They think a few discounts will make the mess better, but they have failed their consumer base this time. Hope it wakes them up.
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Apple Drops Prices of 4K and 5K LG Displays by 25 Percent
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the point is to enable editing of 4k video at actual size, while having additional room for editing software UI.
Wonder what the chances are of getting something like this, or any there panel/internals and rigging it up to the thunderbolt/ACD models. The ACD models are quite a bit thicker than todays monitors, so with some modding, don't see why the internals of new displays can't be attached to the Apple casings. Granted it renders warranty useless, but anyone modding already knows that.
I never understood why they didn't just use the iMac case without the PC components for their monitors. Use the 5k panel from the current iMacs, remove the "computer" portion, put in whatever ports/features they want (speakers, thunderbolt, usb, etc) and be done. It would certainly cut down on costs since they could bulk order more panels and cases and wouldn't have to retool the production for the case.
It's also too bad they removed the target display feature. They may have sold some extra iMacs to people who really cared about aesthetics.
I think you mean less desirable to the pretentious Joe.
How many people were "not buying" a screen that's not available for another month?
Being able to run a display and performing are two different things. If you set the requirement just to run one, that is poor.
The very Important 3rd criteria you are missing is FPS... And for me, how well this 3rd criteria performs ....is the pro part, frankly no one is wasting thier time using laptop GPus when desktop ones are so so so far superior for "Pro use"
Let's wait for the benchmarks, but u can save yourself some time and Google 460 performance....you may be surprised in just what your getting...
Its almost as if they just couldn't be bothered and got awfully lazy. I mean it would have taken a handful of people max to rejig the internal layout with the same casings. Sure its low volume product, but the same could be said of the macmini, Mac Pro, iPods. You don't need much display real estate on shops as you just need ONE model on display. Seriously pissed at Apple and their greed and laziness.
You gotta be kidding me, this is Apples BEST Pro Lappie yet, as well as it's BEST seller yet, you think they listen to the perennial nay sayer here????? NOT!
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Just how do you think they screwed up, this is their MOST POWERFUL MBP EVER, and their FASTEST SELLING EVER,screwed up? Um no!
That's the problem with the whining about Apple machines. I see it all the time. People get fixated on a few basic numbers and leave it at that. Look, if you want some brick of a laptop with 25 ports, Apple isn't for you. Deal with it.
The trackpad alone is so vastly superior to any other machine I have ever used it's actually kind of unbelievable.
And people can say what they want about Windows 10 being a lot better. Great. Enjoy using it. I don't mind. When Windows is UNIX-based, I might care. The platform ecosystem itself has a lot of value to me.
I'm really wondering why these UltraFine monitors look so boring, and why Apple appear to have not cared how it looks. LG *can* make sexier looking stands etc http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27UD88-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor
Well that's a legitimate complaint, but since the monitor and laptop are being released at basically the same time, it's natural they go together. And there are obviously a lot of other alternatives for older computers. On another note, idk why people are complaining about the keyboard so much. I stopped in an Apple Store and tried the non-touch bar version today. Got used to the butterfly keys instantly.
The only thing I can really complain about is $ really. I guess a little fatter for a bigger battery and 32GB memory would've been good too, but it's ok for what I do. The new 13" was a really nice machine, and hopefully now that all their laptops have USB-C only, products will be more unified to not need a million ports. I know it's early, but having one port that can do everything is really better if there are peripherals for it. So if they lowered the price and included a hub with a bunch of ports to aid in the transition period, I'd be happy. They definitely messed up a bit, but after playing with it, I really do like it and can't wait to get one after not buying one for so long.
Along with dropping the prices on all of its USB-C adapters accessories to help new MacBook Pro owners transition to USB-C more affordably, Apple has also introduced some significant price cuts to the 4K and 5K LG UltraFine Displays that were announced at its October 27 Mac event.
The LG UltraFine 5K Display is now priced at $974, a $325 price cut from its original price of $1,299.95.
The LG UltraFine 4K Display is now priced at $524, a $175 price cut from its original price of $699.95.
