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Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by zachwood »

phaus wrote: post #31
outworlder wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

So it has an insane resolution for an insane amount of money. The original monitor also had an insane resolution for the time, but did not cost 5k. 1k is pricey for a monitor, but understandable. If they had segmented and offered a lower resolution monitor for a lower price (basically, an updated Cinema/Thunderbolt display), that would have been enough. The greedy beancounters have fully taken over. Subjective, but t…

But its not an insane resolution. Its twice as expensive as 8k monitors and the only reason they used a proprietary resolution was to attempt to justify it. I thought the monitor was going to be around 2-3k like others in its class. I agree that the stand might be the ugliest thing they've ever made.

I thought they made a pretty good case why there is nothing else in its class, the only thing close being the $30k sony reference monitor.

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by minimaxir »

AdamJacobMuller wrote: post #108
minimaxir wrote: post #7

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The 4k LG display was updated/rereleased: https://9to5mac.com/2019/05/24/lg-ultrafine-display-review-2... The 5k LG display is still MIA and there isn't a competitor. (and as someone who bought a 5K LG display on release, I'm surprised that's still the case)

> The 5k LG display is still MIA I'm not sure what you mean by that... I'm using one right now and they seem to be available on amazon..

Rather, it's mostly sold out from the Apple Store (https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKN62LL/A/lg-ultrafine-5k...). Amazon sellers selling it are less-reputiable.

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by plorkyeran »

Flott wrote: post #103
minimaxir wrote: post #3

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Yes, he did. The crowd laughed at that line.

Maybe they laughed because it kinda look like a cheese grater. Edit: My bad. Actually, it's the new mac pro that look like a cheese grater.

The back of the monitor also looks like a cheese grater.

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by plorkyeran »

president wrote: post #107
asdff wrote: post #104

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Careful not to drink the koolaid here. How many times do you adjust your monitor once it's on your desk? Make one out of scrap wood to your exacting custom specs and use the $999 for your 1tb ssd upgrade.

I move mine pretty frequently depending if I'm sitting or standing at my stationary desk. The two things I would appreciate are: 1) Being able to fine-tune the height of the monitor 2) A monitor arm that's not a flimsy piece plastic that shakes whenever the table moves Who knows if the new mount even fulfills those 2 things but if they did, that would be pretty cool. I don't think I could ever afford this in my lifet…

You can buy a solid metal VESA monitor stand that's easy to adjust for about $50.

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by MR4D »

mikestew wrote: post #5

I'm hearing that the LG displays were running out of stock, possibly in anticipation of a new Apple display. Sure enough...wait a minute, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS?! Oh, I understand it's a reference-quality, blah, blah, blah, but I just need something to replace an aging Cinema display that was originally $1000. The fucking stand for the new display costs that much (note the audience response when that price popped on t…

I wouldn't consider this a replacement for the cinema display.

The Cinema was a high end great monitor for professionals, as opposed to a monitor for professional graphics/video people.

The two are radically different, and this time, Apple just went for that niche (albeit making a pitch to do your coding on it, which was kinda dumb in my view).

The LG (or equivalent) is a replacement for the old Cinema Display, and is probably great for doing everything. I don't know anyone outside of photo/video (or devs at Adobe making sure their apps look great) working on the new XDR.

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by kissickas »

uasm wrote: post #62
cwbrandsma wrote: post #17

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I was laughing hard when I heard the audience grown at that announcement. The presenter's face just DROPPED. Seriously, that had to be an "Oh shit" moment.

https://youtu.be/YzQZLucY8iw

To my extreme disappointment, "This video is unavailable."

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by wuliwong »

zachwood wrote: post #121
phaus wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

But its not an insane resolution. Its twice as expensive as 8k monitors and the only reason they used a proprietary resolution was to attempt to justify it. I thought the monitor was going to be around 2-3k like others in its class. I agree that the stand might be the ugliest thing they've ever made.

I thought they made a pretty good case why there is nothing else in its class, the only thing close being the $30k sony reference monitor.

I know nothing about "reference grade" monitors. Can anyone comment on the veracity of the only competing product for this new monitor costing $30,000?

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by wuliwong »

ihuman wrote: post #21
mikestew wrote: post #5

I'm hearing that the LG displays were running out of stock, possibly in anticipation of a new Apple display. Sure enough...wait a minute, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS?! Oh, I understand it's a reference-quality, blah, blah, blah, but I just need something to replace an aging Cinema display that was originally $1000. The fucking stand for the new display costs that much (note the audience response when that price popped on t…

Why not just buy a 4K monitor from another company?

I have a recording studio with an iMac as the centerpiece. not buying from another company is really just a matter of aesthetics.

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by colejohnson66 »

minimaxir wrote: post #122
AdamJacobMuller wrote: post #108

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> The 5k LG display is still MIA I'm not sure what you mean by that... I'm using one right now and they seem to be available on amazon..

Rather, it's mostly sold out from the Apple Store ( https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKN62LL/A/lg-ultrafine-5k... ). Amazon sellers selling it are less-reputiable.

Or just selling leftover stock

Re: Apple Pro Display XDR

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Post by wuliwong »

monkin wrote: post #58
mikestew wrote: post #5

I'm hearing that the LG displays were running out of stock, possibly in anticipation of a new Apple display. Sure enough...wait a minute, FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS?! Oh, I understand it's a reference-quality, blah, blah, blah, but I just need something to replace an aging Cinema display that was originally $1000. The fucking stand for the new display costs that much (note the audience response when that price popped on t…

Just to be sure, you get that this display isn't targeted at developers? :)

>Oh, I understand it's a reference-quality, blah, blah, blah, but I just need something to replace an aging Cinema display that was originally $1000.

That section of OP's comment seems to clearly show this understanding.

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