Apple Patent Filing Reveals Dual Monitor Stand for Pro Display XDR

[JGIGS]

One Million Dollars!

Where's the Dr. Evil gif?

 

[throAU]

... a bargain at only $7500!

 

[throAU]

$3,000 easily but if I can't get the wheels for it, then no dice!

They're a $1500 option

 

[throAU]

Apparently there's a race to the bottom with who can come up with the highest price, by those thinking they're so clever and funny.

And likely half of them will be beaten by apple's RRP

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

For at least $2000? Probably $2500, because... It holds TWO MONITORS! Or something...

I have an HP VESA double monitor stand in my office, sitting unused. After hearing of the problems with the VESA mounts, I'll probably save it for the time that I'm pushed into going Windows, or Haiku, SunOS, Linux, Dual TVs...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I really wish they would make a cheaper display to replace the old thunderbolt version.

I've got one of the smaller ones, and it's so nice to look at, but so small. *shrug*

 

[MacLC]

That diagram looks like a jury rigged PVC+ wood base stand I built in college. It held primitive 15" LCD, paper notes, CDs, and more. $15 of parts (another $10 for strengthening rods put inside the PVC) and 3 hours of construction later I only I'd been in the materials department I could've made it out of plastic.

It was useful but better than that was the "caveman build fire, caveman feel good" experience.

 

[amartinez1660]

Nothing wrong with that price if it is well made and functions as described.

I can totally expect these stands to be ultra top notch, smooth, etc... I have come to gravitate towards Apple product variants because they really always excel.

For $2k though, don’t know man, a kickass MacBook Air M1 that’s doing the rounds all over the internet costs less than half than that.

Also, I totally agree with the premise and drawbacks of individual stands... but sometimes separate movement and arrangement is welcomed.

 

[BobMcBob]

Dual monitors are sad and annoying. I used them for years way back when they were the only way to get more screen real estate. This patent is about 20 years late. Now 42-50" monitors are widely available and work much better without a bezel in the way. Together with my Ergotron LX HD monitor arm, I've got a huge and fully adustable display.

 

[Abazigal]

The decision to market the display stand as a standalone accessory now makes more sense in context. But it will no doubt continue to be used for cheap shots against by Apple who those who simply don’t know any better.

 

[breather]

Where's the Dr. Evil gif?

I´m lazy...

 

[Substance90]

Can't innovate my a ss.

 

[Dave-Z]

Looks over-engineered in my opinion. The Ergotron monitor @VictorTango777 mentioned looks much more functional and would probably be a fraction of the cost.

 

[henrymyf]

Anyone has the link to the original patent for the Pro Stand? I'm very curious about the structures inside it.

[update] Found it.

 

[happosai]

Guys, it's actually not for monitors. Look closely.

Those are MagSafe mounts for your iPhones

^^ Maybe it's a stand for the future ipad pro with magsafe.

 

[cytomatrix]

Only $3499, coming next fall.