MacScoop is reporting that an 8-core Mac Pro is currently due for a January release. MacScoop also reports that a 4-core configuration may remain in Apple’s lineup at a lower price point.
“Apple hasn’t made any major update to the Cinema Displays since their initial release in June 2004,” Alexandros Roussos reports for MacScoop. “As reported by MacScoop a few days ago, the next generation of Apple Cinema Displays could feature a built-in iSight, HDMI connectivity as well as support for HDCP. New sizes could appear in the line-up: the 23 inch model may be replaced by a 24 inch one while a larger model may broaden the line-up.”
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A new pricing lineup is needed. The current 20″ Cinema Displays are more than 2.5 the price of a low end 20″ Acer widescreen display.
The HDMI port on the displays would certainly tie-in nicely with the new iTV box, but both products (the new displays and iTV itself) need two HDMI sockets to allow other devices to be plugged-in too.
Anyone with an Xbox, PS3 or some future device using HD will need to ‘daisy-chain’ it into the new screens and iTV.
I suppose you would also compare a McDonalds Happy Meal with a Steak And Lobster dinner…????
Dumb Ass!
MW= “fact” as in it is a Fact that you get what you pay for!
re: re: smythe-
if we’re going to keep that analogy going, both meals end your hunger, and that’s how the vast majority of consumers think.
“compare a McDonalds Happy Meal with a Steak And Lobster dinner…???? “
I think Smythe is comparing a NY strip and Lobster dinner with a filet and lobster dinner. You don’t pay 2.5x for a slightly better steak. A happy meal would be the 15″ CRT.
Thanks guys, now I’m hungry
For an 8 core Apple meal, that is!
re: re: smythe-
Well, there are thousands of McDonalds out there, so that means the average shmuch wants a happy meal.
Apple displays are a bit pricey- but at least they don’t look like shit. At least there is one manufacurer out there who builds a product that looks nice sitting on nice furniture, for those of us who have it. Aluminum costs a bit more than cheap plastic, no?
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I agree Apple needs to adjust their pricing, but we need to compare the Apple 20″ with a similar high-end 20″.
Who you calling Dumbass you dumb ass. Your momma is a dumb ass, you sisteris a dumb ass and your ass is a dumb ass
An iSite built into the screen bezel is okay, but I find the inability to change position a bit frustrating at times. While not a elegant, I still like the swiveling separate iSite.
Yo Mamma, Yo MF Mamma. have her come down and see me. I got somethin she like
Whoever the original respondent to Smythe was, I hope you enjoy your Noka chocolates. (The last line sums it up : If you or your gift recipient are rich, stupid, and vain, Noka is probably the way to go.)
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(Courtesy of John Gruber’s wonderful Daring Fireball).
Apple displays are over priced. They also don’t make it easy to have a 2nd monitor for one’s iMac AND have them look good together. The ports are badly placed for having two monitors too, and the single menubar makes working on a 20″ display a little tiresome (unless you have deja menu installed).
And heres a ground breaking idea – make them height adjustable.
I like my two 30″ Apple Monitors – and they are not cheap nor are they really expensive for the quality that I have when I am working.
If you want schite then buy schite – if you want class then spend the money and stop complaining – “It is usually the guy who can’t afford quality who complains about price.” <- hypothetically attributed to Donald Trump
BTW: the Noka (sic) Chocolate is not worth it but a Ferrari Enzo is.
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If you can’t spell Nokia (nor are you willing to go have a look on how to spell it correctly); don’t use it as an example. It just proves my point.
“Everyone has class: some people’s class is just lower.” <- also hypothetically attributed to Donald Trump (or was it James Packer) ..|..
“It is usually the guy who can’t afford quality who complains about price.”
What about the guy who pays Mercedes price and gets sub-Chevy quality?
Sometimes it’s worthwhile to pay a premium, but you’d better know exactly what you’re paying for.
The happy meal analogy is ridiculous. Stop it. ;P
Try comparing the price of a Kia Rio and, say, and Audi A8.
