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PSA: Studio Display Stands Are Not Interchangeable
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i got the uber-adjustable one for the extra $400. I only buy monitors once in a blue moon and I suspect most folks do as well.
I see what you did there …
Even considering Apple's notorious track record for locking things down in their products, this is comically absurd.
I read the article headline and had a genuine “Wait … what?” moment.
That sucks. The number of times I've changed my monitor's mount is zero! What's next? Non-replaceable bezel colors?
I guess I'll continue my lifelong tradition of never buying an Apple monitor.
As if this is the only monitor manufactured with a non-removable stand. You have a choice of 3 models. We have also had iMacs for years that weren’t equipped with removable stands. Just get the VESA option. I think most people know their office configuration and requirements, and for the majority, it probably never changes.
Someone will definitely extra profit on this (maybe even Apple) by introducing a Vesa adapter that will provide option for mounting to Pro stand from XDR display 
what an engineering marvel (/s)
best bet is probably the vesa one, where im sure there will be plenty of 3rd party accessories that will turn it into a stand.
best bet is probably the vesa one, where im sure there will be plenty of 3rd party accessories that will turn it into a stand.
Design wise this is really bad. They know better.
Uh… you know VESA stands exist, right? I guess you didn’t, but VESA stands exist.
60Hz, no HDR, no ability to change stands in the future. What is going on?
The wise choice here is buy it with the VESA mount at no extra cost and then mount it to whatever the heck you like.
This is bad design. An unnecessary complication Which just adds to expense. If I understand this correctly, if you can't change the stands, then effectively Apple is making 3 different models. if you had one model, one build, then the costs would decrease. This isn't a situation about giving people choice, this is a money grab.
Apple's new Studio Display comes with three different mounting options - a normal stand that only tilts, a tilt and height-adjustable stand, and a VESA mounting adapter. What's crucial to note is that the stands are built into the display and, thus, are not interchangeable.
When placing an order for the Studio Display, Apple warns that "each stand or mount adapter is built in. They are not interchangeable, so it's important to consider your workspace needs at the time of purchase."
The standard stand and VESA mount adapter come at no additional cost to the $1599 or nano-texture-based $1899 Studio Display, while the tilt and height-adjustable stand will increase the price of the Studio Display by $399.
The standard tilt-only display provides 30 degrees of tilt, with 5 degrees of downward tilt and 25 degrees upwards. The tilt and height-adjustable stand includes the same 30 degrees of tilt flexibility, alongside adjusting the height by as much as 105mm.
The Studio Display alongside the Mac Studio were made available for pre-order yesterday and will be available on March 18.
Article Link: PSA: Studio Display Stands Are Not Interchangeable
I’d imagine so, as some drilling would be needed ?
Conveniently the price of the LG 5K display (sold out)
I agree that this is ludicrous. Why didn't Apple make both of their stands VESA-compatible? They'd need only one version of their monitor. And then they could have sold the stands as classy add-ons for other monitors.