There's been no word afaik but it's surely going to happen. I'm waiting (im)patiently, I want one to accompany my new Mac Mini. Hopefully within the next 6 months.
Bet that'll work
as they say...
crazy folk's are capable of anything
We probably won't see it until spring, maybe summer.
Actually the 27' iMacs are on the market, so why should it take so long to build a new housing, including USB 3 etc. The new panel exists!
Except the production capacities are at the limit with the new 27' iMac.
Actually the 27' iMacs are on the market, so why should it take so long to build a new housing, including USB 3 etc. The new panel exists!
Except the production capacities are at the limit with the new 27' iMac.
I think it's logical to think it will be announced as a small portion of Apple's next event, likely in March.
One thing that puzzles me is why Apple doesn't build a 21.5" Thunderbolt Display as well in the $599-$699 price range for people who would like an external display that isn't $1,000. It would be just as easy to build in-line with the base level iMac panels.
You'd also think they could sell a bunch of them if they offered say, $100 off when purchased with a new MacBook Pro or something. Anyway, I'll be getting the updated 27" display once available to go with me 13" rMBP.
The update is pretty inevitable.
If you really need one, just buy it now. Of course, if you can hold off, then just wait, but don't get your hopes up for new features. Realistically, the only things that will change will be the slimmer design and USB3. Everything else is likely to stay the same, including the actual panel and image quality. IMO, the new design is sexy from the side, but it's not really something you'll ever notice or even look at otherwise or in day to day use. USB3 wasn't an issue for me personally since I use either 2.0 or just TB devices.
But more important the reduced reflection, which I was able to compare between a current TBD and a new iMac 27' -
Well, there are two reasons for me to wait for the new TBD, allthough the technical update might be pretty inevitable. Yes, I like the thinner design - instead of having this thick monster display on my desk.
But more important the reduced reflection, which I was able to compare between a current TBD and a new iMac 27' -
I know there a better displays out there from other manufactures, but... personal choice
Maybe they don't build a 21.5" TBD because there aren't many consumers out there that want to pay $600-700 on a 21.5" monitor when they can go to their local Best Buy or Wally World and buy a generic one for $100-200.
Find me an aluminum enclosed 21.5" 1920x1080 LED backlit, IPS display with speakers, a webcam, and 2 Thunderbolt ports for $100-$200.
Never said there was anything equal to the TBD that sells for cheaper. One reason why I am impatiently waiting for the updated 27" TBD. However the general consumer looking for a monitor to go with their new mac mini will look at screens and most likely not care about ports, IPS display...etc. The dollar is king and if they can get a no name 21.5" monitor for $100-200 at Best Buy, I'm sure it would be hard to convince them to spend $600-700 because it has IPS display, webcam, TB ports, USB 3 ports...etc.