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Apple Thunderbolt Display Supplies Begin Running Short at Third-Party Resellers
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You're not reading it wrong.
Your HDMI devices are (likely) outputting it wrong.
Most HDMI devices (and cables, if I'm not mistaken) do support Full HD resolution only, rather than the 27" CD's native resolution. This includes most (all?) of Apple's Computers as well.
And because even most uninformed people know HDMI but not DisplayPort, chances are that some will purchase this thing and/or try via HDMI - and then find out later that it's native resolution isn't supported. Lest we forget all the other functionality (except sound).
So put it short: HDMI would be a bag of hurt on this display.
This is why it won't be included.
I've been waiting for an updated Thunderbolt display since buying my rMBP. Currently got it hooked up to a couple of Samsung Syncmaster 24" displays, but they are pretty old and have a very slight yellow tint that you really notice next to the rMBP.
Only reason I didn't bite the bullet and buy the Thunderbolt display was because of its crap range of features. USB 2.0, only 1 TB port, etc. For it's price I'd like to see 2 thunderbolt ports and at least 3 USB 3.0 ports.
A price drop would be welcomed too!
I couldn't give a crap about it being thin though - there really is zero point in even trying to call that a feature for a desktop monitor.
Only reason I didn't bite the bullet and buy the Thunderbolt display was because of its crap range of features. USB 2.0, only 1 TB port, etc. For it's price I'd like to see 2 thunderbolt ports and at least 3 USB 3.0 ports.
A price drop would be welcomed too!
I couldn't give a crap about it being thin though - there really is zero point in even trying to call that a feature for a desktop monitor.
lol Exactly.
This is a silly discussion. Use an iPhone 4 or 5 for a while and then pick-up an iPad mini. The difference is jarring (at least it was to me). People who don't appreciate the value of a retina display have just not seen one in action. My iMac looks nice, but I can clearly see pixillation at (what for me) is a normal viewing distance (YMMV). I use my computer for many hours a day and I know that eye strain would be reduced with a retina display. Eventually, we will all be saying "I can't believe I used to look at that crap all day long." The reality is that we could live with much more crappy displays, but once you acquire a taste for quality, it doesn't go away.
My wish list (in priority order):
27 inch reduced glare screen from the new iMac
Same thin edge styling as new iMac
Second input to support legacy Macs and PCs (and eliminate the need for an ACD) DVI or HDMI or whatever
USB 3.0 (maybe more of these?)
Ability to daisy chain to a mini DP monitor
Audio out -- the same analog/optical plug used for other Apple products
Other features the same
Same price
Credit card in hand....
27 inch reduced glare screen from the new iMac
Same thin edge styling as new iMac
Second input to support legacy Macs and PCs (and eliminate the need for an ACD) DVI or HDMI or whatever
USB 3.0 (maybe more of these?)
Ability to daisy chain to a mini DP monitor
Audio out -- the same analog/optical plug used for other Apple products
Other features the same
Same price
Credit card in hand....
Not really, seeing as this design has been around for several years and the iMac has just been updated.
Not really. The ATD contains a bit more than that http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+Thunderbolt+Display+Teardown/6525/1
Besides. I honestly don't get why it would need to be any thinner than it is.
I do. Otherwise what's the point? Covering more of your field of vision is part of the point of a bigger screen. I never understand why people buy a 46" TV and put it 30 feet away.
I second that and might add to that:
Make actual display area lining up properly with current 27" iMacs' height (instead of being lower next to the iMac)
After using too much iPad3, I am really pissed off by all my five desktop displays
Yes. My external monitor is right next to my 15" MacBook Pro.
Retina would be awesome, though I don't expect it in a panel that size.
The resolution on the 27" is exactly the same as on the 30" so it's not as if you get less screen real estate. Sure the display itself is a bit smaller, but you could just move it a bit closer to make up for that.
I personally prefer the 27" size on the desktop.
Actually it's not the same resolution (though being close to it) - so you do get less real estate.
The pricing is already sensible.
Other panels of this type are 800$~ without the docking components.
While it would certainly be reasonable to ask them to make one without docking components for 749~799$, for what it is the price is justified.
If you want a cheaper monitor those already exist and are fully compatible.
Karl P
USB 2.0 was a major sticking point for me in buying a MacBook for my wife this last Christmas. She wants a MacBook to use mostly as a desktop replacement, but plans on keeping it on her desk most of the time with a Thunderbolt Display. I could not see buying a Thunderbolt Display with USB 2.0 when USB 3.0 was available on all the latest Macs. The MagSafe versus MagSafe-2 thing was a minor issue for me since the adaptor was available.
There is no adaptor to convert USB 2 to USB 3 speeds.
There is no adaptor to convert USB 2 to USB 3 speeds.
Elegant for the Mac laptops. For the Mac mini ( and Mac Pro if had Thunderbolt ) there is the question of the dangling, superfluous power cord. Apple doesn't always go for elegant. It is more combination of elegant and quantity.
It would make sense to come up with a Thunderbolt-less $799 monitor. There is little to no margin loss if they simply just dump the additional TB complexity, power distribution complexity, and cost along with the additional price. It would still share costs with a TB docking station ( 27 panel and most of the enclosure design) but only would have a USB 3.0 hub instead of a full fledged USB 3.0 controller ( Ethernet , FW would drop also.).
So it does less non display stuff and you'd pay less.
Generally, the 2013 models are heading for the $700-800 street pricing levels. These display also generally have more video switching conversion capabilities to (i.e., handle 2-3 inputs formats. ) and factory calibration if pointing at the $900-1,100 level monitors.