Apple Cinema Display: The Future

[rkdiddy]

A few thoughts...

• I think a nice upgrade would be for Apple to use anti-reflective glass
• From my understanding the point of Retina is to not have visible pixels - I can't see them changing the resolution much. It would be hard for them to manufactor the panels
• I could see OLED panel being used - which would greatly decrease the thickness of the ACD

I currently have a 24" ACD and I would like to upgrade, but because of the above, I'm trying to hold off.

 

[Nostromo]

[*]I think a nice upgrade would be for Apple to use anti-reflective glass

No glass would be best. Any layer between the eye and the image creates distractions and affects color and particularly contrast.

Apple could diversify: a glossy model for those who like it, and a matte screen without glass for those who need it.

 

[rkdiddy]

No glass would be best. Any layer between the eye and the image creates distractions and affects color and particularly contrast.

Apple could diversify: a glossy model for those who like it, and a matte screen without glass for those who need it.

I read somewhere (possibly MacRumors) that it's rumored Apple is looking into this non-reflectant glass product for upcoming Macs. The glass is nice as it doesn't scratch like normal anti-glare panels and doesn't have the mild distortion that accompanies AG panels.

EDIT - Found It: https://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/02/apple-to-utilize-anti-reflective-glass-in-next-generation-imac/

 

[Nostromo]

I read somewhere (possibly MacRumors) that it's rumored Apple is looking into this non-reflectant glass product for upcoming Macs. The glass is nice as it doesn't scratch like normal anti-glare panels and doesn't have the mild distortion that accompanies AG panels.

EDIT - Found It: https://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/02/apple-to-utilize-anti-reflective-glass-in-next-generation-imac/

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Interesting sample, and looks much better than the mirror glass.

I'd still prefer no glass, just like the MBP.

 

[t0rr3s]

The 23" Aluminium ACD's have yellow tint issues.

The 30" ACD is a great monitor...working on the 24" Glossy, I would get constant headaches and color issues. The glass makes the blacks darker and since I do graphic work, it would create discrepancies for my work and I had to find out workarounds for it. The 30" ACD is still my favorite Apple monitor.

my 23" had pink hue in the bottom so sold it off and got a mint 30" for 650 and a brand new dual dvi adaptor. couldn't be happier!

 

[AxiomaticRubric]

So alternatives, well Samsung S27A850D is 2/3rds of the price and 2/3rd of the weight.

I hate to nitpick, but the resolution of the S27A850D is 1920 x 1080. Monitors with a 2560 x 1400 resolution are still priced near the $999.00 range regardless of the manufacturer. The S27A850D is a nice monitor but it's not a direct competitor to the ACD / TBD. I'd go for it if I didn't need so much screen estate.

 

[unfrostedpoptar]

No glass would be best. Any layer between the eye and the image creates distractions and affects color and particularly contrast.

Apple could diversify: a glossy model for those who like it, and a matte screen without glass for those who need it.

Um - like they offer on the 15" MBP? They obviously know there's a market for both.

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I read somewhere (possibly MacRumors) that it's rumored Apple is looking into this non-reflectant glass product for upcoming Macs. The glass is nice as it doesn't scratch like normal anti-glare panels and doesn't have the mild distortion that accompanies AG panels.

EDIT - Found It: https://www.macrumors.com/2012/04/02/apple-to-utilize-anti-reflective-glass-in-next-generation-imac/

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I hope so. I mean, they've had this for framing artwork for years.