So when is this thing going to be released? THe one with the new iMac design.
So when is this thing going to be released? THe one with the new iMac design.
It's pretty offensive that Apple continues to sell a Thunderbolt display without USB3. There should at least have been a silent refresh for the faster USB. The way Apple takes advantage of "normal" buyers like this makes my blood boil. Then there's poor old me, left to dock my MBP to a disgusting black Asus monitor that's so light it physically wobbles back and forth when I bounce my leg under my desk. Plus it sticks out like a sore thumb with all of my sexy, silver peripherals. Ugh.
These are the times that I hate Apple. It would take no effort at all to refresh ATD's with USB3, yet they continue to hold out for a new "launch" of a product that probably won't even be available until Q2 2013 at the earliest. GOD DAMN YOU APPLE.
If someone wants a TBD but wants USB 3 they are best off to wait for the refreshed model where they will likely get USB 3 and the new laminated display and probably something else pretty cool. That delivers better marketing impact and eases consumer fear.
2+2=4; thank you Captain Obvious.
In this case, they should have done a silent refresh. That is how business works. Apple does it all the time with Macs.
Nay. That doesn't make sense for many obvious reasons.
I guess the 4th generation iPad doesn't make sense either then. Or the the countless "silent" MacBook refreshes we've had over the years. Or hell, even the Mac Pro update this past year. It's all crazy!
It's pretty offensive that Apple continues to sell a Thunderbolt display without USB3.
You want them to take those panels and put them into a $1k display too, thus delaying delivery of their iMac line? Not gonna happen. Besides, you want USB 3.0 ports? There's a card/hub for that depending on which Mac you have.
What's the big deal about TBD USB ports remaining V2 a while longer? USB3 performance isn't really needed by vast majority of peripherals. External Storage is really the only peripheral that can benefit from USB3 speeds.
If your Mac has a couple of on-board USB3 ports - that should hold most people over for now. There are very few people who need 6-8 USB3 ports.
It's pretty offensive that Apple continues to sell a Thunderbolt display without USB3. There should at least have been a silent refresh for the faster USB. The way Apple takes advantage of "normal" buyers like this makes my blood boil. Then there's poor old me, left to dock my MBP to a disgusting black Asus monitor that's so light it physically wobbles back and forth when I bounce my leg under my desk. Plus it sticks out like a sore thumb with all of my sexy, silver peripherals. Ugh.
These are the times that I hate Apple. It would take no effort at all to refresh ATD's with USB3, yet they continue to hold out for a new "launch" of a product that probably won't even be available until Q2 2013 at the earliest. GOD DAMN YOU APPLE.
We can assume that the next Apple Thunderbolt Display will look very similar to the upcoming 27" iMac, just as the current one looks very similar to the previous iMac.
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It would take no effort at all to refresh ATD's with USB3,
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I don't think "no effort at all" means what you think it means.
The problem here is that the monitor is $1,000. It's not something people are going to upgrade every other year. If the new Macs have USB3 then the TB display should as well. Bottom line. There is no excuse for it not to.
It's pretty offensive that Apple continues to sell a Thunderbolt display without USB3. There should at least have been a silent refresh for the faster USB. The way Apple takes advantage of "normal" buyers like this makes my blood boil. Then there's poor old me, left to dock my MBP to a disgusting black Asus monitor that's so light it physically wobbles back and forth when I bounce my leg under my desk. Plus it sticks out like a sore thumb with all of my sexy, silver peripherals. Ugh.
These are the times that I hate Apple. It would take no effort at all to refresh ATD's with USB3, yet they continue to hold out for a new "launch" of a product that probably won't even be available until Q2 2013 at the earliest. GOD DAMN YOU APPLE.
Probably. iLOLSince it's no effort at all, is it safe to assume that YOU will be offering a thunderbolt display with USB 3.0 ports?