5K Studio display alternatives discontinued in UK

[astrobloke]

So I was looking for a 5K 27” alternative to the Apple Studio display, had considered both the LG Ultrafine and the Samsung S9 viewfinity models, found them both quite cheap on Amazon UK and elsewhere until a couple of days ago, now hard to find them anywhere in UK. I contacted Samsung who said the S9 has now been discontinued in the UK. I asked why this had happened so soon after it was released and got no answer. LG appear to have discontinued the 5K Ultrafine too in the UK. Seems very odd that both of the 5K competitors to the Studio display have been discontinued in the UK within a very short time.

Does anyone have any information as to what’s going on? Anyone else experienced this?

Second question, will I notice a real difference if I go with a 4K 27” monitor instead, don’t fancy paying £1500 for the base model in the UK. I‘m using it for editing astronomy images.

 

[Apple fanboy]

So I was looking for a 5K 27” alternative to the Apple Studio display, had considered both the LG Ultrafine and the Samsung S9 viewfinity models, found them both quite cheap on Amazon UK and elsewhere until a couple of days ago, now hard to find them anywhere in UK. I contacted Samsung who said the S9 has now been discontinued in the UK. I asked why this had happened so soon after it was released and got no answer. LG appear to have discontinued the 5K Ultrafine too in the UK. Seems very odd that both of the 5K competitors to the Studio display have been discontinued in the UK within a very short time.

Does anyone have any information as to what’s going on? Anyone else experienced this?

Second question, will I notice a real difference if I go with a 4K 27” monitor instead, don’t fancy paying £1500 for the base model in the UK. I‘m using it for editing astronomy images.

Have a look at the BenQ SW272U. Gets good reviews for photography etc. I used to sell BenQ

 

[astrobloke]

Have a look at the BenQ SW272U. Gets good reviews for photography etc. I used to sell BenQ

Ok thanks

 

[TheBigApple2006]

So I was looking for a 5K 27” alternative to the Apple Studio display, had considered both the LG Ultrafine and the Samsung S9 viewfinity models, found them both quite cheap on Amazon UK and elsewhere until a couple of days ago, now hard to find them anywhere in UK. I contacted Samsung who said the S9 has now been discontinued in the UK. I asked why this had happened so soon after it was released and got no answer. LG appear to have discontinued the 5K Ultrafine too in the UK. Seems very odd that both of the 5K competitors to the Studio display have been discontinued in the UK within a very short time.

Does anyone have any information as to what’s going on? Anyone else experienced this?

Second question, will I notice a real difference if I go with a 4K 27” monitor instead, don’t fancy paying £1500 for the base model in the UK. I‘m using it for editing astronomy images.

Might mean both are getting refreshed. The Ultrafine is very long in the tooth and could do with one.

 

[astrobloke]

Might mean both are getting refreshed. The Ultrafine is very long in the tooth and could do with one.

Maybe, but the Samsung was only released about 9 months ago, and has been massively discounted in recent months, presumably to shift residual stock. Seems very odd to discontinue it so soon, especially when no replacement has been announced.

 

[gabicava83]

I'm looking to buy a couple or three ASD's. Interestingly enough, Curry's and other vendors have very limited stock. Makes me think that something new is coming out, but I was hoping to buy it (UK) before the end of the financial year.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I'm looking to buy a couple or three ASD's. Interestingly enough, Curry's and other vendors have very limited stock. Makes me think that something new is coming out, but I was hoping to buy it (UK) before the end of the financial year.

Where are the panels made? Could just as easily be linked to the issues with shipping or earthquakes in Asia.

 

[gabicava83]

Where are the panels made? Could just as easily be linked to the issues with shipping or earthquakes in Asia.

Not sure. Not sure when the earthquakes happened either. I don't think it is that.

 

[MacGizmo]

Where are the panels made? Could just as easily be linked to the issues with shipping or earthquakes in Asia.

Damage to the factory due to an earthquake (or any other disaster) wouldn't warrant being "discontinued" – only delayed. This is something else.

As with most things, it probably comes down to money. My guess is that the government in the U.K. wants more of it from them than they are willing to give. But it could be that they both happen to be preparing updated versions which would require new SKUs. Who knows...