With iPadOS 17.1, ipad pro m1 can also do 10 bit hdr at full 6k resolution.
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Dell 6K U3224KB Monitor
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This is known as I mentioned it earlier too (similar setup). The fact that I can't get 60Hz on my Intel Mac for work is a non-starter for me so I returned the monitor. I'd be really interested in knowing if macOS 14.1 (Sonoma) has fixed any of this on the Intel side though. I'm not sure if an upgrade is in your future, but I'd be interested in hearing if it works now.
Did you try updating your Intel Mac to Sonoma and trying again? I'm really curious about this too as my work Mac is Intel based. I've heard whispers that they might have *finally* fixed DSC which would allow this to work.
Thank you! I’m considering this monitor (hoping for a Black Friday deal) and I’m happy to see that 14.1 resolved so many issues.
14.1 update enabled HDR for full 6k resolution, but I came across another weird issue. If I set the UI resolution so that it looks like 3840x2160 hdr gets disabled. If I set UI resolution to anything else HDR is enabled. Anyone else seeing this?
Never tried it. Just did and got the same results as you. No HDR option at that resolution.
Yeah, it seems like what they did to fix the TB issue introduced another bug with 4k resolutions...
see here.
Given the ubiquity of 4K monitors nowadays, I imagine it will get fixed in 14.2.
I sure hope they don't break our fix when they fix that thing they broke!
I bit the bullet and ordered this monitor again, especially since I was able to score a really good deal on it at Adorama ($2224.99). I'm happy to report that with macOS 14.1 (Sonoma) my 16" Intel Macbook Pro is able to finally drive this display at 60Hz! Apple **FINALLY** fixed DSC on Intel after 3 long, disappointing years of leaving it broken.
Thanks for the report. Hopefully my IT department will upgrade my Intel machine to Sonoma soon. And for those looking for a deal, I bought mine used in like new condition from B&H for $1400 and so far couldn’t find anything wrong with it. I currently see one used like new on Amazon for $1600.
I've been checking Amazon and B&H everyday since reading this a week ago and haven't found any used monitors for sale. Did you just get lucky or am I looking in the wrong place?
I suggest checking Reddit’s r/buildapcsales forum, as there are commonly deals on there.
As far as the wrong place - Amazon’s used section is clear, and the discounts are significant. I’ve routinely bought from there, and (except for iRobot and Asus) most vendors don’t care about used purchases (ie the warranty is the same, albeit sometimes slightly shorter, starting at original purchase date).
As far as the wrong place - Amazon’s used section is clear, and the discounts are significant. I’ve routinely bought from there, and (except for iRobot and Asus) most vendors don’t care about used purchases (ie the warranty is the same, albeit sometimes slightly shorter, starting at original purchase date).
Ahh, I didn't know Amazon had a separate page for used stuff; I have been on the main Dell U3224KB page and looking for the "other offers" section.
Just did a search on r/buildapcsales for "6K" and the newest posting there is three years ago. Searching for "U3224KB" returns no hits at all. I'm still thinking I'm doing something wrong ...
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Yeah I got lucky. I was just casually checking the price on various retailers every few days hoping for the $1999 price someone mentioned earlier in the thread. Around 2am one night when I was having trouble sleeping, I saw the $1400 used price on B&H and couldn’t believe my eyes and jumped on it.
Fingers are crossed and eyes are on the lookout for a Black Friday deal on this monitor somewhere... If anyone stumbles across one, sharing it here would be appreciated...
It’s currently down to $2250 on Dell’s site right now.
It's kind of ridiculous that it costs about twice more on Dell's site in my country. Does Dell really expect people to spend this much instead of just buying the Apple one?
Many thanks. Just put the order in... Also had a 'Spend $800 at Dell.com, get $120 cash back' offer on my Amex, so that helped a bit.
Not any kind of video/photo pro or anything, but still been dreaming of a Pro XDR for eons. At significantly under half the price I just can't get justify the cost compared to this Dell, and as much of a goofy mess my workspace is already, I think I'm down with the giant forehead webcam already... Looking forward to delivery next week for sure.
I bet you like it. I've been impressed my mine. As I've said before, I'd prefer a 32" ASD but the Dell is quite nice.
All other things being equal I'd prefer the XDR, but the price difference and the fact that the Dell has a built-in KVM makes the Dell an overall better choice for my needs.
Oh, and right now Rakuten is claiming that you can get 18% cash back on monitors ordered from Dell.com, buy my cash back didn't show up when I placed my order so YMMV. 🤷♂️
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I'm right there with you... I have a 27" ASD right now that's going to go portrait orientation to replace a secondary monitor, so there's going to be a little bit of Dell/ASD side-by-side action. I'm keeping fingers crossed there's not much difference in image quality. Again, not super discerning here and just getting retina DPI on all the screens is going to be a huge plus.
I'd had a half-eyeball on the October event thinking maybe there was a larger ASD to come, and still wouldn't be surprised. The Pro XDR seems to be out of stock a lot which had my hopes up for a less stratospherically-priced replacement...
I run the Dell next to two ASDs. The image quality is extremely close. The only difference is the matte vs. gloss. You won't be disappointed.
