Decided to upgrade my old LG monitor to the 27" Apple Studio Display

[Eric]

I've been cheaping out on this for a long time, when I first bought the Mac Studio I opted against the monitor because of the price and went with the LG Ultrafine for like $400 at the time. Decided to pull the trigger for this as I can also write it off for my business, looking forward to the upgrade and I'm guessing it will be substantial.

 

[Herdfan]

I figure this will be where I end up also. I would have bought an "M" powered iMac had they had one in 27". But after so many years of using a 27", my daughter's 24" looks small.

But I can get a nicely configured iMac for $1999-2199. That's where the Studio starts and then you have to add another $1599 to it. So for now, my late 2015 Intel works just fine.

Maybe the new Mini is all I need, but we had 2 previous mini's and they were a bit slow and under-powered. Maybe with the "M" chips they are better.

 

[Eric]

I figure this will be where I end up also. I would have bought an "M" powered iMac had they had one in 27". But after so many years of using a 27", my daughter's 24" looks small.

But I can get a nicely configured iMac for $1999-2199. That's where the Studio starts and then you have to add another $1599 to it. So for now, my late 2015 Intel works just fine.

Maybe the new Mini is all I need, but we had 2 previous mini's and they were a bit slow and under-powered. Maybe with the "M" chips they are better.

I really needed the Studio for my work, the biggest benefit is all the ports but it's still not enough for what I need. The cool thing about this monitor is it offers several more USB C ports so that's another benefit, here's the current state (not including the NAS).

 

[cbum]

I'm waiting for the M5 Studio's to drop. (<- initial typo: to dry... ;-)

 

[Eric]

Also, while not my original intention my office has turned into a full on music studio. I've been adding my own music to my Instagram reels lately because the revenue generated is cut substantially by music copyright for the songs I've been using.

 

[Cmaier]

Also, while not my original intention my office has turned into a full on music studio. I've been adding my own music to my Instagram reels lately because the revenue generated is cut substantially by music copyright for the songs I've been using.

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My cat would have a field day in there.

 

[Eric]

My cat would have a field day in there.

I'm in the business of writing music, not cable management.

 

[Herdfan]

I really needed the Studio for my work, the biggest benefit is all the ports but it's still not enough for what I need. The cool thing about this monitor is it offers several more USB C ports so that's another benefit, here's the current state (not including the NAS).

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Yeah, you definitely need a NAS. A big one.

 

[Vincent Hannah]

I think your budget should prioritize a new desk over a new display.

 

[Eric]

Yeah, you definitely need a NAS. A big one.

Its down on the floor out of sight from this shot. I'm running 18 TB from that one as well, all of the other drives you see are full, the business of video editing is costly in all aspects.

 

[Eric]

I think your budget should prioritize a new desk over a new display.

You trying to tell me Costco doesn't sell quality picnic tables?

 

[Herdfan]

Its down on the floor out of sight from this shot. I'm running 18 GB from that one as well, all of the other drives you see are full, the business of video editing is costly in all aspects.

GB or TB? I remember when a friend of mine was so excited that he crossed over the 1T of storage in his house. LOL. And now you can get that on a thumb drive.

 

[Eric]

GB or TB? I remember when a friend of mine was so excited that he crossed over the 1T of storage in his house. LOL. And now you can get that on a thumb drive.

My bad with the typo, TB.

 

[Citysnaps]

Decided to pull the trigger for this as I can also write it off for my business, looking forward to the upgrade and I'm guessing it will be substantial.

You're going to love it. I've had my Studio Display going on 3 years now. Zero complaints/issues.

Previously I had a large LG display and found it a pain to use. It required frequent calibration using my display calibrator, and thus I wasted many first prints not being accurate every so often due to display drift - always frustrating. With the Studio Display, I initially set it up with one of the built-in color profiles and it hasn't drifted a bit since owning it. Every print comes out perfect, first time, every time. The same is true for book making. I no longer need a display calibrator and tossed my old one in the trash a couple years ago.

Also... I recently read a rumor that Apple will soon be releasing an updated Studio Display. If it's a 32" display, and at a reasonable price, I might consider getting it.

