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Dakar² · Dec 18, 2006, 01:38 PM

How's the saying go?

This thread is useless with pics?

Naaaaak · Dec 18, 2006, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by iMOTOR

I'm not a big fan of bricks either, but it would be difficult for Apple to run 120v AC through the same cable as video, USB, and FW. It would have to be a much thicker cable too. To me it's a fair trade off to have a brick but only one cable running to the display.

I'm suggesting to do away with the brick and a goofy single cable. Separate the power cable from the input cables like everyone else. The current brick situation makes you locate your power brick within 2 feet (or however long their dvi cable is) of your comp. This forces you to place your power brick next to or on top of your comp. Not very aesthetically pleasing and very odd for me because I have all of my power bricks in a separate location. Certainly I am not the only one who has a surge protector not directly next to their comp and monitors.

Originally Posted by iMOTOR

Many of the ACD owners are using them for high end graphics work where the glossy screens wouldn't make sense, so I don't think Apple would sell enough to make it worth it.

Many ACD owners are also not using Apple's LCDs for high end graphics work. It is my understanding that the really high end graphics pros skip Apple and go for the really expensive Eizo displays or other the high gamut displays with LED backlights (NEC has one). It currently feels very asymmetric to offer glossy or matte options on the MacBook and MacBook Pro displays but not for the desktop displays.

My recent opening to glossy displays is that I've found I notice more detail in them than on matte displays. Glare is also not as bad as I thought it would be. In my experience it can kind of suck if you are trying to show something off to someone in a well-lit area but is fine for personal use.

Doofy · Dec 18, 2006, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Salty

Lil green light comes on if it's on, it's not a huge deal.

Arh. There ya go then. I still don't want one.

Originally Posted by Salty

Besides I doubt anyone wants to see you naked.

You would. Period.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 18, 2006, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

I am waiting on a new 30" Apple display for when they do have built in iSights as the current ones are a bit of an eye sore.

My only concern is that the iSight needs to be somewhat adjustable independently of the display. With even my 20" LCD or MacBook i have to adjust the whole screen at poor viewing angles just so my image can be centered on screen.

I recently saw a patent Apple made for a swiveling iSight (It was on top of a laptop)

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Yeah, that's my thinking, too. A built-in camera makes sense for the all-in-ones, but for a computer where you're consciously choosing modularity and extensibility, you could just buy a freakin' iSight if you wanted one.

Mac Mini, and Apple don't sell them no more

CheesePuff · Dec 18, 2006, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

I recently saw a patent Apple made for a swiveling iSight (It was on top of a laptop)

Apple makes pleanty of patents that never go anywhere.

Mac Mini, and Apple don't sell them no more

The Mac mini is not the consumer Apple desktop, the iMac is.

Naaaaak · Dec 18, 2006, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

I recently saw a patent Apple made for a swiveling iSight (It was on top of a laptop)

That could be good. A friend has a Dell laptop with a built in cam he can swivel towards the user or away from the user (so he can record himself webcam style or record lectures). It's far better than a fixed position camera pointing at the user (limits it to webcam use for the most part).

Peter · Dec 18, 2006, 05:16 PM

it'd ruin the aesthetics of the laptops.
seriously.

SirCastor · Dec 18, 2006, 07:16 PM

Why is there no mention of rotation? The technology has existed for more than a decade, and isn't difficult to implement.

I know the idea behind having screens this size is that you don't need rotation, I still think it would be a good trick.

indigoimac · Dec 18, 2006, 07:22 PM

I personally think it's a useless feature in the Cinema Displays.

They simply need to drop the prices.

AND B)

Can anyone spell "alone" it is NOT " a loan" (Sorry but, jeeeez, you're killing me)

CheesePuff · Dec 18, 2006, 07:41 PM

Yea the current prices are ridiculous. You can buy a Samsung (with a slimmer border) with a DVI connection (20" widescreen) for $280 shipped!

King Bob On The Cob · Dec 19, 2006, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by indigoimac

I personally think it's a useless feature in the Cinema Displays.

They simply need to drop the prices.

AND B)

Can anyone spell "alone" it is NOT " a loan" (Sorry but, jeeeez, you're killing me)

Can you get me a loan?

Dark Helmet · Dec 19, 2006, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

I recently saw a patent Apple made for a swiveling iSight (It was on top of a laptop)

Sony has done it for years in their Palm Devices and laptops.

Person Man · Dec 19, 2006, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Hey, you could still become a doctor

-t

I'm a doctor, and I failed the Bad Handwriting 101 class they make you take in medical school.

