Is this time to buy 4K monitor?

[hajime]

I am using 17" MBP 2010 which is not compatible with 4K monitor. I have been waiting for the upcoming MBP before I buy a new monitor. However, it is still not available. What suggestion do you have?

 

[kohlson]

Like all things technology, it will get less expensive over time. Barring unstated circumstances, you would do better to wait until you have a computer that can drive a 4K monitor before buying one. Unless, of course, you just want to buy something.

 

[MRrainer]

Wait some more, if you can.
At some point, Apple will have 5k display capability throughout their entire lineup. Maybe even a suitable TB-display.
Then is the time to buy and you sit back and relax while you wait for 8k displays.
4k is really just a stepping-stone.

 

[hajime]

Wait some more, if you can.
At some point, Apple will have 5k display capability throughout their entire lineup. Maybe even a suitable TB-display.
Then is the time to buy and you sit back and relax while you wait for 8k displays.
4k is really just a stepping-stone.

Do you think it will happen this year? After watching a new 65" 4K TV at home for a few days, I found the image quality of a HD TV (bought at the same time) poor.

 

[TheGenerous]

Hajimeます I'm currently waiting for 4K IPS displays to lower their prices. I'm interested in IPS for photography and typography work. Also I prefer the most pixel dense monitors, so I won't be getting a 30-something-inch display. I'll be getting one of these brands; LG, Samsung, AOC, Dell. Right now, I'm alright having retina display only on the iPad Air. I'll wait.