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Apple's LG UltraFine 5K Display Now Available for Purchase for $974 [Updated]
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1) Looks like something Dell released several years ago
2) I realise there's a camera up there, but what's with that large forehead?
2) I realise there's a camera up there, but what's with that large forehead?
iFixit says the 27" iMac they took apart had an LG manufactured display. Could these just be the iMac displays in LG packaging?
I really dislike the appearance, but from what I can tell from video reviews, it's good quality at a good price.
I understand that Apple needs to focus, but I just don't get some of their decisions. They obviously worked closely with LG, so it seems like they could have at least suggested something less ugly.
I understand that Apple needs to focus, but I just don't get some of their decisions. They obviously worked closely with LG, so it seems like they could have at least suggested something less ugly.
Considering they use the same "custom timing chip", I'd say very likely.
Not sure what all the hate is about. It is not as pretty as my old thunderbolt display, but it is on par with my Dell 4K. Yes, I would prefer an Apple designed and branded monitor and maybe someday they will release one. But this seems to be the best priced usb-c 5K monitor out there and it is "blessed" by Apple in terms of compatibility which is nice. My only worry is that apple will release their monitor half way through next year. I wish they would confirm one way or another if they intend to stay in the monitor business. I honestly can't believe they are really going to stop making monitors.
I ordered one.
I ordered one.
Could be. They both have the same DCI-P3 color gamut. I'm super impressed with my 5K iMac display.
How about updating this article to reflect that they are *not* available as of now.
Don't understand what's so ugly about it? Not enough distracting aluminum and glass for you?
But I thought that limit was removed with the new MacBooks because they can handle two external 5K displays? Surely the new iMac could also handle this right?
Judging a product you personally tested, have you? Likely not. And this forum member spreads hate on all posts anything Apple related. (If that wasn't obvious from the Username.)
I think Apple said co-developed specifically as a signal to the market that they are out of the display business. It would be dumb to encourage everyone to buy a third party display only to release your own in a few months-- you'd loose all that pent up demand.
Uhhhhhh…looking at the post, it seemed like you were responding to me. I had been talking about predictions for an upcoming machine. I had originally mentioned target display mode coming back, you had mentioned that they might not offer it and some other things, I was worried and listed all the things they could cut, then you responded that last part about it being a limitation, and I was saying that it shouldn't be a limitation on the new machines though.
Although that doesn't mean that Apple will add the capability back in. They've been on quite the tear removing functionality.
Damn that sold out fast. Still the 6-8 week wait time is insane. Ah well at least I got my order in.
Has anyone connected the 4k display to their 2015 retina MacBook pro? I read that you can use a Thunderbolt 2 cable with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and plug a 2015 MBP into the 4K version of this monitor.
I would love it if anyone can confirm that. (or debunk that if it's not true)
I'm also curious if the same connection (Thunderbolt 2 with adapter) would work on the 5K version of this monitor? I'm wondering if the 5K version is able to display lower resolutions than 5K, or if it only accepts a 5K signal.
I would love it if anyone can confirm that. (or debunk that if it's not true)
I'm also curious if the same connection (Thunderbolt 2 with adapter) would work on the 5K version of this monitor? I'm wondering if the 5K version is able to display lower resolutions than 5K, or if it only accepts a 5K signal.
It sucks that when other countries do get these displays, we will likely not get the price promotion on these displays
Just like all other large plastic covered monitors. It's unfortunate. But if you watch some reviews online, they did a half decent job (the way the arm articulates for raising and lowering the screen for example).
Thunderbolt 3? I doubt it. LG and Apple did put quite a bit of engineering work into this to enable a single USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 cable to simultaneously drive the display and charge a MacBook Pro while doing so.
Ugly? Sure. Overpriced? I dunno - are there other 5K thunderbolt 3 displays available on the market below $1000? Genuinely curious.
How would you make the claim of poor build quality if you haven't yet seen one in person? Did some early reviews mention this?
Apple did a lot of work on the internals of this display. So much so that some employees thought it was development for an new standalone Apple 5K display.
I am not seeing the poor build quality.
I am looking at various unboxing videos on YouTube and the monitor looks gorgeous. You have a 5k display at less than half the price of what Dell used to sell. You get to connect everything over a single cable, which negates the majority of the "dongle-gate" criticism when working from your desk. But all people can complain about is that it lacks a glowing Apple logo on the back?
I am looking at various unboxing videos on YouTube and the monitor looks gorgeous. You have a 5k display at less than half the price of what Dell used to sell. You get to connect everything over a single cable, which negates the majority of the "dongle-gate" criticism when working from your desk. But all people can complain about is that it lacks a glowing Apple logo on the back?
Not available in the USA either. I spent 45 minutes speaking with an Apple Specialist and NO ONE has pre-ordered.
More False News just like the election coverage?
Someone posted a screenshot of their order...
(Again, I still think it went on sale accidentally.)
Well, I'm in the US and (a) It IS NOT available for pre-order anywhere and
(b) Apple Tech Specialist says not available until December.
Oh sorry, misunderstood you. Think I got two separate posts confused. I mean technically it could, it just seems way more trouble than it's worth for them. You need literally 4 cables (Single Stream or 2 Multi Stream) in order to power a 5k @ 60hz. Apple gets around this by using a custom timing chip. Because the iMac 5k already has this chip (as does the LG), I guess it's possible that it can be used in target display mode. I actually think the TB3 connection between the rMBP 2016 and the LG display doesn't actually use DP 1.2 (not in the way we think of it). It is some custom implementation, which would confirm why the LG display won't work with any non-apple (non rMBP 2016 to be exact) devices. They would have to figure out how to reverse this custom signal (again, since it's not standard TB3). Given the complexity, I'd put it in the "maybe, unlikely" column.
Interestingly enough, Display Port 1.3 already exists in the flesh. My GTX 1080 founders is all DP 1.3 (3 ports). Technically (haven't confirmed, since there are no single-stream 5k monitors), I could run 3 5k's, one cable each. Or a nice 4k @ 120hz (oled dell, still can wish).
All the ports in the back are USB-C. So you will still need ALL your dongles to connect anything and everything.