I would just be happy with a 27 inch Apple Display that was under $1,000 to have something nice to pair with a Mac mini or a MacBook
I would just be happy with a 27 inch Apple Display that was under $1,000 to have something nice to pair with a Mac mini or a MacBook
Apple has double-downed on computers w/o displays (Mini, Studio). So no real reason not to buy a nice monitor to use for years to come, and swap out the little computer that plugs into it. Too bad we have to have all those cables again.
Environmental? If you're talking about 'e-waste,' I don't think most buying customers care enough to make that a serious concern, and the main 'green' Apple seems concerned with is the kind in wallets. Seems like mostly a non-issue in whether or not to produce one.It just simply doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t make sense environmentally and now that the Mac studio exists it doesn’t really make sense for their “Pro” customers.
The 24 inch iMac makes sense because the smaller iMac has always been popular in homes and offices, and the M chips are just absurdly powerful. Those computers will last a very long time and for homes and offices that’s really all you could ask.
I like that color of that proposed iMac.
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman briefly touched on the future of the Pro Display XDR and a larger iMac.
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This comes amid rumors of a new Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting launching by 2026.
Below, we recap the latest rumors.
Pro Display XDR 2
Released in December 2019, the Pro Display XDR features a 32-inch screen with LED backlighting, 6K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide color, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, a Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the Pro Display XDR starts at $4,999, while the optional Pro Stand costs $999 extra.
Gurman today said a new Pro Display XDR is currently "less of a priority for Apple" as an expensive, niche product.
In 2022, he said that Apple was working on an updated version of the Pro Display XDR with an Apple silicon chip, but it is unclear if that remains the company's plan as of today. In Apple's Studio Display, an A13 Bionic chip powers features such as Center Stage camera framing for video calls, spatial audio, and Siri voice commands.
While no other features have been rumored for the next Pro Display XDR, customers are hopeful for a camera, speakers, and a higher refresh rate.
Larger iMac
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It has been nearly three years since Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, as part of its move away from Intel processors. Since then, the 24-inch iMac has been Apple's only all-in-one desktop computer, with no larger model available.
Will a larger iMac ever make a comeback? Gurman today merely said that Apple will "probably eventually get around" to it.
It might not be another 27-inch iMac, specifically, though.
In November 2023, Apple announced that it had no plans to release a new version of the 27-inch iMac with an Apple silicon chip at that time. Instead, Apple recommended pairing its standalone Studio Display with a Mac Studio or Mac mini.
But an even larger iMac could materialize one day.
In late 2023, both Gurman and Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple was developing a 32-inch iMac for release in late 2024 or in 2025. Kuo said the larger iMac's screen would feature mini-LED backlighting, which would allow for increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, and other benefits compared to LCD technology.
The late 2024 window has now passed, but a 2025 launch is still on the table, perhaps. Gurman's latest update on the larger iMac is vague, though.
Article Link: Pro Display XDR 2 and Larger iMac: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say
On the thread about the Studio Display, lots of people are asking for a screen larger than 27”. The XDR’s main problem is the price. Apple targeted it at the very niche “reference monitor” market where displays are often more than $10K. If they were to adjust their target and price to a more general Mac owner market, they would get a lot more volume.
Including a camera and speakers into a professional-grade display is an illogical idea. Professional-grade products are meant to provide the highest level of funcitonality. The screen of a professional display, such as that on the current Pro Display XDR, is in the category of screens that provide the highest level of funcitonality in terms of color accuracy and picture quality. Built-in cameras and built-in speakers are never professional-grade, and in fact are even lower quality than most consumer-grade external cameras and external speakers.While no other features have been rumored for the next Pro Display XDR, customers are hopeful for a camera, speakers, and a higher refresh rate.
I am much happier with the Mac mini/studio and studio display combo. This way the computer can be replaced while the displays get a second life.
Sure, they aren’t just in the monitor business and they had been fully out of that business but in 2019 they got back in. Regardless, having good monitors adds value to their MacBooks and others in the Mac line. I don’t think that Apple is missing any margin on the Studio Display and I doubt that their margin on a cheaper XDR would fall below their typical margin once they ramped up production.Yes but Apple isn't in the monitor business and isn't concerned with moving lots of units with low margins. They don't have a concern with moving lots of those monitors. Pro display XDR was a halo product to accompany the 2019 Mac Pro to get headlines along with a $1000 stand. These products were water cooler talk type of devices that people who had no intent on buying talked about. Apple loves and has a long history of showing off high end niche gear to masses who they are not aimed at so the stories get picked up all over the place.
