still waiting for that base model imac to hit 24 inches like this monitor, we've passed the 10 year mark, but it should get an upgrade in less than 20 years...
You mean, they should not sell a 21.5" model at all? Or you just want the 24" iMac to be cheaper, I assume? Lots of clients want a smaller screen (libraries, computer labs at schools, etc.) where space is more cramped than perhaps your work area. I don't see that model going away soon.
No one would buy a 24" if it was the same size as the 27". No one. Unless you have a 20"/50cm wide desk and really can't afford a few cm on the side...
People don't pick the size based on the size of the desk but rather based on price. Otherwise 27" would be the lowest size the vast majority would get.
Both the 21.5" and 27" iMacs are around ~220 ppi, the former being (true) 4K and the latter being 5K. There really isn't that much room in-between for a 24" screen...I guess they could do 4.5K (4608x2592) at 24.3", but that's not exactly a standard resolution.
Hah, who am I kidding? This is Apple we're talking about; they invented their own 6K standard (5.875x1024), they'll do whatever they want.
Of course, Apple doesn't care much about that anymore as can be seen by the default scaling on the different Retina MacBooks so there very well may be an iMac with a random display size/resolution.
Is the 24" monitor Win 10 w/ Thunderbolt 3 compatible? I was reading up on the 22" predecessor and the level of effort required to make one work with Win 10 was silly. I'm still looking for a smaller, high pixel density monitor for Win 10 and this one would fit the bill.
Like it says, Apple's Display P3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DCI-P3#Display_P3 Seems like DCI-P3 accommodating for the fact you're probably using non-colour-managed apps, where being closer to sRGB it's likely to work better than DCI-P3, while still having the same range.
Of course, *how* much of that space is an reasonable question, and oddly not covered here. I had to go hunting. On https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-27MD5KA it says "99% P3".
The 5K monitors has always had a usb-c port. TB3 uses usb-c. Not sure where the author got the idea that the 5K monitors works without TB3. The manual clearly says connect to a TB3 host. Also usb-c DP alt-mode lacks the bandwidth for 5K.
It would use a USB C to USB C cable, and what is displayed depends on what app you're in. Most mirror while some use it as an extension, e.g. Lightroom shows the edited photo on the external display.
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Alistair - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
still waiting for that base model imac to hit 24 inches like this monitor, we've passed the 10 year mark, but it should get an upgrade in less than 20 years...Sahrin - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
Or discontinued...rangerdavid - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
You mean, they should not sell a 21.5" model at all? Or you just want the 24" iMac to be cheaper, I assume? Lots of clients want a smaller screen (libraries, computer labs at schools, etc.) where space is more cramped than perhaps your work area. I don't see that model going away soon.Alistair - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
No one would buy the 21" if it was the same price as the 24". No one. 24" can easily be compact.close - Monday, August 5, 2019 - link
No one would buy a 24" if it was the same size as the 27". No one. Unless you have a 20"/50cm wide desk and really can't afford a few cm on the side...close - Monday, August 5, 2019 - link
^^read "same price"^^People don't pick the size based on the size of the desk but rather based on price. Otherwise 27" would be the lowest size the vast majority would get.
RSAUser - Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - link
/looks at 27" screenI bought it based on the size though...
Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
Both the 21.5" and 27" iMacs are around ~220 ppi, the former being (true) 4K and the latter being 5K. There really isn't that much room in-between for a 24" screen...I guess they could do 4.5K (4608x2592) at 24.3", but that's not exactly a standard resolution.Hah, who am I kidding? This is Apple we're talking about; they invented their own 6K standard (5.875x1024), they'll do whatever they want.
krazyfrog - Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - link
The current iMacs are the particular size and resolution because it works out best for macOS in terms of pixel density. https://bjango.com/images/articles/macexternaldisp...Of course, Apple doesn't care much about that anymore as can be seen by the default scaling on the different Retina MacBooks so there very well may be an iMac with a random display size/resolution.
ironwing - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
Is the 24" monitor Win 10 w/ Thunderbolt 3 compatible? I was reading up on the 22" predecessor and the level of effort required to make one work with Win 10 was silly. I'm still looking for a smaller, high pixel density monitor for Win 10 and this one would fit the bill.ironwing - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
Hmm, I guess LG cut the resolution when going from 22" (4096 x 2304) to 24" (3840 x 2160).StevoLincolnite - Monday, August 5, 2019 - link
Doubt you will notice the difference between 22" (4096x2304) and 24" (3840x2160) anyway. Not at those display sizes.GreenReaper - Friday, August 2, 2019 - link
Maybve? But it appears it has to be Thunderbolt 3 and not just USB-C with DisplayPort:https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/question/answers/pro...
It can also work with Thunderbolt 2 to 3 converters (there's dispute over if it works with full control):
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/question/answers/pro...
eastcoast_pete - Thursday, August 1, 2019 - link
What is the color space these monitors cover? Not unimportant if you want to use them for graphics or editing jobs.GreenReaper - Friday, August 2, 2019 - link
Like it says, Apple's Display P3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DCI-P3#Display_P3Seems like DCI-P3 accommodating for the fact you're probably using non-colour-managed apps, where being closer to sRGB it's likely to work better than DCI-P3, while still having the same range.
Of course, *how* much of that space is an reasonable question, and oddly not covered here. I had to go hunting. On https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-27MD5KA it says "99% P3".
TheUnhandledException - Friday, August 2, 2019 - link
The 5K monitors has always had a usb-c port. TB3 uses usb-c. Not sure where the author got the idea that the 5K monitors works without TB3. The manual clearly says connect to a TB3 host. Also usb-c DP alt-mode lacks the bandwidth for 5K.Alistair - Friday, August 2, 2019 - link
it was TB3 only, now it supports regular USB-C with one of the ports so you can connect your iPadtimecop1818 - Friday, August 2, 2019 - link
DisplayPort 1.4 can definitely do 5K. Nothing is preventing usb-c displayport alternate mode from passing DP1.4 over it.sonicmerlin - Saturday, August 3, 2019 - link
What do you mean by "works with an iPad"? As in displays iPad contents onscreen...?RSAUser - Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - link
It would use a USB C to USB C cable, and what is displayed depends on what app you're in. Most mirror while some use it as an extension, e.g. Lightroom shows the edited photo on the external display.