 

[Eric]

You're going to love it. I've had my Studio Display going on 3 years now. Zero complaints/issues.

Previously I had a large LG display and found it a pain to use. It required frequent calibration using my display calibrator, and thus I wasted many first prints not being accurate every so often due to display drift - always frustrating. With the Studio Display, I initially set it up with one of the built-in color profiles and it hasn't drifted a bit since owning it. Every print comes out perfect, first time, every time. The same is true for book making. I no longer need a display calibrator and tossed my old one in the trash a couple years ago.

Also... I recently read a rumor that Apple will soon be releasing an updated Studio Display. If it's a 32" display, and at a reasonable price, I might consider getting it.

Loving it so far, the display and colors are next level compared to that older LG. I turned off True Tone though it's too warm for my taste.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

Last year I got a 32" inch monitor to use with my 15" MBA because the laptop screen size wasn't cutting it. For cost reasons I went with a 1080P and didn't realize how bad that is until I got it, but I suffered through it.

This year I ponied up for a 34" curved ultrawide 4k monitor (LG) and couldn't be happier, at least visually. My main issues are you have to turn it on with a remote, it's a smart monitor so when I turn it on it defaults with a streaming service splash screen and I have to change it to the HDMI input, and it's on the same frequency as my Apple TV remote so when I turn on my TV about 90% of the time I then have to turn off the monitor. No longer having to aim your remote directly at the TV sometimes has its downsides.

My previous 2 Macs were the 27" 5k iMacs and the screens were epic, but not to the point that I'm going to shell out more than twice the price of the monitor I have now which I would say is just as good for my needs, but I don't do high end photo or video work. I have the software for all that but my knowledge and old eyes wouldn't know the difference.

 

[Cmaier]

Last year I got a 32" inch monitor to use with my 15" MBA because the laptop screen size wasn't cutting it. For cost reasons I went with a 1080P and didn't realize how bad that is until I got it, but I suffered through it.

At work I told them I needed a larger monitor due to my failing vision - they got me a 32” 1080p monitor. Me and the IT guy just laughed and it’s sitting unused now. Why do they even make such a thing?

 

[Roller]

You're going to love it. I've had my Studio Display going on 3 years now. Zero complaints/issues.

Previously I had a large LG display and found it a pain to use. It required frequent calibration using my display calibrator, and thus I wasted many first prints not being accurate every so often due to display drift - always frustrating. With the Studio Display, I initially set it up with one of the built-in color profiles and it hasn't drifted a bit since owning it. Every print comes out perfect, first time, every time. The same is true for book making. I no longer need a display calibrator and tossed my old one in the trash a couple years ago.

Also... I recently read a rumor that Apple will soon be releasing an updated Studio Display. If it's a 32" display, and at a reasonable price, I might consider getting it.

I've had mine since I got my Mac Studio in 2022. It's been great. While I was waiting to get it, I used two 4K HP displays borrowed from work, and the difference in resolution made it worth the price.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

At work I told them I needed a larger monitor due to my failing vision - they got me a 32” 1080p monitor. Me and the IT guy just laughed and it’s sitting unused now. Why do they even make such a thing?

I'd say it's for people who like graphics BIG and yet still not clear. I think I've seen better definition on an etch-a-sketch.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

Also, while not my original intention my office has turned into a full on music studio. I've been adding my own music to my Instagram reels lately because the revenue generated is cut substantially by music copyright for the songs I've been using.

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Looks like you are rocking the latest NI keyboard? I'm assuming you know they are currently in preliminary insolvency which I guess by German law where they are based isn't as bad as it sounds, just a possible restructuring. My opinion is they offer quality products but too many of them in a competitive market and many of them aren't cheap. That keyboard as an example. IMO they would make a killing if they just released a desktop controller model sans the keyboard but they might see that as a cannibalization issue where most people wouldn't buy the keyboard models then. I still think the popularity would offset the loss of full keyboard customers. I had the previous version and didn't see the upgrade cost worth it also taking into consideration how rarely I actually use the knobs.