Apple LCD Updates

MacRumors · Jun 21, 2004, 07:34 PM

Appleinsider provides some additional confirmation that Apple's LCD line is about to see a revision.

The report echos many of the details provided by a ThinkSecret report earlier this month.

The new report offers pricing for the new models at $2999 (30"), $999 (20") and $1499-1799 (23").

Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference kicks off next week and could represent the launch point for the new displays. Rumors of other devices/introductions have been circulating. Rumor roundup to follow.

jjmaximum · Jun 21, 2004, 07:35 PM

Sounds cool, but how big is the market for something like this?

alexf · Jun 21, 2004, 07:36 PM

Wow - I'm surprised that the price drops are not more significant...

LeeTom · Jun 21, 2004, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjmaximum

Sounds cool, but how big is the market for something like this?

You'd be surprised. Huge.

LaMerVipere · Jun 21, 2004, 07:37 PM

Grr, no sub $1000 Apple Display?!?!

Darn it all!

Freg3000 · Jun 21, 2004, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjmaximum

Sounds cool, but how big is the market for something like this?

Better than the market when the 22" was $3999.

If there is a 20" widescreen DVI monitor, I'll pick up that in a heartbeat! And then I'd finally be able to get a retail 9800 Pro without having to get a brick for the DVI.

YES!

Spock · Jun 21, 2004, 07:38 PM

Man a upgrade would be nice but I cant help but notice they almost cost more than the Powermacs Except the 20'

Wonder Boy · Jun 21, 2004, 07:38 PM

something is inherantly wrong when my monitor costs as much as my computer.

alexf · Jun 21, 2004, 07:39 PM

Why would anybody buy a 30" monitor when they can buy and use two 20" monitors (given that their graphics card can support this) for 2/3 the price?

I certainly wouldn't...

csubear · Jun 21, 2004, 07:39 PM

Well this will put the 20" at a good price for edu. If this is true i would be very very very temped to pick one up for my powerbook.

alexf · Jun 21, 2004, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaMerVipere

Grr, no sub $1000 Apple Display?!?!

Darn it all!

Yes, my feelings exactly!

Wonder Boy · Jun 21, 2004, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexf

Why would anybody buy a 30" monitor when they can buy and use two 20" monitors (given that their graphics card can support this) for 2/3 the price?

I certainly wouldn't...

i like the way you think.

narco · Jun 21, 2004, 07:45 PM

Please please please!!!

I just sold my 17" LCD to get the best possible price out of it ($550). I plan on using a Sony 22" CRT until the new ones come out, but I hope I don't have to use it for very long.

// narco

applekid · Jun 21, 2004, 07:56 PM

Rumor round-up today? Or rumor round-up as in day before WWDC?

I hope to see a lot of new devices at WWDC so nobody goes home a sore loser.

aussiemac86 · Jun 21, 2004, 07:56 PM

I just hope they give us a decent exchange rate in Aus here it looks like we will be looking at somewhere between $1700 and $2000 for the 20"......thats a lot of money for the base model monitor

PowerMacMan · Jun 21, 2004, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by narco

Please please please!!!

I just sold my 17" LCD to get the best possible price out of it ($550). I plan on using a Sony 22" CRT until the new ones come out, but I hope I don't have to use it for very long.

// narco

I know what you mean, CRT's give me headaches!

Mr. Anderson · Jun 21, 2004, 07:57 PM

The 20" aren't going to be HD, just the 23" and 30"....

Could you even put 2 30" LCDs on the same machine?

D

kaylee · Jun 21, 2004, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaMerVipere

Grr, no sub $1000 Apple Display?!?!

Darn it all!

'

Actually, technically $999 is sub $1000 (sorry to be nit-picky but it is). Plus if you are eligible for education discount, the prices will be lower.

noel4r · Jun 21, 2004, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaMerVipere

Grr, no sub $1000 Apple Display?!?!

Darn it all!

Doesn't the 20" costs $999.00?

brap · Jun 21, 2004, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Inventory analysis reveals that supply of Apple's current Cinema displays still hovers far above demand for the products.

Well, the UK refurb store is open all freaking week, so maybe it's time to pick up a dirt cheap pair of 17s. The 23 was too big for me, 30 is ridiculous, and at that price USD, who knows what heights the UK price will scale?

triton · Jun 21, 2004, 08:04 PM

What is HD anyways, and how does it help an LCD display?

alexf · Jun 21, 2004, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerMacMan

I know what you mean, CRT's give me headaches!

