Since the poll options have all been proven false, may I suggest either deleting the poll from this otherwise interesting thread, or add a few options like ”2022,” “2023,” “Not in our lifetimes,” etc.
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Will there ever be a new large iMac (Pro)?
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In Mark Gurman's latest newsletter, dated today 1/30 (link below), I just noticed that at the very end of the page, under 'Post Game Q&A', one of the three questions he has listed is this one: "Will the next iMac be an update to the current size or be a larger model?".
I wonder if that means that it is not certain that the new 27" iMac replacement will be the same size? Most of the recent reports have omitted any suggestion that a larger iMac could be coming out, but is he trying to hint that it may actually be possible??
www.bloomberg.com
I wonder if that means that it is not certain that the new 27" iMac replacement will be the same size? Most of the recent reports have omitted any suggestion that a larger iMac could be coming out, but is he trying to hint that it may actually be possible??
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The display size has been all over the map these past two years.
The oldest rumor was 27" MiniLED by MCK in Q1 2020, though at the time he presumed it would be for a refreshed Intel iMac Pro.
Through the remainder of 2020 and into Q1 of 2021, rumors implied a 32" 6K display. And when l0vetodream (who had a perfect record) weighed in saying it would be "really bigger than what is now", it became assumed it would be a 32" 6K display and called "iMac Pro" and cost $4000 or more.
Then around WWDC new rumors appeared saying that it would not be 32", but instead 28-30" and would not be a 6K panel and pricing would start closer to $2000 than $4000.
And then Ross Young in October 2021 said it would be 27" and have 120Hz ProMotion and his record, at least with displays, is said to be an extremely accurate one. And so far nobody has come out to contradict him.
I think it is leaning towards 27" and miniLED, but I hope not. I would like a bigger screen and no miniLED (for cost reasons and for graphics work).
I would prefer either 27", 32", or ultrawide 34". It's already bad enough that Apple uses weird non-standard resolutions, making it difficult to find good second/third monitors for iMacs. Weird non-standard dimensions would make the situation even worse.
I don't mind different resolutions or ratios. I'd love a 3:2 like the Microsoft Studio.
Currently I have a 27" 5K iMac paired with a 27" 4K monitor, which is scaled for the same screen space as the iMac, so there is a lot of similarity. But they are at different heights as the iMac is too high ergonomically. If they are going to be different, Apple should go for what works best.
I have a similar setup, but the second display is scaled to look like 1920x1080. When I tried scaling it to look like 2560x1440, image quality was noticeably worse than on the main display. With the default scaling, the displays look different and UI elements and default fonts are larger. However, when I scale the content to the same physical dimensions, the displays feel pretty much the same and I have no preference for one over another.
If you had asked me six months ago, I would have said I'd prefer an iMac with a single large display. Now I have used a 34" ultrawide with my Windows PC for a few months, and I realize I was mistaken. While a large display is good for gaming, a dual-display setup is more flexible for normal desktop use.
I like the 27" 5K display because I can use a 27" QHD display as a second monitor and items stay the same size when I move them between them because they both have a resolution of 2560x1440 (native for the QHD display and HiDPI for the 5K).
A 32" 6K display would break that, so if Apple goes 32", please use an 8K panel so I can pair it with a 32" 4K display and have the same benefits I do now, just at 3840x2160.
A 32" 6K display would break that, so if Apple goes 32", please use an 8K panel so I can pair it with a 32" 4K display and have the same benefits I do now, just at 3840x2160.
A 4K 27" monitor scaled to 2560x1440 has a much better image than QHD. But if scaling was such a problem, 32" 8K would be worse than 6K.I like the 27" 5K display because I can use a 27" QHD display as a second monitor and items stay the same size when I move them between them because they both have a resolution of 2560x1440 (native for the QHD display and HiDPI for the 5K).
A 32" 6K display would break that, so if Apple goes 32", please use an 8K panel so I can pair it with a 32" 4K display and have the same benefits I do now, just at 3840x2160.
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Do you guys think this new 27" iMac will definitely have a nano-texture option? I really want/need that for a future iMac.
Go to a store and see it side by side. I wanted to have it too as I'm a matte person but when I saw it next to each other I realised I don't want that fuzziness etc. so I'll save money and get the normal screen.
It's eye opener when you see it in person
It's eye opener when you see it in person
I have serious reflections in my home office. It doubles as a green room. I can't close the shades during the day. I need the screen.
Well, still go and see it in person.
There are other ways to fix your problem. Matte screen doesn't get rid off the reflections, it just blurs them but you still have the issue. Anyway, see it in person and then see if there is something else you want to do or stick to your original plan.
There are other ways to fix your problem. Matte screen doesn't get rid off the reflections, it just blurs them but you still have the issue. Anyway, see it in person and then see if there is something else you want to do or stick to your original plan.
I don’t know of any other solutions. I can’t find a proper monitor hood.
All reviews have said it works great for glare. I know it’s more blurry. Sure I’m happy to look at it assuming my local apple store even has one. Which I’m not sure they even would though.
No, I'm asking you all what you think is a realistic price for such a machine as described. I don't believe he's accurate with the price range he is listing. No way it would be $2000 and most likely, my guess, is it starts closer to or at $3000 with those listed specs.
What listed specs you mean? 16gb ram is base for Pro so its only the 512 storage. Starting around $2000 is therefore fairly feasible. Maybe $200 for jump from 256 to 512 so the specs he posted would be $2200