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What's the holdup on a new Thunderbolt Display?

It doesn't seem like the TBD is very high on Apple's priority list. I'm guessing only a single digit % of Apple's mac users will shell out for a TBD.

I do wish they'd come out with a newer TBD and I'll buy 2 of 'em! Yeah yeah, I know I could use my current TBD side by side with the newer one, but I just like my displays to look identical next to each other. To me, the aesthetics are part of the equation, something my geek friends and I differ greatly on.
 
I am surprised no one has mentioned the desire for an HDMI in and HMDI out option for the Display
 
tomas.nyc said:
I am surprised no one has mentioned the desire for an HDMI in and HMDI out option for the Display
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This would be great; however, Apple sems to enjoy frustrating the ability to connect non-Macs to their displays. With an HDMI in port, it essentially becomes a television and we all know Apple may have something in the works for that.;)
 
theluggage said:
My other theory is that a 2560x1440 display doesn't make much sense as a companion to a retina display (even though it is 'almost retina' when you take viewing distance into account). You really want something with similar pixel density (but maybe larger area). Its going to be a while before 5129x2880 27" panels come along, but maybe a 17"-19" retina panel/dock would be a better match to the rMBPs?
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Most people aren't using rMBP's in full-pixel-count mode - a 2560x1440 27" display will however be used in native mode and offer more real estate for most users.
 
anthony11 said:
Most people aren't using rMBP's in full-pixel-count mode - a 2560x1440 27" display will however be used in native mode and offer more real estate for most users.
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rMBPs "best for retina" mode is "full pixel count", with double-sized UI elements and icons to make them the same physical size as on the previous MBP, using double-resolution assets where available and resampling where not. Vector graphics and text are far sharper, text can be made smaller while still being legible etc.

...it also makes alternative 'scaled' resolutions far more acceptable then they are on standard res displays.

Using a 2560x1440 second monitor works, and gives extra real estate, of course, but it will be using the 'old' icons, text won't be any sharper and 'scaled' modes will still look pants.

There is the viewing distance argument - if you view your TBD from 2x the distance that you view a laptop then the angular resolution is "retina", but maybe you'd use a large 'retina' display from closer up?
 
flynz4 said:
HDMI typically only supports up to 1080P... which is approx 1/2 of the resolution of a 2560 device.

/Jim
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thats not true... hdmi supports 4k with no problems...

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PatriotInvasion said:
This would be great; however, Apple sems to enjoy frustrating the ability to connect non-Macs to their displays. With an HDMI in port, it essentially becomes a television and we all know Apple may have something in the works for that.;)
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yes, that would be awesome but apple wont do that... i would like to have mac mini with ATD and xbox.. all in one combo, but that wont happen
 
Two questions:

1. Any rumors about a mid sized display? I looked at the displays in the Applestore and for my desk I think a 21" or 24" ATD would be more suitable. Apple used to have a range of display sizes. Not so much anymore.

2. Any rumors about Apple using QD Vision quantum dots for the light source? I understand the physics. This would produce really great color, at least in theory it would. Have to wait and see how the engineering pans out.
 
Quantum dot backlights are still highly experimental, and they can already achieve a much wider gamut with GB LED if they want to.
 
GB-LED sounds very interesting. I hadn't heard about that before. BTW, Sony has introduced TV using quantum dots. It sounds like both produce a similar result. The differences will be price, lifetime, and stability.
 
Disappointing - No new TB display at the WWDC

No new announcement for an update of a TB display at the WWDC - I am disappointed.
I want to have a less reflection Apple display. the last update is more than 1.5 years ago!

What makes it so difficult to adapt the iMAC to a standalone TB display? :confused:
 
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hat makes it so difficult to adapt the iMAC to a standalone TB display?
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When iMac 27" was launched, it was doubtful that screen production could do them plus standalone ATD production.

Now with MacPro unveiled with 4K support, we just might see a 4kATD released for it using TB2 transport The display would likely backwards compatable for for TB 1 using current retina display resolutions.

It will be an exciting fall and generate lots of holiday wish lists.
 
MCAsan said:
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When iMac 27" was launched, it was doubtful that screen production could do them plus standalone ATD production.

Now with MacPro unveiled with 4K support, we just might see a 4kATD released for it using TB2 transport The display would likely backwards compatable for for TB 1 using current retina display resolutions.

It will be an exciting fall and generate lots of holiday wish lists.
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do you reckon they will still do the normal one though because i suppose not everyone will want a 4K one however i know i do!
 
MCAsan said:
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When iMac 27" was launched, it was doubtful that screen production could do them plus standalone ATD production.

Now with MacPro unveiled with 4K support, we just might see a 4kATD released for it using TB2 transport The display would likely backwards compatable for for TB 1 using current retina display resolutions.

It will be an exciting fall and generate lots of holiday wish lists.
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Hopefully they will release a non-4K Thunderbolt Display before then that is just a thin redesign like the new iMac with USB3 and MagSafe2. I doubt even the latest iMac's can drive a 27" Retina display without issues.
 
MCAsan said:
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When iMac 27" was launched, it was doubtful that screen production could do them plus standalone ATD production.

Now with MacPro unveiled with 4K support, we just might see a 4kATD released for it using TB2 transport The display would likely backwards compatable for for TB 1 using current retina display resolutions.

It will be an exciting fall and generate lots of holiday wish lists.
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I'm skeptical about TB1 backward compatibility, given the throughput almost certainly involved at that resolution in Retina.
 
I don't care about the thin design. In fact, I'd be worried that a thin iMac style design would have a very negative impact on sound quality. That's just physics. However, I need USB3 and I want that new glare-reducing lamination process. So I guess we have to wait till Fall now... when the new Mac Pro comes out. Ugh. I was so hoping for an updated display at WWDC.
 
As others have stated, the 4K capabilities of the new Mac Pro could likely lead to a 4K Thunderbolt Display being released alongside it this fall.

This would basically put Apple's display in the ultra-pro market instead of the slightly pricey MacBook companion market. A 4K display would easily be hovering around $2K. Sad:(
 
If they come out with a 4X ATD, I would think they would update the current model as well for use with the Air and Mac Mini or anything else that could not drive all the pixels of the retina version. That's my hope anyway. I gave up waiting and bought the current model. It's a great monitor but definitely due for an update.
 
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