Based on "Linus Tech Tips" video, the power cord IS removable but it is not an easy unplug like most cords. Based on that and on Apple's statements that it is not removable, it seem like it is not intended to be removed under normal use but it can be replaced if the cable is damaged.
I disagree, because the length on the iMac is longer. Thankfully the Studio Display cable length is 2 meters and is enough to route it under my desk. I was worried it wouldn't.
Isn’t that QD-OLED panel only 1440p? I’m sure that eventually they’ll do better but it isn’t really suitable as a computer display with that low resolution.
Magnets and AC do not mix. You create inductance, shortens the life of power supply components, and in extreme case becomes point of ignition.
They just seem to want to find a reason to be mad at the display so they can say Apple is stealing their freedom. Nobody seemed to care when the Cinema Displays had a non-removal ADC/DVI & Power cable for years. There is only so much room to play with. It would have looked like crap if it had the bulge on the back like the iMac. I also don’t need another power block on the floor either. I’m happy with Apple’s choice. It’s amazing that everyone around here gets mad at a design decision that isn’t even new for Apple. Why does everyone just want to be mad about it? We’re finally after years of the dark ages of Apple starting to come out of it.
I would take external supply any day, as long as mains side was removable. That way I can make my own mains cables to the exact length. I see people rolling up AC lines in their cable management. But that creates an inductance coil, EMF and RFI.
Because the wire could get frayed, dirty, or another reason that would warrant a cable replacement. Which would require you to take the entire display to an Apple Store, for something so simple as a cable swap.
The Studio Display power cord is removable, though. Unless you have a different definition for removable than what I'm thinking?
That's probably the case here. To me the distinction is, as you said, that the cable is not hardwired in. If I faced a situation where I would need to have the cable removed I'd contact Apple and politely ask if replacing just the cable was an option, because I know it can be removed.
I’ve have a Gold MacBook with those since 2017. I have not had one problem and thought they worked well. I don’t know what everyone else does to their keyboards, but from my perspective there was nothing wrong with that keyboard. The shallow travel was also nice on fingers. I prefer it over the current crap keyboards on the MacBook Pros.
I have never in all my years had to replace a power cable from normal ware and tare. I still have one from my Mac SE and it outlasted it. Unless you treat it like crap, that cable will outlast the display. You can’t replace the cables on a Cinema Display so again this is nothing new and just the latest thing for people to be upset about.