Each of LG UltraFine Display was designed in partnership with Apple to work specifically with the new MacBook Pro. The displays connect to the Apple's new MacBook Pro machines over Thunderbolt 3 and have features like built-in USB-C ports, charging capabilities, stereo speakers, P3 wide color gamut support, and on the 5K monitor, a camera and a microphone.
LG's 4K display is available for purchase immediately from the online Apple Store and will ship out to customers in five to six weeks. The 5K Display is not yet available for purchase, with Apple planning to launch it in December.
The price drops on the two displays are labeled as "Special Pricing" and will last until the end of the year. Apple also plans to discount its USB-C adapters until the end of 2016.
Article Link: Apple Drops Prices of 4K and 5K LG Displays by 25 Percent
Apple used to be all about the user experience, esthetics and cohesive design. So, maybe someone can explain why in the world would Apple choose to sell LG monitors alongside the new MacBook Pro.
I work with retailers for a living. Private branding is easily. It really is easy. Apple will move sufficient volumes to justify any cost associated with factory setup and tooling. The manufacturer could have easily absorbed this cost, no problem.
I don't like the direction Apple is taking here... These should have been Apple branded.
I work with retailers for a living. Private branding is easily. It really is easy. Apple will move sufficient volumes to justify any cost associated with factory setup and tooling. The manufacturer could have easily absorbed this cost, no problem.
I don't like the direction Apple is taking here... These should have been Apple branded.
Yep, they know their sales numbers, and obviously it's failing their expectations.
To be fair: Intel does not provide a mobile chipset that supports low voltage DDR4 Ram/32GB yet. As soon as they do, Apple will beef up their offering. I would not bet on a price cut though.
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"not even their product."
So we know Apple "worked closely" with LG so that the monitor would work seemlessly with Apple's new Laptops.
We know Apple dropped the price.
Who set the initial price?
LG Or Apple?
If LG then how does Apple set a new lower price for another company's monitor?
If Apple, then how is it "not even their product."?
If Apple is just lowering the price per unit then Apple is taking the hit for every monitor sold.
How is that not affecting their bottom line?
Finally, you did get one thing correct, no one wants Apple's dongles, though everyone buying those new laptops has to buy them if they want to connect to:
Ethernet, USB printer, their iPhone, digital camera, external hard drive, a projector, a tv, their preferred wired mouse, etc.
Only because some weird hack works with one Dell 5K display, doesn't make it a standard. At least not a widely adopted one. Oddly enough I found a 'Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter'. So you can use an older 5K display with a newer TB3 computer, but not the other way around.
Yeah, when the technology is ready and when the processors that allow for 32 gb of lpddr4 ram are available, not before. And the price cut will happen because manufacturing will become more efficient and Apple will have begun amortising the sunk costs incurred from designing the new MacBook Pro.
Not because of some admission of guilt, because there is nothing to apologise for.
Wrong! USB-C is USB, TB3 is entirely compatible with USB 3.1 (10 Gbps), 3.0 (5 Gbps), 2.0 (480 Mbps), 1.x (12 Mbps) protocols and can connect to all your printers, phones, cameras, hard drives etc. even without a dongle. All you need is a USB cable with the right plugs on both ends. Ethernet is already missing from all MacBook Airs and all Retina MacBook Pros ever build. And even USB-C to HDMI 1.4b cables will be available to support 4K TVs with 3D and Surround Sound. You no longer need Apples USB-C-Digital-AV-Multiport-Adapter, unless you have a MacBook with only one port and want to charge it and connect a TV at the same time.
PS: About the only thing you'll need a adapter for is an old wired mouse, because the cable comes right out of the device and can not be replaced with a newer one.
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Is it me........why would anyone purchase these monitors from Apple...they only have a single USB C input and are therefore not backwards compatible. The equivalent model from LG (http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27UD88-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor) has USB C, HDMI and Display port inputs??????
What am I missing?
What am I missing?
Exactly. And Apple could have heard the accusations that they kept the MacBook Pro as USB-C only and so lowered the prices of the adaptors (to practically give them away) in response. Some people are so desperate to paint a negative image of the company, it makes me wonder why they follow Apple news at all.
Laptop sales have been on the decline for several years and Apple thinks they can raise the price with an incremental update. That's some serious hubris.