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phil-o-soph

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Oct 30, 2016
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Hello there :)

I'm looking into getting a 5K monitor for my new MacBook Pro.
Until now, I wanted to get the Dell 2715K with the Belkin Dock + another DP adapter. But now that Apple has reduced the price of the LG TB display I'm thinking about that again too.
I'll get the Belkin dock in any case because I need the USB-A ports so I'd either connect the LG via TB3 to the dock or the Dell via one DP directly at the dock and one with an adapter.
The pros of the Dell are the possibility to use devices not using TB3 (which probably won't matter), probably better speakers, the USB ports and maybe better compatibility with windows (and slightly nicer design).
The pros of the LG are the seamless integration with macOS, not having to use adapters, the camera and microphone in the monitor and the better screen as it seems (P3).
But I'm not sure about the Windows capabilities, which do matter do me as I will be using Bootcamp as well. Also it's a bit of a pity that there are just USB-C at the back. Plus I kind of dislike the look of the LG, it's just not beautiful, if not ugly.

So what would be your choice? Or even some other screen I had not on the radar until now?
Or should I wait and see the CES will bring, at the risk of missing out on the LG offer?
Thanks :)
 
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