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Some Studio Display Owners Reporting Issues Updating Display to Latest iOS Firmware
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And we haven’t heard any complaints from those XDR users, have we?This is what the SD update actually contained; it was just inefficiently part of a large, overall OS version.
Studio Display Firmware Update 15.4
- Adds support for Boot Camp on Intel-based Mac computers
- Minor stability improvements
The XDR has had several software/firmware updates.
What’s new in firmware updates for Apple Pro Display XDR - Apple Support
Learn about changes and features included in firmware updates to Pro Display XDR.support.apple.com
I admit that I ordered one (I have been waiting for this product so long) and I am still waiting for delivery.
Also I still believe it's a great product (and the camera issue will be addressed), but the whole ARM64 processor 64 GB memory design seems to be an overkill to me.
Also I still believe it's a great product (and the camera issue will be addressed), but the whole ARM64 processor 64 GB memory design seems to be an overkill to me.
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I have this update problem. Massively annoying. The nearest Genius Bar is 2000 miles away from me. I think it's also preventing an update to 12.3.1 when the monitor is plugged into a computer.
But Smart TV have an operating system and can run many applications. Smart TV's are basically more like an iMac than the Apple Studio Display.
well studio display doesn’t have much smartness, and no standalone airplay either.
Until Apple pushes the customer to “upgrade“ the firmware and the update starts causing problems for the old hardware and the user can’t go back to the previous version.
I have this. Bought my display the first day it was available, but hadn’t opened it until yesterday. The inability to update the display also led to the update for iOS not going through, until I unclicked the display update.
This is a bit unfortunate. I hope it gets sorted out. There’s no Apple store anywhere near me, nor an authorized repair center. I suppose I could ship it back, but that would be a pain.
This is a bit unfortunate. I hope it gets sorted out. There’s no Apple store anywhere near me, nor an authorized repair center. I suppose I could ship it back, but that would be a pain.
😕 Increasingly seems to be MacRumors business model – not yet as bad as 9to5Mac but getting closer.
My guess is that the Apple Studio Display started off as the M1 Pro 27in iMac but it got stripped down to just be an external display. Probably a casualty to supply constraints much like the “high performance” Mac Mini that is still an Intel i5 rather than an M1 Pro.
The “bad” price point is just broader inflation at work and Apple being pretty rigid about hitting their profit margin targets. Note, the new MBPs all cost more than what they replaced. They seem to be able to make A-series and base M-series chips at scale but even the iPhone SE costs more than it did in 2020. I would not be surprised if the prices change on the flagship iPhones this Fall.
I hate to break it to y’all, things are going to cost more without them being obviously more valuable on the spec sheet now. That’s the world we’re living in…
The “bad” price point is just broader inflation at work and Apple being pretty rigid about hitting their profit margin targets. Note, the new MBPs all cost more than what they replaced. They seem to be able to make A-series and base M-series chips at scale but even the iPhone SE costs more than it did in 2020. I would not be surprised if the prices change on the flagship iPhones this Fall.
I hate to break it to y’all, things are going to cost more without them being obviously more valuable on the spec sheet now. That’s the world we’re living in…
Did you read it?
1599$ Studio display stand is only adjustable in 1 dimension. Tilt up or down
No height adjustment or vertical adjustment
1599$(+400$) studio display stand allows an extra up and down adjustment
No vertical adjustment
1599$ VESA is not standard but must be chosen at purchase and excludes as stand
No stand
Cable is not removable
Both have equally good speakers, and both have terrible cameras.
Obviously this is not True. If you need a monitor with more than 1.000$ it’s job related and an investment.
the studio display is objectively a downgrade for the money you pay and features you get compared to the LG UltraFine 5K
They promoted it as the replacement for their display they discontinued for people to buy. So it’s not incorrect
I never said the display is useless. I said true tone is useless for work as it distorts the colors, it’s neat as a consumer function.
Such as? The list compared studio display,XDR, LG ultra fine 4K and 5K displays.
Unless your display is made of playdo
The only potential superior thing is it’s made of metal. And I’m saving 700$,
You need to pay 400$ to have a basic stand.
They have the exact same resolution and color accuracy
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Zero problems with my Studio Display and it looks amazing. The doom and gloom in these threads from people that haven't even seen one in person is sadly hilarious.
So you ignored where I said "except in regards to its stand,".
Ignoring price (which is subjective) and the stand, demonstrate how the Studio Display is inferior to the LG 5K. At worst you can say that its as good as the LG5K but overpriced in your opinion.
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Investment: How and Where to Invest
An investment is an asset, such as a stock or property, purchased to generate income or appreciate in value.
