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it's been 6 years APPLE! Where's your new 30"??!
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Apple does not attend MacWorld or any other trade shows, so no new 30".
You can get a glossy 27" LED backlit IPS panel for less money from Apple.
Considering the 24 inch they released alongside the Unibody MBPs is glossy, I think it's likely the 30 inch will be glossy too (that is if it is ever released). Maybe the 30 inch will have a matte option for an upcharge.
LightPeak
I'd think we'll have to wait for LightPeak.
It would make sense that a pro Monitor gets an optical link first.
All that's really needed is a combination of LightPeak and power in one combo-cable (which is possible as electricity will not interfere with light signals) and the ultimate 'One-Cable-Connection' monitor is born.
A single Power-plus-LightPeak cable can replace:
- power (obviously)
- dual-link DVI
- miniDisplayPort
- FireWire
- USB (1,2,3)
- digital audio
- etc.
Assuming LightPeak is still on track with initial connectors and electronics sampling now, a new monitor might not be further away than 3-6 months.
Now if you're a pessimist, it might be another 12 months.
And if you're a real pessimist then you'll assume the Mac Pro is phased out anyway - and with it the 30" ACD.
In this case both will just die a slow death over the next years, with no ground-breaking redesign or update.
I'd think we'll have to wait for LightPeak.
It would make sense that a pro Monitor gets an optical link first.
All that's really needed is a combination of LightPeak and power in one combo-cable (which is possible as electricity will not interfere with light signals) and the ultimate 'One-Cable-Connection' monitor is born.
A single Power-plus-LightPeak cable can replace:
- power (obviously)
- dual-link DVI
- miniDisplayPort
- FireWire
- USB (1,2,3)
- digital audio
- etc.
Assuming LightPeak is still on track with initial connectors and electronics sampling now, a new monitor might not be further away than 3-6 months.
Now if you're a pessimist, it might be another 12 months.
And if you're a real pessimist then you'll assume the Mac Pro is phased out anyway - and with it the 30" ACD.
In this case both will just die a slow death over the next years, with no ground-breaking redesign or update.
If it only had a solid metal frame...
The DELL's plastic is so flimsy and floppy that every time you press an on-screen button it wobbles back and forth.
Minor issue to some, while others do prefer a solidly built monitor.
That alone was the reason why I went with the old Apple ACD and not with the DELL.
Call me stupid, but I prefer non-plastic hardware.
The earliest we'll see Light Peak, is Q4 2010, and 2011 is more realistic IMO, as it's new tech. First run designs take longer to complete, as there's nothing already done to use as a starting point (hardware or drivers).
don't expect matte finish on apple cinema displays anymore
it's been a while already
they update their screens based on potential sales only
would not be profitable if they release a 16/9 30" screen that would not sell well
if you are happy with your matte 30" acd, why wanting a new one ?
I have a Dell S2409W without those issues. I don't use the display as a keyboard so if it does move a little, it's not bothering me.
And I thought I was the only one with this habit.
Nice to know that there are others.
Something tells me that you might change your preferences if/when Apple drops their all-aluminum designs (and they will once people get tired of the current look which will probably happen soon)
Something tells me that you might change your preferences if/when Apple drops their all-aluminum designs (and they will once people get tired of the current look which will probably happen soon)
If they do drop the current design, they will not and should not move to plastic. It will still be aluminum but different.
To OP, saying "I need matte for photography" makes zero sense. As long as the LCD panel is color accurate (S-IPS or IPS) you're good to go. Matte finish diffuses light so light reflections are less apparent. Glossy finish is like a mirror. Either way you will be having some loss of color accuracy. Might as well take glossy since it looks better.
Well you're stupid. I have the current DELL 30" sitting in front of me right now. Does not feel flimsy. The only button I ever need to press is the power button, and that feels plenty solid, and works no less effectively than the power button on the front of my Mac Pro.
And to boot I have a really nice screen that isn't 6 year old tech.
Yes the Apple casing looks better. But right now with the lights off in this room I can't actually see the casing of the DELL, nor would I be able to the Apple screen, so I don't see how that really matters.
Huh are you talking about the 3008wfp? The bezel looks like dark gray brushed aluminum to me.
I tried to push the buttons really hard and couldn't get any wobbles
By the way you need only to press the button softly them to react so if you are talking about the 3008wfp you probably looked at bad sample.
Its going to be nice to heat my ears during winters i m sure, when i try to call someonw with it.