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Hands-On With LG's 32-Inch UltraFine OLED Pro Display
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I believe there are hardware mods you can do to the 5K iMac to let it be used as a proper display. Would be interested to hear more about that if anyone's done it. Over the next couple years (and especially if/when the rumored iMac Pro comes out) I'd imagine we'll see lots of Intel 5K iMacs hitting the second-hand market.
From this below, looks like it's been updated to work at retina resolutions -- but limited to 45hz refresh rate, so that might look a little rough. Could be usable for a secondary display, though.
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I suspect your print guy was using a CRT based on "if it ain't broke don't fix it" (which I definitely respect), but there are most definitely print workflows that work with modern displays and printers.
To do this stuff right you have to install color profiles for your display and printer, and control the lighting around your display.
Printing brings it's own bag of calibration issues. color is a very messy thing and rarely consistent between output devices. Whatever printing system is being used will distort the color even more than a monitor. Hopefully it is a consistent distortion and you can compensate. Your printer probably had been using that printer and that CRT for a long time and could see problems before the prints were done based on experience of using the same equipment.
You will likely need to do some test runs of color samples to get an idea of how the monitor and printer correspond and what kinds of adjustments will be needed.
Actually there are statutory legal requirements for color control in the post and broadcast arena. Specifically in the US; broadcasters can be fined for not adhering to NTSC/PAL/SECAM color standards. There are also legal (civil liability) issues, as an example, when a company submits their artwork for print/broadcast advertising expecting their Pantone colors used for their logo to display correctly.
I've been using the same equipment for several years now but had to downsize my art studio due to Covid essentially killing off all my event commercial work. My new Windows laptop that replaced my old cMBP has a completely different color setup than the U3011+cMBP screen I used for a long time.
I'm sure once I figure it all out it should be Even Steven but there certainly is a learning curve when a new display technology comes into the mix.
Similar to Apple's usage of "Pro"
Both terms generally just mean "we are charging you more"
$2000 27" 4K OLED would be a lot better but I'm just not sold on using OLEDs as desktop displays. I've seen too many people having issues with burn-in since desktop content is more likely to be static, especially for UI elements. OLED isn't robust enough for this use case. For iPhone, and maybe even iPad it would be fine because there are full screen apps and different screen rotations happening all the time which cancels out a lot of these issues. You'd have to set your menu bar and dock to hide, and then sprinkle apps amongst different spaces so you're always switching around. Maybe worth it in that case, but sometimes I'll spend hours in one app, such as Illustrator, Lightroom, or Nova.
It’s hilarious that the reviewer says “It isn’t great for content consumption”… because it tops out at 60hz.
News flash: every show and movie is shot at 24p (except for slo-mo sequences, which are shot higher… then conformed down to 24p).
This may be the IDEAL 32” device for content consumption.
Here’s the giveaway: If a device is made for professional content CREATION, it’s probably fantastic for content consumption.
News flash: every show and movie is shot at 24p (except for slo-mo sequences, which are shot higher… then conformed down to 24p).
This may be the IDEAL 32” device for content consumption.
Here’s the giveaway: If a device is made for professional content CREATION, it’s probably fantastic for content consumption.
The vast majority of incredibly expensive color correction monitors (such as Flanders monitors) are under 400 nits. You don’t want to color correct with blinding brightness, it’ll completely destroy your ability to perceive color relationships.
Apple will of course offer the 'Pro' monitor hood .....600$
LG in December announced the launch of its new 2022 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display, and in our latest YouTube video, we went hands-on with it to see how it compares to Apple's Pro Display XDR and whether it might be worth picking up depending on the price point.
Officially named the "32BP95E," the display features a resolution of 3840 x 2160, so it's 4K, and it's OLED with all of the benefits that come with OLED technology. It's technically 31.5 inches, but LG is rounding up to 32.
The LG OLED Pro display is designed for professionals, and it's not unlike the Pro Display XDR in that regard. It boasts impressive color accuracy, and it's limited to 60Hz so it's definitely a display for creatives and not for gaming or content consumption.
It looks similar to most other LG monitors, and it comes with a solid selection of ports like USB-C, 2 DisplayPorts, an HDMI port, three USB-A ports, and a headphone jack. It offers tilt and height adjustment, and it can be used vertically.
There's also a monitor hood to reduce glare and built-in color calibration tools, both of which are upgrades from the prior model, but there are no real standout features even though it does look impressive. Make sure to take a look at our YouTube video for a full feature overview and to see it in action.
LG has not released pricing or provided details on when the display is going to be available, but the prior model cost $4,000, so it's not going to be cheap when it comes out.
For those who might be interested in this display, there are rumors that Apple is working on its own Apple-branded display options that could come out in 2022, so it may be worth holding out on a purchase to see how rumors progress.
Current information indicates that there are 24, 27, and 32-inch displays in the works. The 32-inch display is likely to be a Pro Display XDR replacement, but the smaller displays are expected be more affordable (possibly around ~$2000) and closer to replacements for the now-discontinued Thunderbolt Display.
Article Link: Hands-On With LG's 32-Inch UltraFine OLED Pro Display
I use my monitor as a TV as well, would have wanted 120hz and eARC support so I can connect my Homepods
Still don‘t see, why anyone would get this over the old 5K display from LG - it was really good value.
I now made the step to the Pro Display XDR and will never be able to get back.
A lot of money - but it is a pleasure to use it everyday (and I use it at least 10h a day - and as long as COVID ravages will continue to).
I now made the step to the Pro Display XDR and will never be able to get back.
A lot of money - but it is a pleasure to use it everyday (and I use it at least 10h a day - and as long as COVID ravages will continue to).
This display is not about overall value. It is about overall performance in certain market segments. And compared to many alternatives for said market segments, this does have overall value.
I don't disagree - but why would anyone in that professional segment prefer this (which is priced at 4000 EUR) to the ProDisplay XDR
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Hi!
Does anyone know if there is a fundamental difference between the UltraFine OLED Pro 32EP950-B and the new 32BP95E, apart from the extra "hood", the self-calibrator and a different base?
Is there anything different about the monitor itself (internal SW or HW)?
Does anyone know if there is a fundamental difference between the UltraFine OLED Pro 32EP950-B and the new 32BP95E, apart from the extra "hood", the self-calibrator and a different base?
Is there anything different about the monitor itself (internal SW or HW)?
Based on the LG spec sheets, they are both JOLED (Japan OLED) panels with identical performance so I am going to presume they are identical panels.