Apples release strategy boggles the mind. Just give us a modern 120 hz iMac that takes alot of ram, that’s all us designers want
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Apple's Rumored 27-Inch Display With Mini-LEDs Delayed Yet Again
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We're clamouring for a better display. If being more expensive comes along with that, so be it.
The "less expensive Studio Display" is coming as well - it's the Samsung ViewFinity S9.
I’m sure you’ll be thrilled that one year after the release of your monitor that it’s now obsolete upon the launch of this new one. Technology always advances, but Apple typically doesn’t release new monitors every year that make the previous year’s model laughably bad.
Depends. If they release a better monitor at the same price one year later then you got fleeced by Apple.
I don't know how anyone looking at such a high level would be able to tell the difference between supply chain going between new monitors, the current monitors, or a new potential iMac and/or iMac pro. Seems like they all might look kind of the same at birds eye view... this guy is just guessing.
I "forked over cash" (actually, I used credit cards) for the Studio Display last year, two of them actually (one with the height-adjustable stand and a regular display, one VESA with the nano-texture), and I'm feeling nothing but vindicated.
Since I generally order any Apple product I may be interested in on the first day, I didn't have to wait too long either. (It's always possible to cancel an order before it gets ready to ship.)
The original, breathlessly reported rumor was that a mini-LED Studio Display would come out within 2 months of the original one or so. This was obvious BS because it's not how Apple operates. They don't sell something to people and then effectively invalidate their purchase a few weeks later with a better version of the same product.
If a mini-LED version comes out some time this year, I'll have no regrets. No rush though.
Oh no, I'm going to sue all these companies who released better versions of their products over the years! Product improvement is fleecing!
Can you point out where I can sue Honda for our old Civic?
True story, when the new one comes out, Apple will actually send a team round to destroy the old one people own.
The "less expensive Studio Display" is coming as well - it's the Samsung ViewFinity S9.
Thanks for this - I wasn't paying attention. Seems like a viable 5K iMac replacement.
The "less expensive Studio Display" is coming as well - it's the Samsung ViewFinity S9.
I caught your wink so this comment is not aimed at you, but I am getting tired of the you tube tech reviewers raving about this monitor as if they have used it (looking at you Max Tech) but in reality is based purely on Samsung's word and reading specs. To my knowledge no one outside of Samsung has actually used or tested one besides walking past it at CES 2023. We don't even know the price yet, but hope/assume it will be less. Shrugs. And, great, they copied the Studio display's look. I typically dont buy knock offs, but will reserve judgement for when it is actually released and tested and priced.
This.
I paid the full $1599 for mine and it has been nothing but a total joy to use. What the naysayers don't understand about this monitor is just how well it integrates with the Mac computing experience.
It works seamlessly, I can adjust brightness and sound from the keyboard and the 600nits holds its own next to my window on the sunniest of days (I live in San Diego). The speakers sound excellent. Everything plugs in via a single cable. It never fails to wake up or go to sleep like my Dell monitor sometimes does, and the webcam with center stage is good enough for Zoom/Teams. Oh, and 5K > 4K all day long.
It's too expensive, so it's not for everyone, but I've never understood why people who have never used it hate on it so much!
What a destructive attitude.
Because I bought something at some point, I should hope that there are no more technological advances anymore after that? Or at least not for several years?
I'm actually thrilled if Apple or someone else releases something that is a big leap over existing technology, even if I bought something recently. The existing tech is not going to get worse because of that.
You're effectively advocating stagnation and complacency.
As cool as they are, I probably won't buy any apple display as they're limited to thunderbolt input, making them not very versatile.
It's ridiculous you can't attach an apple tv to the display or a gaming computer to it.
A modern display has to feature at least an hdmi 2.1 port.
It's ridiculous you can't attach an apple tv to the display or a gaming computer to it.
A modern display has to feature at least an hdmi 2.1 port.
I got mine knowing very well that these rumors are out there, and I still bought it and it does everything that I need.
If and when a new 27 5k monitor gets released, then I will decide whether or not I'm going to have remorse, but the way it looks, won't happen.
But I understand your point and it's the nature of what we do best here on MR
Convinced that this is the “on again” “off again” iMac Pro that has been kicking around the rumor mill and not an external display.
I cannot tell the difference between ProMotion or not. I have the Apple Studio display, and even after using the expensive LGs and Dells, I think it is a superior image and certainly better sound. Any other time I see MicroLED and whatever, I can't tell if it is better or not.
Do I need a new eyeglasses prescription to get a better perspective?
Do I need a new eyeglasses prescription to get a better perspective?
Still trying to find a solution to run a work trash PC laptop and a Mac Mini. Not at the same time, but KVM. I would even mind plugging and unplugging, but I cannot find an HDMI to TB USB-C variant that will work. Going to BB and looking at it in person is so persuasive to pick one up. Perplexed why they did not include a ***** HDMI
Err, umm, how can a rumored product that does not exist be delayed yet again? Just asking.
This one will be at a completely different price point, so I wouldn't have bought this one anyway.
Until this monitor is released, I doubt I will be buying a Mac desktop. Once you've used the M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro and seen that MiniLED HDR display, you can't go back to a regular LCD display.
If I was in need if a new display I’d definitely take a look at Samsung’s offering. But you are 100% correct, no one actually knows anything about it but people are acting like it’s already in the hands of consumers.
Frankly the only thing I don’t like about it is the Smart TV features. I hate smart TV’s. Who knew I’d be a tech Luddite working in IT at the old old age of 31 😂