studio display vs 27in iMac?

[hematite]

Greetings-

What does a studio display have over any other 27" iMac? Just need a larger, non flickering screen to only pair with a MB.
But, I don't see the real value in the current studio display with its $400 stand. Any insight welcomed.

 

[Bigwaff]

What does a studio display have over any other 27" iMac? Just need a larger, non flickering screen to only pair with a MB.

The Studio Display is a 5K external display. It's been more than a decade since a 27" iMac can be used as an external display using Target Display Mode. No 5K iMac can be used as an external display (without a hardware hack).

 

[hematite]

Thank you. So it is possible, will have Airdrop and such... if one is willing to put in some effort?

 

[Bigwaff]

So it is possible, will have Airdrop and such... if one is willing to put in some effort?

No. The "hardware hack" involves gutting the iMac of its components and replacing with a display driver board.

Converting a 5K iMac into an External 5K Display

[Update: How I converted this iMac external display to use a VESA mount. 2023-06-27] Apple finally released the Studio Display in 2022. My initial reaction was to purchase one, even with the starting price of $1599. I’ve really wanted a...

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[hematite]

I was thinking of a brand called Juicy Crumb. They cater to the environmentally conscious crowd and have an easy option, (but it has to be a 2011 model).

 

[jmoore5196]

You seem determined to ignore the collective wisdom here, so I'll just say, "Good luck with that!"

I own two 27" ASDs, and they're both well worth the money, in my view. Absolutely indispensable tools.

 

[hematite]

You seem determined to ignore the collective wisdom here, so I'll just say, "Good luck with that!"

I own two 27" ASDs, and they're both well worth the money, in my view. Absolutely indispensable tools.

Not everyone is on the same financial spectrum. There is nothing wrong with asking a question in hopes to explore all possible options prior to making a final decision.
I hope my thread is useful to those wondering the same thing.

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Not everyone is on the same financial spectrum. There is nothing wrong with asking a question in hopes to explore all possible options prior to making a final decision.
I hope my thread is useful to those wondering the same thing.

Have you check to verify what is the cost of a Juicy Crumb board?
There is a quite rational reason why jmoore5196 said "Good luck with that".
And his "that" means "wasting your money with Juicy Crumb board".