Yes, but serious graphic designers cannot use LCDs because the color is still inferior to CRTs.

I still think it's a shame that Apple discontinued making CRTs a few years ago...

Grimace · Jun 21, 2004, 08:06 PM

HD 23" = ~$1499 (assuming this price)
HD 30" = $2999

That makes TWO 23" the same price as the 30". Seems a little steep. Apple would rake in orders if the 30" were prices at $2499.

PowerMacMan · Jun 21, 2004, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triton

What is HD anyways, and how does it help an LCD display?

HD=High Definition... Better picture

nuckinfutz · Jun 21, 2004, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triton

What is HD anyways, and how does it help an LCD display?

High Definition. Video people are eagerly looking use HD LCD for monitoring because they map each pixel to HD video. The resolution needed for HD is 1980 x 1080. LCD are progressive meaning they display the image in one frame. Perfect for monitoring. The 20" doesn't support 1080 HD so it's not going to provide the same results. However the 30" doesn't look to have a native resolution of 1980 x 1200 pixels so it might not be the best solution. I think video people will keep purchasing the 23" and others that need screen real estate will go for 30"

Jun 21, 2004, 07:34 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple LCD Updates Appleinsider provides some additional confirmation that Apple's LCD line is about to see a revision. The report echos many of the details provided by a ThinkSecret report earlier this month. The new report offers pricing for the new models at $2999 (30"), $999 (20") and $1499-1799 (23"). Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference kicks off next week and could represent the launch point for the new displays. Rumors of other devices/introductions have been circulating. Rumor roundup to follow.

Jun 21, 2004, 07:35 PM	#2
jjmaximum macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL	$3,000 for a monitor Sounds cool, but how big is the market for something like this?

Jun 21, 2004, 07:37 PM	#5
LaMerVipere macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	Grr, no sub $1000 Apple Display?!?! Darn it all! __________________ MacBook Pro + iPhone 3G

Jun 21, 2004, 07:38 PM	#8
Wonder Boy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Windsor, CT	something is inherantly wrong when my monitor costs as much as my computer. __________________ girls are pretty.

Jun 21, 2004, 07:39 PM	#10
csubear macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2003	Well this will put the 20" at a good price for edu. If this is true i would be very very very temped to pick one up for my powerbook. __________________ (\_/) (-.-) (><)o

Jun 21, 2004, 07:36 PM	#3
alexf macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Planet Earth	Wow - I'm surprised that the price drops are not more significant...

Jun 21, 2004, 07:38 PM	#7
Spock macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vulcan	Man a upgrade would be nice but I cant help but notice they almost cost more than the Powermacs Except the 20'

Jun 21, 2004, 07:45 PM	#13
narco macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California.	Please please please!!! I just sold my 17" LCD to get the best possible price out of it ($550). I plan on using a Sony 22" CRT until the new ones come out, but I hope I don't have to use it for very long. // narco

Jun 21, 2004, 07:56 PM	#14
applekid macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On this chair	Rumor round-up today? Or rumor round-up as in day before WWDC? I hope to see a lot of new devices at WWDC so nobody goes home a sore loser.

Jun 21, 2004, 07:56 PM	#15
aussiemac86 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the land of OZ	I just hope they give us a decent exchange rate in Aus here it looks like we will be looking at somewhere between $1700 and $2000 for the 20"......thats a lot of money for the base model monitor __________________ Dual 2.5GHz G5, 1.5GB RAM, 128MB VRAM, OS10.4.3 for study: iBook 500MHz G3 (Dual USB) 384mb ram OS10.3.9

Jun 21, 2004, 07:57 PM	#17
Mr. Anderson Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in VA	The 20" aren't going to be HD, just the 23" and 30".... Could you even put 2 30" LCDs on the same machine? D __________________ "Klaatu varada nikto!"

Jun 21, 2004, 08:04 PM	#21
triton macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2003	What is HD anyways, and how does it help an LCD display?

Jun 21, 2004, 08:06 PM	#23
Grimace Contributor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: with Hamburglar.	HD 23" = ~$1499 (assuming this price) HD 30" = $2999 That makes TWO 23" the same price as the 30". Seems a little steep. Apple would rake in orders if the 30" were prices at $2499.

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