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Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update to Fix Speaker Issue
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When I go to System Settings > General > Software Update, I only receive the message "Your Mac is up to date." Where can I find my monitor's firmware version? Maybe it installed the update in the background without me noticing, since I do have automatic updates on?
UPDATE: I found my firmware version using the System Information app. Looks like my monitor is still on the previous build of 19F77, but the Software Update section of the Settings app keeps saying that my Mac is up to date. Not sure what to do?
UPDATE: I found my firmware version using the System Information app. Looks like my monitor is still on the previous build of 19F77, but the Software Update section of the Settings app keeps saying that my Mac is up to date. Not sure what to do?
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You clearly don’t get marketing. And also no other display has a camera that can zoom directly on your face.
Simple 5K, please.
Hold the fancy stuff that requires way more firmware updates that a display ever should.
"Black and white dumpster fire"?? And calling it a StudiNo Display are not thoughtful critiques. They are not even accurate. They are something I would expect to hear on a playground, and add nothing to the discussion other than vitriol. If you want positive change, try to start with constructive criticism. And don't forget, they are YOUR opinion of a product you don't even own. There are plenty of Studio Display OWNERS that love the monitor. And you both can be correct in your opinion.
I haven’t had any issues with mine. Now thanks to this firmware update I shouldn’t have any. You know what they say haters gonna hate! 😚
You're clearly not a photographer.
Many people (such as myself) are, and can instantly see and appreciate the difference when editing/post-processing image files for printing.
And, as I mentioned earlier, the Studio Display image quality is much better than on my 5K iMac sitting next to it, even though the resolution is the same for both.
The Studio Display is not intended for gamers.
To be fair, a big part of the reason why users are negative towards this product is because, rightly, they expect it to just work like any other display.
The FaceTime camera in particular is an example of where Apple chose to make a compromise and have yet to explain their reasoning. Similarly, issues with the software should have been ironed out before shipping.
I actually really like the product and the display is just gorgeous, much better than the 5K iMac. I doubt many so called experts would tell the difference between this and the XDR at 500 nits.
Anyone who comes out with the “old tech” argument is overlooking that the majority of consumer and professional displays continue to use standard LED backlight, and that there wasn’t a chance in hell that Apple of all companies was going to release a 27” 5K mini-LED display in this price range.
The FaceTime camera in particular is an example of where Apple chose to make a compromise and have yet to explain their reasoning. Similarly, issues with the software should have been ironed out before shipping.
I actually really like the product and the display is just gorgeous, much better than the 5K iMac. I doubt many so called experts would tell the difference between this and the XDR at 500 nits.
Anyone who comes out with the “old tech” argument is overlooking that the majority of consumer and professional displays continue to use standard LED backlight, and that there wasn’t a chance in hell that Apple of all companies was going to release a 27” 5K mini-LED display in this price range.
Some of the old tech complaints are more about it not being a ProMotion (high refresh) at least.
That wouldn't have added any complexity and very likely minimal cost, and would have been a really nice thing to have, especially when pairing with the latest MBP's, which all have ProMotion internal displays.
Yea, until you put it next to a mini-LED MBP display only to realize it's not even close 🤣.
It’s a Studio M1 ultra. So far their recovery help is worthless. They require a second monitor which is insane considering they sell the Studio display along with the Studio mac. 🤦♂️ Way to fail, apple.
ProMotion (120hz) isn’t present because there isn’t enough bandwidth on Thunderbolt.
and such a screen doesn't exist at 27" from any manufacturer. what's the point?
Oh, and you have first hand experience? At 500 nits and controlled room lighting they would be virtually indistinguishable.
That Apple makes displays? oh! you meant China didn't create them yet?
The same was true of 5k monitors before Apple worked with LG to "make them"...
(I'm unclear on the timelines on the PLS 5k panels that were in things like the HP offering)
We expect Apple to push these sorts of boundaries...as they've routinely done many times in many areas.
Just updated mine. Flawless process that took less than 3 minutes.
It really is true. You don’t even need to compare a Studio to an XDR - just look at the iPad Pro 9.7 to 12 inch, again at medium brightness in a controlled lighting setup. They’re indistinguishable for the most part.
Please post a picture of your Studio Display next to your mini-LED MBP so we all can see that it's not even close.