I have been waiting to get a new display until Apple released the next iteration of the Thunderbolt display. I was either going to try to get the current Thunderbolt display at a discounted price once they announce a new one, or consider getting the new version if Apple had announced one at WWDC. Since that didn't happen, and I see no signs that Apple is going to release a new display any time soon, can anybody recommend a good alternative?
Everyone, including Apple Store sales reps recommend against the current TBD because it has the old style MagSafe and is pretty thick compared to iMacs and really expensive for how old it is.
I like the Thunderbolt dock integration which is why I was hoping to get an Apple display. I'd ideally like to bring my MacBook home and plug it into one device which connects all of my USB devices plus my display with a universal power supply if possible. It doesn't need to have speakers as I have a set of vintage Apple Pro speakers with a custom USB amp which sound pretty good. I'd like to avoid having to connect a separate USB hub with its own set of cables and power if possible. I like to keep things clean.
I'd also like to have as good color accuracy as Apple's displays as I would like to use it to do some serious photo editing.
Is there any comparable display which also acts as a Thunderbolt dock/hub? If not, are there any other displays that anyone can recommend with good color accuracy etc?
Everyone, including Apple Store sales reps recommend against the current TBD because it has the old style MagSafe and is pretty thick compared to iMacs and really expensive for how old it is.
I like the Thunderbolt dock integration which is why I was hoping to get an Apple display. I'd ideally like to bring my MacBook home and plug it into one device which connects all of my USB devices plus my display with a universal power supply if possible. It doesn't need to have speakers as I have a set of vintage Apple Pro speakers with a custom USB amp which sound pretty good. I'd like to avoid having to connect a separate USB hub with its own set of cables and power if possible. I like to keep things clean.
I'd also like to have as good color accuracy as Apple's displays as I would like to use it to do some serious photo editing.
Is there any comparable display which also acts as a Thunderbolt dock/hub? If not, are there any other displays that anyone can recommend with good color accuracy etc?