An iMac would be nice if my desk only had one computer on it, but it shares space with my PC so I need a monitor that can swap sources. Mac mini’s the way for me
Dana said:
An iMac would be nice if my desk only had one computer on it, but it shares space with my PC so I need a monitor that can swap sources. Mac mini’s the way for me
If they built these as fun, colourful, and (importantly) relatively reasonably priced external monitors to pair with my MBP I’d be so down.
But I have zero use case for these over a MBP with external monitors.
@Remy
The thing I find most hilarious about this… I know it’s only a 24", but this is pretty good, hear me out…
It’s cheaper to buy this, than to buy Apples cheapest standalone display. If you’re an MBP or MBA user, you simply don’t have a good option for a second display.
I guess it’s probably a small subset of their users who run multiple displays? Not really sure. I run a Studio with a 2k and a 4k monitor and it’s a reasonable experience, but it’s pretty clear at times that they have no damned clue how to properly support multiple monitors.
@Tatum
If you can, try under desk. I got my studio mounted under my desk along with the kvm, makes swapping between it and my Linux gaming desktop feel so advanced and futuristic
@Remy
I agree that missing Target Display mode takes away a lot of incentive to buy an iMac. Once the computer is outdated you are left with an honestly really nice monitor, that can’t be used.
@Remy
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@Dakota
Who tf wants a 24” second display with the chin of a boxer
@Dakota
You absolutely have great options for second displays. None of them have Apple on them but they are there.
@Dakota
This is a weird take. The fact you can get an iMac cheaper than their cheapest display is proof they are screwing people.
They removed target display mode from 27" iMac and then stopped doing 27" iMac and introduced an expensive display.
There’s no way adding 6" costs that much extra.
It’s like their never expanding hard disks or ram.
I love Apple, and I’ve been using them for over 30 years (classic, quadra, iMac, macbook pro, ipads, phones and ipods) but this fuckery is sickening.
@Taj
Yeah the reason they don’t do a cheaper display is because whatever way the decided to gimp it would still be sufficient for most people and they would buy that instead of the more expensive option
@Darby
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@Remy
apple needs to bring back target display mode. maybe having it as a targetable airplay display would be cool too.
also at least a 27" option. it’s insane that imac’s from last decade have more screen real estate than a new one.
Dana said:
An iMac would be nice if my desk only had one computer on it, but it shares space with my PC so I need a monitor that can swap sources. Mac mini’s the way for me
If only they allowed us to use it as a monitor for PCs/macbooks
@Toby
RIP target display mode
@Toby
You could get away with buying a pre-silicone iMac (ideally not from me), stripping all the internals and using an LCD controller board that can handle display input from your Mac. After quite a bit of DIY and hackery, you should have your very own 5k 27" monitor with good enough specs for 2024, for close to 1/3rd the price of the Studio Display.
@Parker
“It’s just works”
@Parker
Or just buy a 5K monitor from Samsung or LG for half the price of the Studio Display, and start using it in 5 minutes.
Keir said:
@Parker
Or just buy a 5K monitor from Samsung or LG for half the price of the Studio Display, and start using it in 5 minutes.
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@Toby
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