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Veltliner · Jan 1, 2007, 05:39 AM

The cinema displays have great color and good detail.

But compared to other display manufacturers, the contrast ratio was not tops.

Now I really know that tech specs are not everything.

Would an improved contrast ratio really do so much? (actually, apple had, I think, a rather quiet upgrade done already. Many ads of vendors still showed cinema displays with a 1:400 contrast ratio, while they had long been upgraded to 1:700, I think).

So, aside from the expected HDMI and iSight addition, which improvements would you hope for?

bowwowman · Jan 1, 2007, 09:23 AM

lower prices!

ajprice · Jan 1, 2007, 09:59 AM

24" replacing 23". USB 2.0 an Firewire hubs.

TailsToo · Jan 1, 2007, 12:33 PM

Built in iSight?

pcguy1 · Jan 1, 2007, 12:35 PM

26in with build in usb/fw port, multi card reader and iSight.

mduell · Jan 1, 2007, 09:23 PM

Input options... at least DVI with HDCP, VGA, and s-video... composite and component would be nice, but are largely redundant these days.

Also, prices in-line with industry norms...

gradient · Jan 2, 2007, 01:40 AM

isight and $$$, as already mentioned. I've wanted a cinema display for ages but just can't justify the price.

Dark Helmet · Jan 2, 2007, 02:36 AM

led backlighting

arng1 · Jan 2, 2007, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by ajprice

24" replacing 23". USB 2.0 an Firewire hubs.

Yeah, I think that is a possibility. Also I have been hearing a lot of rumors of a 17 inch added to the line.

arng1 · Jan 2, 2007, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Veltliner

The cinema displays have great color and good detail.

But compared to other display manufacturers, the contrast ratio was not tops.

Now I really know that tech specs are not everything.

Would an improved contrast ratio really do so much? (actually, apple had, I think, a rather quiet upgrade done already. Many ads of vendors still showed cinema displays with a 1:400 contrast ratio, while they had long been upgraded to 1:700, I think).

So, aside from the expected HDMI and iSight addition, which improvements would you hope for?

Yup, your right, there was a quiet upgrade to the displays. And it wouldn't be so bad if they did it again in my opinion.

Naaaaak · Jan 2, 2007, 03:23 PM

New sizes: 20", 24", 32"
Finish: Matte or Glossy
Fix: No more power brick
Fix: No more backlight bleed (perhaps I just tested the bad batch)
Additions: HCDP support
Marketing: Priced more accordingly to what they offer relative to the market (the markup is ridiculous).

Then I'd probably go for two glossy 24s.

Naaaaak · Jan 2, 2007, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

led backlighting

That would be awesome; so much so that it won't happen for a while.

Remember: To Apple aesthetics > all. IIUC a lot of LCDs with LED backlights now are bulkier than most.

Dark Helmet · Jan 3, 2007, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Naaaaak

That would be awesome; so much so that it won't happen for a while.

Remember: To Apple aesthetics > all. IIUC a lot of LCDs with LED backlights now are bulkier than most.

http://www.electronista.com/articles...klit.notebook/

Veltliner · Jan 5, 2007, 03:16 AM

Another suggestion: the 20" display is, at the moment, not a high def display.

Which seems outdated, and it should be high def, too.

arng1 · Jan 5, 2007, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Veltliner

Another suggestion: the 20" display is, at the moment, not a high def display.

Which seems outdated, and it should be high def, too.

Good point.

Source · Jan 5, 2007, 07:00 AM

When do you think they'll release new displays??

praterkeith · Jan 5, 2007, 09:37 AM

I LOVE the aluminum displays. I will buy one refurbed if i can after they go away because I never could afford one.

mduell · Jan 5, 2007, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Veltliner

Another suggestion: the 20" display is, at the moment, not a high def display.

Which seems outdated, and it should be high def, too.

Alas, Apple is in love with 100ppi.

Optimized for Graphics and Text: A Balanced Design
Apple strives for the ideal combination of size, resolution, and format in the design of each of its displays. Other display manufacturers start their designs with a monitor size that optimizes manufacturing efficiency. Apple works closely with suppliers to specify wide-format designs that meet the requirements of creative professionals—who need to see two-page layouts at full size with room for palettes and menus, HD video content at full resolution, or complex genetic sequences.
Apple has determined that the ideal balance between monitor size and number of pixels is approximately 100 pixels per inch (ppi). At 100 ppi, the display is optimized for images, yet it allows you to work easily with applications that require manipulation of text, such as sophisticated type treatments in layouts.

iDaver · Jan 5, 2007, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

Alas, Apple is in love with 100ppi.

This could change now that Leopard will have resolution independence. I'm hoping for Apple to offer new higher resolution displays soon. Otherwise I think I'm going to buy from HP or Samsung.

arng1 · Jan 9, 2007, 05:20 PM

I guess we wont see any new displays

brokenjago · Jan 9, 2007, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

Alas, Apple is in love with 100ppi.

Apparently not, as the iPhone is 160ppi.

iDaver · Jan 9, 2007, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by brokenjago

Apparently not, as the iPhone is 160ppi.

Um, slightly different product; tiny screen.

mduell · Jan 9, 2007, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by brokenjago

Apparently not, as the iPhone is 160ppi.

Of course it is; 160ppi is actually well behind the curve for phone screen resolutions. Putting a 480x320 screen in 3.5" is pretty disappointing when Dell PDAs were are 640x480 in 3.5" years ago. I think some of the latest phones out of Asia are 640x480 in less than 3".