Sigh, what is it with folk these days redefining terms to meet what they personally believe?
To show how your argument holds zero water. Bob needs a computer to run his financials on. He buys a desktop PC. He also needs a keyboard and monitor. He pays $50 for the Keyboard and $199 for the monitor. It’s job related and therefore also qualifies in your terms as “an investment” in his business.
Not sure where you get to be the one who defines what does, and does not qualify as an amount - and usage.
Also, please stop using in the word “objectively”. It absolutely doesn’t mean what you think it means. Your opinion is that it isn’t as good - and that is a 100% valid opinion to have. However it is not a FACT. It’s an opinion.
"Subjective" vs. "Objective": What's The Difference?
Don't subject yourself to more confusion—learn the difference between "subjective" and "objective" right now and always use them correctly.
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The rest of your reply is all opinion based.
Don't even get me started about firing up my TV to watch a show, and it has to run an update before it can do anything. I get it, I'm using smart-TV functionality, but still.
Apple Teams Up With LG for 4K and 5K Displays Designed for New MacBook Pro
During today's event, Apple announced that it has teamed up with LG to create 4K and 5K UltraFine Displays specifically designed to work with the...
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This would seem to indicate there was more than just some involvement!
Sigh if you read your own definition for the word it would help and you would see I’m using the standard definition.Investment: How and Where to Invest
An investment is an asset, such as a stock or property, purchased to generate income or appreciate in value.www.investopedia.com
Sigh, what is it with folk these days redefining terms to meet what they personally believe?
To show how your argument holds zero water. Bob needs a computer to run his financials on. He buys a desktop PC. He also needs a keyboard and monitor. He pays $50 for the Keyboard and $199 for the monitor. It’s job related and therefore also qualifies in your terms as “an investment” in his business.
Not sure where you get to be the one who defines what does, and does not qualify as an amount - and usage.
Also, please stop using in the word “objectively”. It absolutely doesn’t mean what you think it means. Your opinion is that it isn’t as good - and that is a 100% valid opinion to have. However it is not a FACT. It’s an opinion.
"Subjective" vs. "Objective": What's The Difference?
Don't subject yourself to more confusion—learn the difference between "subjective" and "objective" right now and always use them correctly.
The rest of your reply is all opinion based.
Notice the bolden words I have highlighted for you. When you purchase a goods who’s main purpose is to make your business money.
It being a 50$ keyboard, 10.000$ monitor or a million dollar carving machine is not relevant. And what I stated was GENERALLY when you purchase a monitor worth more than 1.000$ With accurate color representation, it’s a business investment and not a monitor for your 6 year old kid to play Minecraft and draw pictures in Microsoft paint.
Go and ask your tax office what kind of equipment you can write of as a business expense, and you will be surprised.
And no I used objectively( it’s a factual statement measurable and not subjectively based on opinion)
The monitor have multiple things that is worse. And less feature complete
Apple studio monitor.
Does not have a hight adjusted stance.
Permanently attached cable.
VESA is not a standard
The mount is NOT removable.
These are ergonomically inferior as it can’t be adjusted to support an ergonomic working environment.
It can’t be mounted on a STANDARD VESA mount afterwards. OR EXCLUDE a stand altogether if VESA ability is chosen at purchase.
The power cable is not user replaceable and uses a proprietary connector with zero benefits making it impossible to replace a damaged power cable without going to a store.
These are things the monitor apple replaced LG ultra fine 5K had as standard.
You can say you don’t think these are important features, but it doesn’t change the objective downgrade irrespective of your valuation of it.
I did. I gave you the example of Bob and his cheapo monitor. But apparently you feel that price matters, not functionality.
Your words, not mine. If Bob needs a $199 monitor to run his accounting app to enable him to produce invoices for his business, then why is that ALSO not job related “and an investment”?
Where does this $1,000 come from? If it was a number that you magic’d out of thin air then that’s a problem for you to address.
Hey, I just had to update the firmware in my car. Updating a desktop display should be no big deal.It's a display. Why does a display need a firmware upgrade?
Bought a Philips 23" WUXGA monitor in 2004. Great purchase. Never fails. No SW updates required. Only need to dust it off once in a while ... with a regular cloth.
Functionality and price is irrelevant. I stated a general case.
It is
I’m referring to the Mac studio display for
If you purchase a 100-400 solar monitor it could be assumed to be for recreational purposes. But if you buy a 1.000$+ monitor it’s safe to assume it’s business related.
You are reading way more in to things I haven’t stated.
My original statement was that the studio display is a bad investment compared to the LG display it replaced.
If people find it great for recreational reasons is their opinion.
Edit: 1999$ Compared to the 1299$ LG 5K display
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