That was before we had the new benchmark of 32" and Five THOUSAND dollars (with no stand!!)
They could release a 27" 5K for $2499 with a stand and the Apple ecosystem of pump and hype will laud the "affordability" of it.
Even the ATP guys (well, two of the three) capitulated after some grousing and went all in for a six THOUSAND dollar monitor (that has features they have no professional use case for either)
Apple keeps ratcheting up the ante and the cult just keeps buying.
It's wild.
I'd enjoy an Apple monitor again, but I'm not going to bend over, touch my toes and "transact" to get one.