The only problem is that Kia makes a much nicer car than Acer makes computer gear.
Acer makes laptops sold at Wal*Mart. My girlfriend had one that died on her in under a month, and, with Wal*Mart’s legendary customer service in action, she never got a refund or a replacement for. 750 down the tubes. Go Acer!!!
(for the record, I was not around to help prevent this unfortunate purchase)
Problems with my Apple equipment, OTOH, are handled right every time.
Pay for shit = own shit = shit breaks.
Pay for quality & service = be happy.
-c
its nice to be able to pay for Apple equipt at full price and worth it for the roi. although i can’t really afford the get apples most current model of anything, i purchase all my equipt refurbished. never had a problem, never had a return and i get top of the line quality for less. anyone who complains about apple pricing is just looking for the latest for the least which you’re not getting. get over yourself and get refurb if you don’t like the fuck#%g price assholes.
ahhh, the internet. where computer geeks bash each other over monitor prices…
People comparing the Apple displays are comparing Apples and Oranges (pun intended) ALL of the low end displays are using 6 bit TN (twisted Nematic) panels. The obtain the 16 million colors (claimed) by dithering the pixels in the display. This is NOT the same thing as an 8 bit panel.
Dell and HP make both and charges similar amounts (to apple and sony) for high quality panels. (I think dell qualifies their high quality panels as “ultra sharp”)
TN panels are very fast but have poor color response and very limited (particularly vertical) dispersion. A quick way to identify a TN panel is to drop down to a low angle of view (vertically), if the panel dims significantly or appears to invert certain colors then it is likely a TN display.
Anyone seeing a seeing an inexpensive TN display side by side with a high quality display with a high quality feed (most stores drive them with analog VGA which is very poor) would not wonder why they cost double or even triple in some cases.
If you are going to play games and surf the internet you can buy a 6bit TN panel they have very vast (GtoG) response. On the other hand if you are interested in an accurate display of color (content creation, prepress, photo or video color correction, ect) then do not buy a cheap display, it will simply not be up to the task.
Jesus peeps. Yes, an Apple monitor should cost more than an Acer monitor, but 250% is one hell of a premium for something that doesn’t offer at least 2½ the number of bells and whistles.
Most people would not care for or need the higher performance capibilities (mostly attributed to color accuracy) of the Apple displays. Therefore, if you do not need it then don’t buy it.
I really don’t see the reasons for complaints. You do not have to buy an Apple display for your Mac. You can buy any display. If you do not want to pay $700 for the higher end screen then don’t.
The only logistical complaint would be if the Apple displays were the only screen that worked with Macs or if it was the same quality of a $400 Viewsonic. You get what you pay for.
Money’s worth –
The obvious answerr to your query and comment is:
“Do your homework.”
Affording quality USUALLY means that you have enough sense to be able to discern quality.
Case in point: I purchase a fair amount of equipment for my lab – and when it came to the decision on what kind of system to purchase for serious number crunching – I decided to build an all Apple (as much of Aple as I can, BTW) Terrascale system.
More money than others? Not really. And once completed, we (my company = me and a business partner – plus staff) will be able to “rent out” time on the system to various University and private enterprise organizations. Hence, it will pay for itself in less than a year.
Researched quality, market need and filling our own need gave us a door to be able to make a high dollar decision with confidence.
If it had been Dell – it woudl have been hell.
When I want a good microscope – I am willing to pay for it. I want the best optics I can get. When I want an atomic force microscope – I pay for the best. Why? Same reason. I want quality. Not schite.
There is also rumor of keeping a similiar 8 bit 30in display but adding a 10 bit 30in with dual HD-SDI inputs. Keeping the fingers crossed.
If you’re a pro and/or have high visual standards, then the “premium” you pay for an Apple (or equivalent) high-end display is worth it.
Personally, so called”cheap” equipment is NOT cheap, since it usually delivers sub-pr performance and will most likely break and need replacement LONG before quality gear goes south. This holds true for everything… Macs, power tools, outdoor gear, audio equipment, cookware!