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Apple unveils $5,999 Mac Pro computer aimed at professionals
With prices starting at $5,999, the new Mac Pro will rank as one of Apple’s most expensive – and powerful -- pieces of hardware when it goes on-sale this fall.www.foxbusiness.com
Well, OK, sure I guessBut an even larger iMac could materialize one day.
It wont happen anytime soon with the current limitations and prices of that kind of of display technology. It would need to be 6k minimum to be retina. Apple are not going to release a display without anything lower.The update that I would like to see:
30 inch iMac with the same microprocessor and memory options as a MacBook Pro.
Still using my 27 inch iMac. The Mac Studio+Studio display is overpriced and is the wrong form factor. I left Dell because I liked Apple’s large screen all in one iMac.
By eliminating the large screen iMac Apple has killed my reason for buying a second computer.
If I am going to be stuck with a box and cables, I will just use my existing Macbook Pro 16 and have the same mess of cables as a Mac Mini or Mac studio.
For some a basic 24 inch iMac is fine. Unfortunately, Apple Silicon hasn’t been good to me. The larger screen iMac may not be a hot seller but I know several individuals who have yet to switch to Apple silicon because they like their large screen iMacs.
Couldn’t wait to see Pro Stand 2
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman briefly touched on the future of the Pro Display XDR and a larger iMac.
![]()
This comes amid rumors of a new Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting launching by 2026.
Below, we recap the latest rumors.
Pro Display XDR 2
Released in December 2019, the Pro Display XDR features a 32-inch screen with LED backlighting, 6K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide color, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, a Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the Pro Display XDR starts at $4,999, while the optional Pro Stand costs $999 extra.
Gurman today said a new Pro Display XDR is currently "less of a priority for Apple" as an expensive, niche product.
In 2022, he said that Apple was working on an updated version of the Pro Display XDR with an Apple silicon chip, but it is unclear if that remains the company's plan as of today. In Apple's Studio Display, an A13 Bionic chip powers features such as Center Stage camera framing for video calls, spatial audio, and Siri voice commands.
While no other features have been rumored for the next Pro Display XDR, customers are hopeful for a camera, speakers, and a higher refresh rate.
Larger iMac
![]()
It has been nearly three years since Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, as part of its move away from Intel processors. Since then, the 24-inch iMac has been Apple's only all-in-one desktop computer, with no larger model available.
Will a larger iMac ever make a comeback? Gurman today merely said that Apple will "probably eventually get around" to it.
It might not be another 27-inch iMac, specifically, though.
In November 2023, Apple announced that it had no plans to release a new version of the 27-inch iMac with an Apple silicon chip at that time. Instead, Apple recommended pairing its standalone Studio Display with a Mac Studio or Mac mini.
But an even larger iMac could materialize one day.
In late 2023, both Gurman and Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple was developing a 32-inch iMac for release in late 2024 or in 2025. Kuo said the larger iMac's screen would feature mini-LED backlighting, which would allow for increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, and other benefits compared to LCD technology.
The late 2024 window has now passed, but a 2025 launch is still on the table, perhaps. Gurman's latest update on the larger iMac is vague, though.
Article Link: Pro Display XDR 2 and Larger iMac: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say
It garnered your click and your comment. That’s engagement which equals money.Wow, this post is a huge zero. Gurman basically says nothing and MR makes a post about it. MR, sometimes if something isn't worth writing about, it's not worth posting.
Right now, no one else can offer what the ASD offers for a lower price (Samsung comes close).Apple could easily make tons of new sales dropping the price of the ASD and XDR. I would buy two XDRs if the nano option was less than $2.5k with the damn stand. This is a 6 year old tech and I’m sure Apple would still make a solid profit from it.
I can’t wait to see the new LG ultrafine 6k monitor announced at CES.
Yep. Well, it is what it is. My aim now is the upcoming LG 6K. Hopefully, the price is right.Right now, no one else can offer what the ASD offers for a lower price (Samsung comes close).
When was the last time Apple ever tried competing against manufacturers with price drops?
Realistically anyone can sell a decent product in bigger numbers at a lower profit margin - historically, that’s simply not Apple. I, for one cannot see that changing.