My handwriting is actually legible. My patients can read my prescriptions.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 20, 2006, 02:26 PM

A new drawing: Apple Display W/ OPTIONAL WIRELESS iSight

FEATURES

Uses BlueTooth with coverage over 30 ft

Costs $149

Can be added to display with a magnet on the top of the display (if you get the display w/o the iSight a plastic placeholder takes its place)

COMES WITH (stand alone or display)

Handle (for shooting video up to 30 ft away w/ bluetooth)

Stand (for people that don't have the new display) (also comes w/ the display ordered one)

Dark Helmet · Dec 20, 2006, 02:32 PM

I don't think Bluetooth would be a good idea for video and lets not even talk batteries.

Dakar² · Dec 20, 2006, 03:05 PM

Oh we got finger and eye in this one.

Peter · Dec 20, 2006, 03:35 PM

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 20, 2006, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

I don't think Bluetooth would be a good idea for video and lets not even talk batteries.

Rechargeable

Peter · Dec 20, 2006, 05:03 PM

that adds wires
so it might as well just be wired

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 20, 2006, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

that adds wires
so it might as well just be wired

but then you'd lose the capability of using it as a video camera. It would be used on top of a display (or the stand) while recharging (or already charged) and then can be used as a video camera for up to 30 ft away (this would be great if your using a MB(P))

Edit: I need to revise my idea

Peter · Dec 20, 2006, 06:08 PM

bluetooth wont have the bandwidth for a decent resolution.
802.11g.

Chuckit · Dec 20, 2006, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

but then you'd lose the capability of using it as a video camera.

You've already lost that if it's Bluetooth. Bluetooth has a maximum capacity of 384 KB/s. Do you really believe you're going to get 24 frames of video into 384 KB?

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 20, 2006, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

bluetooth wont have the bandwidth for a decent resolution.
802.11g.

Originally Posted by Chuckit

You've already lost that if it's Bluetooth. Bluetooth has a maximum capacity of 384 KB/s. Do you really believe you're going to get 24 frames of video into 384 KB?

(jeeze) I'm jest brain storming. as i said before, i need to revise my idea

cSurfr · Dec 21, 2006, 12:01 PM

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned adding Component Video to the new displays. You can get a refurb dell 20" for 289.00 (granted it's still a Dell), but it does have VGA, DVI, and Component.

When the iTV comes out next year, I wonder if Apple will consider moving up to larger scale LCDs than they have now. . .

Goldfinger · Dec 21, 2006, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by CheesePuff

Yea the current prices are ridiculous. You can buy a Samsung (with a slimmer border) with a DVI connection (20" widescreen) for $280 shipped!

Yeah. But that samsung isn't a S-IPS panel. It's a TN panel. Which sucks.

But I agree, al they need is lower prices.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 23, 2006, 12:30 AM

Mac Rumors: New Displays at MacWorld?

turtle777 · Dec 23, 2006, 12:53 AM

How unexpected.

-t

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 23, 2006, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

How unexpected.

-t

Your using your old name?

turtle777 · Dec 23, 2006, 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

Your using your old name?

No, I'm turtles mother. I hijacked his old account and changed the password of the what_the_heck account

-t

IceEnclosure · Dec 23, 2006, 01:20 AM

dude, with the freakin' drawings already man.

why are you writing this stuff out??

I know you're 11 and yada yada, but dude. If the drawings had straight lines and legible print and no frilly lace on the side of the notebook paper, then maybe I'd be okay with the photos.

I could draw a straight line and write legibly around your age, and if I couldn't, I don't think I'd be sharing with this crowd.

Other than that, just fantastic. 5fps 320x240 over bluetooth and batteries that go like tootsie rolls at a birthday party for one of your buddies. GREAT!

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 23, 2006, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by IceEnclosure

dude, with the freakin' drawings already man.

why are you writing this stuff out??

I know you're 11 and yada yada, but dude. If the drawings had straight lines and legible print and no frilly lace on the side of the notebook paper, then maybe I'd be okay with the photos.

I could draw a straight line and write legibly around your age, and if I couldn't, I don't think I'd be sharing with this crowd.

Other than that, just fantastic. 5fps 320x240 over bluetooth and batteries that go like tootsie rolls at a birthday party for one of your buddies. GREAT!

dude, i'm 15 and drew these things when I had the time. No need to get mad

USB HUB · Dec 23, 2006, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

No, I'm turtles mother. I hijacked his old account and changed the password of the what_the_heck account

-t

Bad Mom (from one who knows)

Peter · Dec 23, 2006, 02:22 AM

CATS, iSights in Displays isn't a new rumour, its been about for years.
It was rumoured before the very first iSight iMac.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Dec 23, 2006, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

CATS, iSights in Displays isn't a new rumour, its been about for years.
It was rumoured before the very first iSight iMac.

I know.

brokecollegestudentF04 · Dec 23, 2006, 06:50 PM

Id just like to see them dropped in price.. I mean id love to have the 30 inch display but at there prices its just a little high.. When i got my mini I got a 17" HP LCD for 139 dollars which does justice for it. Eventually Ill get an apple display but when they come down in price