1980s, the Leading Edge DR−1240 Amber was a monochrome display designed for text−focused computing environments. Commonly paired with Leading Edge's XT−class systems, the monitor used digital TTL signaling and an amber phosphor screen to provide clear, high−contrast output well suited for productivity tasks. Its utilitarian design, fixed cabling, and externally accessible display controls reflect the practical engineering priorities of early personal computer hardware.
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DR‐1240 Green Screen TTL

dr 1240 green screen in its original box

The Leading Edge DR−1240 Green was a monochrome display introduced during the early years of IBM PC‐compatible computing. Designed for text−based applications, the monitor used a green phosphor screen and digital signaling to deliver crisp character rendering for business and productivity use. Frequently paired with Leading Edge's XT−class systems, the DR−1240 Green reflects the durable, function−first design approach common to early 1980s computer hardware.
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DRC‐1311

drc 1311 color cga monitor atop a model d computer

The DRC−1311 CGA monitor represented Leading Edge's higher−end color display option during the Model D era. Designed to visually match the Model D system, it provided a full−color CGA workspace at a time when most buyers chose less expensive monochrome alternatives. Its significant price premium and large physical footprint made it a less common purchase, which has contributed to its scarcity among surviving Leading Edge hardware today. The DRC−1311 CGA monitor represented Leading Edge's higher−end color display option during the Model D era. Designed to visually match the Model D system, it provided a full−color CGA workspace at a time when most buyers chose less expensive monochrome alternatives. Its significant price premium and large physical footprint made it a less common purchase, which has contributed to its scarcity among surviving Leading Edge hardware today.
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CMC‐1417AE

a slightly yellowed cmc-1417ae monitor

Manufactured during Daewoo's ownership of Leading Edge and badged to complement the Fortiva line of Leading Edge computers, the CMC−1417AE monitor was a no frills VGA monitor that was created for affordability and to reliably get the job done for homer user customers. The CMC−1417AE featured minimal user control over picture adjustments, came in a very industry standard size for the time, and featured very subdued styling, especially in branding since the acquisition of Leading Edge by Daewoo.
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