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Apple is Finally Making a Cheaper Display: What We Know

if the prices you guys are guessing are correct, i would much rather buy multiple iMacs (i won't) and run them under universal control than to buy separate monitors to connect to one system.

i doubt the 27" monitor will cost more than 1500.
 
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russell_314 said:
I don’t think comparing prices with the older style MacBooks a very accurate way of guesstimating the price of a future iMac. It’s more than just the processor. You have to count the cost of the Touch Bar and battery that the iMac doesn’t have. Then you have to figure out profit margins which might not be the same for the MacBook versus iMac. If anything I would say the price of the older models could be used as something Apple would work towards. If they’re trying to cover the same market they might go for a similar price but then of course you have to calculate inflation which has been crazy lately.
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No I am comparing what kind of pricing strategy Apple follows. And I don’t think iMac 27 variants would have a price difference of more than $300 from their 16” Macbook Pro counterparts. $500 would be a bit much I think.

Another interesting thing is that two desktop computer variants are rumored to be releasing it means that Apple may not release the iMac with the 8 core M1 Pro. This would mean the cheapest 27 iMac could start over $3,000.
 
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Is this pricing* a joke? Apple, we want an iMac without the computer in it for less than the cost of an iMac. Not some insanely high end display that costs less than $5k in some configurations (lol).

Apple took so long releasing this display that I bought a Samsung Odyssey G9 and while I hate Samsung the display is incredible, I can't go back from ultra widescreen 1000R curved displays. It's as amazing for office work as it is for gaming. 240hz while Apple still struggling to put faster panels than 60hz in their offerings. It's so immersive and the lack of bezel for office work just looks and feels great. And one display cable per computer and one power cable without clunky adapter is actually really minimalistic. Anyone considering one should also spring for the Ergotron HX mount with the heavier duty swivel. It's my favorite accessory/peripheral I have ever bought for any of my Macs.

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Eric_WVGG said:
… nobody ever lost betting against an Apple product being expensive, but $2500? I don't buy it (figuratively, or literally I guess)

None of the Apple Silicon Macs have been more expensive than their Intel counterparts — mostly they've been a bit cheaper. It seems quite likely that the entry level 27" iMac will cost the same as the Intel iMac, so we're talking $1800.

Why would a 27" display — effectively an iMac minus the computer — cost more than an iMac?

I'm betting on $1500. Still expensive. Still a premium over the competition, including the LG. But not ludicrous money.
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Are you trying LOGIC in a thread like this??? Are you mad man? ;)
 
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HobeSoundDarryl said:
In the Apple spirt of "Think Different," I'd really rather see an Apple branded ultra-wide. My personal interest is about 40" UW 5K/2K... or basically about TWO 27" classic iMac screens side by side in ONE frame.
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I would hope for a different size, but a wider than normal display would indeed be appreciated. If they go for 21:9, 6880x2880 at 34" would be ideal - but I suspect that would easily put it in the same price range as the current pro display.
 
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I’ll need to see the actual specs and reviews when the Apple displays are actually announced. But I’m personally waiting for the Dell Alienware 34” QD-OLED UW monitor AW3423DW

Ticks off a lot of my boxes on things I’d want.

And before people mention burn in, keep in mind this is based on QD-OLED. Different tech than WOLED or RGB OLED. Dell warranties it for 3 years which covers burn-in. And for my use, it’s like 70% media consumption, 20% surfing the websites and 10% hooked up to my PC build for gaming.

On the Mac I can easily hide the docks and organize my desktop to be free of icons.
 
I was really looking for less expensive displays to put on my yacht for the plebians. These are perfect!
 
lkrupp said:
Pffft. I used a 12” CRT standard television set with my Apple II+ and a cassette tape player to load software... until the Disk II came out. So there. ?
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Pffft. this was my First monitor.

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macar00n said:
Is this proving a joke? Apple, we want an iMac without the computer in it for less than the cost of an iMac. Not some insanely high end display that costs less than $5k in some configurations (lol).

Apple took so long releasing this display that I bought a Samsung Odyssey G9 and while I hate Samsung the display is incredible, I can't go back from ultra widescreen 1000R curved displays. It's as amazing for office work as it is for gaming. 240hz while Apple still struggling to put faster panels than 60hz in their offerings. It's so immersive and the lack of bezel for office work just looks and feels great. And one display cable per computer and one power cable without clunky adapter is actually really minimalistic. Anyone considering one should also spring for the Ergotron HX mount with the heavier duty swivel. It's my favorite accessory/peripheral I have ever bought for any of my Macs.
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M1 Mac or M1 PRO & MAX attached? All good there? Any complaints? I'm thinking ultra-wide too pretty much entirely for work. I've discovered that one as part of the search and read reviews galore.

Unfortunately, Apple people bash everything non-Apple so much that it's hard to find real experiences with Apple hardware connected to non-Apple monitors yielding objective opinions.

Does the menu bar get too skinny at highest resolution? Text look blurry? Flicker?

I'm thinking not 49" wide but would love some objective insights from an Apple person actually using one. If you offer any, THANKS!
 
Relentless Power said:
Why? Sure, there might be cheaper displays, but comes with cheaper quality. I don’t think a ~$1000 display is totally unreasonable for a 24” display. But to be fair, I’d have to see the specs’ first.

I personally, think you’d be very surprised how many people would want a standalone display direct from Apple.
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I can't fathom what they could put in a 24" display to make it worth $1000.
 
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azentropy said:
$2500 isn’t a consumer-oriented display. There is absolutely no technical or cost related reason why they couldn’t give us a 27” display in the $1200-$1500 price range with speakers, a camera, usb-c hub, power for MacBooks etc. The entry iMac 27” is $1799 and is often sold for much less.
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Profit. Apple likes the big profit margins.
 
The 4k LG monitor hanging beside my VESA M1 iMac makes me a little crazy every day.

Give me the option to color-match the iMac and offer it with the same VESA mount so the screen aligns perfectly with the iMac? I want it. I want it now. Of course, then the missing ‘chin’ will probably make me twitchy.
 
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forrestwhite said:
This article seems to be the same-old one we got last month, with no real news added to it. I'd love to hear the experts thoughts on an ETA for this one.
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I don't think I qualify as expert but my answer is "as soon as Apple thinks they can get their 40% or more"

Now pass me that $20 handkerchief... my $600 wheels are needing a little polishing and my $1000 monitor stand too. :)
 
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At $2500, it’s way too expensive. It needs to be under $1,000 for a 27” and under $700 for a 24”.
 
I would be surprised if they ship iMacs without the computer (the current 24in and the bigger version expected) and I can use with a MacBook and PC but that is what I want. I would expect a built in webcam, mic and speakers like the Thunderbolt Display and LG Ultrafine monitors.
 
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Here’s the latest Dell UltraSharp 27” 4K display. (U2723QE)
Priced at about $800 USD.
I really can’t see Apple competing at this price point.

My guess it they’ll go after the semi-pro market, willing to pay $2500 to pair with the new high-end Mac mini.
And for current M1 Mac mini owners, they’ll suggest you get a 24” iMac or new 27” iMac (probably $3K).
 
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