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Apple Now Selling LG's UltraFine 5K Display, Extends $974 Sale Price Until March 31
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I'd be really tempted to get this if my MacBook Pro could run it and if it wasn't so ugly. I'm just going to wait for the new iMac to get a 5K display. Hopefully with the new display port spec the new iMacs will work in target display mode since I don't think they have to split streams for the latest 5K to work, right?
It looks a bit ugly. Don't care that it's thick though. If people complain that it's thick, then Apple might try to slim down the next iMac and fill it full of ****** laptop components.
The worst thing is that is doesn't work with the current iMac, and there is no guarantee that it will work with the next.
The worst thing is that is doesn't work with the current iMac, and there is no guarantee that it will work with the next.
Agreed. I'm still getting the 5k but wish the bezel was uniform.
I've just placed an order. Very pleased to see it available in December as promised. Impressed by Apple for extending the promo period too. They must know that there are a lot of unhappy Mac users around at the moment.
Style-wise I really like the aesthetics of this monitor, except for the thick top-bezel. Aside from that, I wouldn't change a thing. I realise I'm in a minority here; each to their own.
Style-wise I really like the aesthetics of this monitor, except for the thick top-bezel. Aside from that, I wouldn't change a thing. I realise I'm in a minority here; each to their own.
I disagree. They were working on it alongside codeveloping these displays. There is a great marketing benefit but it would be after the sales peak of the LG monitors before they could announce it. Nobody else is doing a product like it and it makes sense for many users.
$974 is such a great deal on this display. I don't have USB-C on my MacBook Pro or I'd have jumped on this. A no brainer for new 13" buyers who need a larger display at home or the office.
I hope the MSRP drops to this price (non-sale) by the time I buy a new MacBook pro in a year.
I hope the MSRP drops to this price (non-sale) by the time I buy a new MacBook pro in a year.
If you said that to an Eizo user you would look like you knew zero about backlights for professional colour applications where you can't have some laptop or tablet type of screen.More like LG UltraThick. Tim Cook, you should be ashamed of yourself.
He'll be Venmo-ing me the money soon or he won't be getting it lol.
Of course the 4K is sharp... at 21.5"!
But the 5K is sharp at 27"!
That's an huge difference!
Related page:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/lg-ultrafine-5k-display.2021216/page-3
Anyone in the UK getting this delivered BEFORE 10 Jan?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/lg-ultrafine-5k-display.2021216/page-3
Anyone in the UK getting this delivered BEFORE 10 Jan?
Just go look at a 5K iMac. It's the same panel and the iMac's screen is stunningly crisp. This display is the main reason why I'm going to shell out the dough for a tbMBP. I code too and my eyes have been screaming for a better screen because I spend so much time staring at one.
There's only one thing I care about in the new tbMBP: 5K monitor support.
Can you clarify: Are you in the UK though, as US seem to have earlier dates? Thanks.
These are indeed pretty ugly, especially by Apple's standards, but someone will probably make something that you can dress them up with given that a lot of Mac users care about aesthetics. Also, I'm finally going to be able to mount my display on a monitor arm, which I've been wanting to do for ages, but I currently have a 30" Apple Cinema Display and they stopped selling the VESA mounts for those ages ago.
For me, this is just going to be a floating black square. I don't care if it's thick and I hope Apple takes notice that a lot of us are buying it for the specs and not because Johnny Ive loves it.. If it's as clear and bright as the iMac's display, it's gold to me.
For me, this is just going to be a floating black square. I don't care if it's thick and I hope Apple takes notice that a lot of us are buying it for the specs and not because Johnny Ive loves it.. If it's as clear and bright as the iMac's display, it's gold to me.
I can't see why Apple couldn't release a new display in the casing of the iMac easily enough - basically, an iMac without the computer inside. It would have made a lot of people happy and surely not taken too much in the way of research and development?
I'm super pleased with the 5K display in my iMac - the picture quality is outstanding, and beautiful. I suspect the LG 5K will be just as nice as it's probably the same panel.
No way would I ever go back to a lower rez display for a desktop computer.
No way would I ever go back to a lower rez display for a desktop computer.
UK, London. I've selected the pick up option from Apple Store in Westfield and got 30th Dec as delivery date. I think i was lucky, the online store page shows Feb now.
The point that it's just too thick and doesn't look like a svelte Apple product? Nah, I got it just fine. You were never in the market anyhow, just tossing grenades. Carry on.
Apples reality distortion field: get it now before the price increases, and sales are off the chart.
Possible Reality: they sold 10 units and only because they put a sale price on it.
True. But at least to my eye. The 4K on Dell's 27" is Super crisp and sharp. guess it would be even sharper on a 5k but prob. not worth the price diff for me. already estactic about Dell 4K 27 rez