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When will Apple release a Thunderbolt Display
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that sucks. I will have to wait for thunderbolt display version 3 when they decide to put it back.
i've been waiting for the new thunderbolt, just the fact that it probably won't be VESA like the new imac is reason enough to not get it. i never cared about the thinness (don't really care its a monitor), but i liked how it had less glare
No VESA is a show stopper for me. I have my 2 TBD displays mounted to the wall. I personally think they will have a slightly modified case to support mounts - it can't be all that difficult to design.
i just dont understand why they would take it away, if they had a stand that was highly customizable, then i could start understanding, but this is not the case. the modifications in which the stand is still attached is not something i would even consider
You would think, but if they didn't do it for the imac, which I'm sure its due to size constraint, why would they spend additional R&D money to modify the new TBD? I think if you think the new TBD will have a modified case to support mounts, then you will be sorely disappointed.
iMac has a whole computer built into the back of the display.. The TB display is just the display, so it certainly won't be using the exact same case as the iMac, VESA or not. It's not inconceivable they will retain VESA support just for the displays. Time will tell.
I realise this is a reasonably old thread, but have there been any further developments on this?
I read the rumours of shortages, but places seem to be back in stock now, in the UK at least. Almost as if they've decided to push the refresh back again?
I'm about to buy a 15" rMBP, but need the TBD with it (replacing a 27" iMac). Obviously the 15" has been *erhm* "updated" this week, but I'm not committing to the purchase until the new TBD is out. I have a chunky discount until end of June ... which is creeping up fast! Really hope they sort out whatever problems they've got by then!
I read the rumours of shortages, but places seem to be back in stock now, in the UK at least. Almost as if they've decided to push the refresh back again?
I'm about to buy a 15" rMBP, but need the TBD with it (replacing a 27" iMac). Obviously the 15" has been *erhm* "updated" this week, but I'm not committing to the purchase until the new TBD is out. I have a chunky discount until end of June ... which is creeping up fast! Really hope they sort out whatever problems they've got by then!
100MHz clock speed increase across the 13"-15" retina range (except the lowest 13" retina model).
If it's not out at end of April, I'll probably do the same. It's stupid that it's not out yet...handing out free adapters as a temporary fix? Not what you'd expect for what is essentially a £900 screen.
Not that stupid when you consider the screens are what are keeping the current iMac backlog so huge. I'm sure Apple would love to release a new TB display, but the yields for the new screens are so incredibly low. Bad supply chain management if you ask me. I understand the need for progress, but damn. Clearly they weren't ready. Cook should have known better.
Yea, that free dongle is an embarrassment for Apple at this point with all of their notebooks being updated with MagSafe 2 aside from the cMBP's.
I'd say most people in the market for a Thunderbolt Display bite the bullet when they buy a new MBP as you get the benefit of adding the display to AppleCare for free and can include the cost with the Barclaycard Financing.
Seeing that "thick" display alongside the new iMacs in the Apple Store is also silly --- I can't imagine they are selling many of them now. So ready for the update!
Agreed!
It's just not very...Apple-like...?
I'm in the market for a top-spec 13", or potentially mid-range 15" MBP right now...but the hell am I buying it without a TBD. I'm not the most "knowledgeable" guy with regards to Apple releases, so I can only assume they're losing business with a number of people in my situation - people waiting for the new TBD before buying a MBP/MBA(?).
I mean, if the TBD gets updated much later...I'll be waiting for Haswell chips. Again, I can't imagine I'm the only guy in the world who will be doing this. It's just the obvious choice.
I wouldn't mind the thickness (they have always had better cooling systems than the iMacs, I'm told)...it's the fact you need to "hack" it to enable a setup that you paid £2500+ for. It's disgusting.
That's your choice. Even at 50% off, I wouldn't be happy with it becomes outdated in a month or two, and there's absolutely nothing I can do other than buy another one. 75% off, I might take it!
Good deal! I would have bought it at that price too! Also a good sign that a new one is coming!
I've been trying to monitor stock levels. At Apple Online, it's 3-5 business days to deliver at the moment. Once that stretches, surely you know it's coming.
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That's your choice. Even at 50% off, I wouldn't be happy with it becomes outdated in a month or two, and there's absolutely nothing I can do other than buy another one. 75% off, I might take it!
Haha. At 50% off, I would buy it. When a new one comes, I can still sell the old one at a profit, and buy the new one.
Think it'll be a month or two yet
Urgh, selling expensive stuff on the Internet is so much effort!
My local best buy price matched for me to Fry's (at $799) and I had a several reward zone certificates as well so I ended up paying about $600 for a brand new TBD. If you have a BB near you it's worth a shot asking if they price match to Fry's.
I considered getting a dell u2713 but when I got this deal I couldn't pass it up. Plus I think the TBD will have better resale value somewhere down the line... I recently sold my old Dell 2408wfp and 2407wfp and it was impossible to find people interested in buying. When it comes to apple there's always a market for people looking to buy used stuff.
I considered getting a dell u2713 but when I got this deal I couldn't pass it up. Plus I think the TBD will have better resale value somewhere down the line... I recently sold my old Dell 2408wfp and 2407wfp and it was impossible to find people interested in buying. When it comes to apple there's always a market for people looking to buy used stuff.