The $1599 Studio Display 27" 5K has an iPhone chip that would easily run Apple TV 4K. I do not understand why Apple did not make that also a "smart display"?
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I was quite excited to read this until I noticed that this is a 4k panel. I switched from a 27" 4k panel to a 27" 5k panel (LG27MD5KA) and the difference is very noticeable.
The LG screens have been around for quite a while so there’s a good supply of secondhand ones.
I guess some people think that because they weren’t released in the last 3 months they’re not as good, but they are fantastic displays, with integrated camera and microphone.
The LG screens have been around for quite a while so there’s a good supply of secondhand ones.
I guess some people think that because they weren’t released in the last 3 months they’re not as good, but they are fantastic displays, with integrated camera and microphone.
If you're not fussy and 4K floats your boat. I'll stick with 5K for my photo editing/processing.
I don't know why this site thinks a monitor with a vertical resolution of 1440 would be an acceptable experience on MacOS. Apple crippled its OS (and therefore older iMacs) when they removed sub-pixel antialiasing. Fonts looks like crap on anything with less than 2160 vertical.
imho, these are garbage. some guy at work keeps buying them. they have sync issues and non-standard cabling sucks.
700$ for a 32 display? no thanks.
and the smart tv aspect of it... granted it doesn't belong in a work place, but the interface really sucks for getting around normal settings.
also, sound sucks.
700$ for a 32 display? no thanks.
and the smart tv aspect of it... granted it doesn't belong in a work place, but the interface really sucks for getting around normal settings.
also, sound sucks.
Dimmer, far less resolution, diminished color accuracy. Otherwise, great recommendation!
Exactly why I don't consider it.
After using a 24-inch iMac for nearly two years now, I'm not able to tolerate any screen.
I'm waiting for the ViewFinity S9 or the Odyssey Neo G9 8K 57-inch.
I'm using a Lenovo P32u-10 for now that I've had for a while, thunderbolt 3, 4k. I'll probably get an apple monitor eventually but waiting for an update, surprised they didn't update the Pro Display with new Mac Pro.
Not sure I understand. Could you explain? Do you mean it couldn't match a resolution that worked well with the Mac Mini?
They just meant that it kinda wants to look like an iMac they're different in many more relevant ways...
Anyway iMacs' resolution is actually closer to 4K than 5K and I'm not even sure why they chose that.
4K was the way to go, no matter if it was lower PPI than older iMac: their resolution was just the older Macs' one *2, it was higher than actually needed.
And It's funny that in a user-oriented display, you have to upscale to a non-multiple both 1080p and 4K content.
I dont understand this mindset, do people think the only way to scale assets is changing resolution?
I made my 4k ultra sharp look identical in UI/font size as my old 5k iMac by:
Perfect 2x scaling using the 1920x1080 setting.
Finder>view>show view options. Change folders/font size/grid spacing for your home screen.
"Command +" in any app to increase the font size for that specific app.
Changing the default website zoom in safari.
Adobe programs under settings change the UI sizing overall across all the apps.
Everything is within 90% sizing of my old 5k iMac and I saved roughly $1,000.
Sure the pixel density is lower, but 4k at 27" is still very solid option IMO.
It's true and good advice, albeit tedious -- but sad that Apple's "it just works" has sunk to that level.
Their janky scaling should just be fixed so people can use standard display resolutions easily.
If I'm gonna spend 2,500 on a monitor might as well spend the extra 1,500 on a Vision Pro and kick resolution limitations to the curve. Since I can have apps way bigger than that 49 inch in my physical space and its a full computer at the same time and more portable.
Google seems to think it's $82.32. I'd put up with Samsungs ads and bloatware if that was true.
It may seem like a lot, but that list takes less than 5 minutes to complete and stays put upon restart.
Only sharing cause the sentiment across most apple forums/subreddits all echo 4k is trash on Mac and thats not the case at all.
Is 5k better, you bet! But 4k for around 1/3 the price has its own merits.
I used to have a flat ultrawide and it was painful because I had to move my head around a bit too much.
With the curved screen the screen itself is narrower so you'd get better peripheral vision.
But for some creative folks might need straight screen because how it could skew the look of your work. Try out the screen at BB or some place with demo unit on.
I've had this sentiment as well. Once you get to a price like the Apple Display XDR it makes more sense to get a Vision Pro (unless you really need the XDR for your profession). Unlimited screens sound intriguing for sure, but we'll have to see how it plays out when the Vision Pro is really released. Biggest downside I see with that solution is the fact people around you can't see the content of the screen so if you need to collaborate in that way it doesn't work. Also the unknown of how the weight of the headset will play out after a full days work.
I agree 100%. This is one thing that absolutely drives me crazy. Apple monitors are already very expensive. But to only include one input at that price is obscene. Like a lot of other people, I'm required to use a firm provided PC laptop for my work. And when I take that laptop home with me - as I do every night -- I want to be able to plug it into my monitor. This is the reason I haven't sprung for an Apple monitor to date. The thought of spending $$$$ on a monitor and having to unplug my Mac from it every time I want to use the monitor with my laptop is just ridiculous. And as far as I can tell, nobody is making an affordable USB-C/Thunderbot display switchbox. How much could it possibly cost Apple to add a second input to their monitor? $50 in parts? Why Apple refuses to do something that would make their monitors twice as useful to people like me who are required to use PCs for work is beyond my comprehension.
If they can't get the DPI up to Studio Display levels, no thanks.
5K Hi-DPI displays are now decade-old tech. Why are brand new monitors still lacking it?
5K Hi-DPI displays are now decade-old tech. Why are brand new monitors still lacking it?