Mac Studio with Studio Display

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

Anyone here using a Mac Studio with Studio Display?

[Kristin]

30 minutes ago, Dr. Nathan Parker said:

Anyone here using a Mac Studio with Studio Display?

 

What is that?

[MacMan]

13 hours ago, Kristin said:

 

What is that?

A sweet computer set up.

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

Thinking about getting one down the road when my iMac Pro is no longer supported.

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

I wanted to go for a Studio Display, but I'm not a fan of the Display running a version of iOS that requires firmware updates in case something breaks. I want something that plug in and just works.

 

Are there other good displays similar to the Studio Display (27" 5K) that would work with a Mac Studio that I could consider. I can go glossy instead of matte screen since where I work, there aren't any bright lights that cause any glare.

[DataD]

I use a Studio display with a MacBook Pro in dock.... separate keyboard / mouse etc.

Very nice display.

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

11 hours ago, DataD said:

I use a Studio display with a MacBook Pro in dock.... separate keyboard / mouse etc.

 

Good to know. Thanks! Have you ever had firmware update issues, or has it always just worked?

[David Padfield]

I just bought two new Mac Minis (both M4 Pro with 14-core CPU, 64GB memory, 2TB SSD). I had considered buying an Apple monitor, but opted instead for the BenQ 32-inch 4K Thunderbolt Monitor for my office— and I love it. It has a 4k display and adjustable height. As for the connections: One Thunderbolt 3 input (providing up to 85W power delivery), one Thunderbolt 3 output (providing up to 15W power delivery), two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, one USB-B upstream port, one USB-C downstream port, three USB-A downstream ports, and one 3.5mm headphone jack. This unit was only $1,000 — compared to $2,000 for the Apple display with adjustable height. For the Mac Mini at home I bought a Dell S2722QC Monitor (27 inch 4K USB-C , UHD (3840 x 2160) Display, 60Hz Refresh Rate). The Dell was $279 from Amazon and I love it as well.

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

Thanks! Keep me posted on the BenQ especially. I might consider it over the Studio Display.

[David Padfield]

The extra space on the BenQ is wonderful!  To me, it was an easy choice over the Apple monitor (even disregarding the $1,000 price difference). The tilt- and height-adjustable stand is great as well. The only thing lacking is a webcam — for that, I bought a Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K ($200, but most people could get by with a $50 webcam).

[Daniel Wagner]

I have the studio display. It is a beautiful display and 5k gives you a slightly better resolution than 4k. I like it for Bible study with Accordance because I'm looking at text all the time. It may be only marginally better than a 4k screen, but I can see the difference and I appreciate it. Like all Apple products, it costs more than it seems like it should but I seem to love giving Apple my money

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

22 hours ago, David Padfield said:

The extra space on the BenQ is wonderful!  To me, it was an easy choice over the Apple monitor (even disregarding the $1,000 price difference). The tilt- and height-adjustable stand is great as well. The only thing lacking is a webcam — for that, I bought a Logitech MX Brio Ultra HD 4K ($200, but most people could get by with a $50 webcam).

 

Nice! I'll check out that camera.

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

18 hours ago, Daniel Wagner said:

I have the studio display. It is a beautiful display and 5k gives you a slightly better resolution than 4k. I like it for Bible study with Accordance because I'm looking at text all the time. It may be only marginally better than a 4k screen, but I can see the difference and I appreciate it. Like all Apple products, it costs more than it seems like it should but I seem to love giving Apple my money

 

Thanks for the feedback! How have firmware updates been on it? Any issues or do they just work? That's been my main concern.

 

I'd pay $$$$ for a good monitor since I plan to use it for years as an investment, but my biggest concern about the Studio Display was the iOS style firmware updates.

[Daniel Wagner]

I don't recall any firmware updates. There may have been one early on. It works well and I never have any issues with it. Mine is used with a MacBook pro. 

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

That's great to know. Thanks!

[Daniel Wagner]

Actually, there was an update early on, where they improved the camera somehow. 

 

[Dr. Nathan Parker]

1 hour ago, Daniel Wagner said:

Actually, there was an update early on, where they improved the camera somehow. 

 

Good to know. I read there was an issue once where Apple stopped signing an iOS release and caused the Display not to update without taking it into an Apple Store, but I guess you weren't affected by that issue. :-)