Friday, October 28th 2016

LG Announces the UltraFine 5K and UltraFine 4K Monitors

LG Electronics (LG) is introducing two new displays designed specifically to integrate seamlessly with the newest MacBook and MacBook Pro models. The new UltraFine 27-inch 5K display and its 21.5-inch 4K display from LG are ideal for creating an expanded work space in the home or office and the perfect complement for MacBook and MacBook Pro users who desire expansive, high-quality resolution at all times.

Designed and optimized for the new MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 running macOS 10.12 and later, the stunning 27-inch UltraFine 5K display appeals to a range of creatives, including video and photography professionals. With a breathtaking resolution of 5120 x 2880 and 218 pixels per inch (ppi), the color reproduction capabilities of the UltraFine 5K display allow it to cover 99 percent of the P3 color space. What's more, the monitor's advanced IPS display technology minimizes color shift and color loss from any viewing angle, ensuring that users see the original content as it was meant to be seen.
As the world's first 5K display with Thunderbolt 3, LG's UltraFine 5K display has the capability to receive and transfer 5K video, audio and data from the new MacBook Pro while simultaneously charging it through a single Thunderbolt 3 cable. The UltraFine 5K display features three downstream USB Type-C ports for additional connectivity and power with compatible accessories. Seamless macOS integration enables brightness and volume control like built-in display without the need for physical buttons on the display.

The front-facing camera and microphone works with FaceTime and high fidelity integrated speakers enhanced by LG's Rich Bass feature completes the multimedia experience while a height and tilt-adjustable stand maximizes user comfort.

21.5-Inch UltraFine 4K Monitor
With a density of 219ppi that gives this display the ability to present sharp 4K resolution (4096 x 2304) image quality, the UltraFine 4K display is the perfect companion for the MacBook while also supporting the new MacBook Pro. The 21.5-inch model covers 99 percent of the P3 spectrum, boasting vibrant brightness levels and an IPS panel capable of providing more uniform color expression. Featuring USB Type-C connectivity for video, data and power over a single cable and macOS integration for display control, the LG UltraFine 4K display offers three downstream USB Type-C slots, a high-quality Rich Bass Speaker and an adjustable stand for enhanced ergonomics.

"We are excited to be introducing two highly advanced displays capable of meeting the needs of even the most demanding Mac users," said Brian Kwon, president of LG Home Entertainment Company "Not only do these UltraFine displays offer stunning picture quality, they will usher in a new age of connectivity, helping creative users achieve optimal efficiency in their homes, studios or offices."

The LG 21.5-inch UltraFine 4K display will be available starting in November while the LG 27-inch UltraFine 5K model will be available in early December starting in the United States.
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40 Comments on LG Announces the UltraFine 5K and UltraFine 4K Monitors

#26
Ubersonic
blobster21No thanks, I'll stay with 40" @ 1920x1080
Can you actually buy 1080p monitors that big or are you using a TV?

1080p is aids at 27" so I'm scared to think how bad it must be at 40" /shudder.

*EDIT*

Eww, I thought about it and it's the same as using a 19" screen at 800x600 /vomit.
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#27
Aquinus
Resident Wat-man
Maxx_PowerBy the way, I did not appreciate your insult about me having more money than brains. Let's refrain from stereotypes and applying it to members here, who are trying to make a contribution to the thread.
Neither did I. It's not like I buy Apple products either (other than my archaic iPhone 4s from years ago,) but rather that I get provided one by my employer. Anyone ignorant enough to say anyone who buys Apple has more money than brains doesn't understand when it comes to business, that reliability and usability are far more important than raw performance or specs. As a software engineer, I don't have time to screw around with my machine because it's not working right. Simply put, when it comes to "just working," No distro of Linux and Windows in general can hold a candle to OS X in that respect and that's because Apple maintains a closed platform so they can control hardware and quality.

So yeah, at home I have a tower with a nice GPU so I can play games but, when it comes to work, I would take a modern Macbook Pro over just about anything else.
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#28
bug
AquinusNeither did I. It's not like I buy Apple products either (other than my archaic iPhone 4s from years ago,) but rather that I get provided one by my employer. Anyone ignorant enough to say anyone who buys Apple has more money than brains doesn't understand when it comes to business, that reliability and usability are far more important than raw performance or specs. As a software engineer, I don't have time to screw around with my machine because it's not working right. Simply put, when it comes to "just working," No distro of Linux and Windows in general can hold a candle to OS X in that respect and that's because Apple maintains a closed platform so they can control hardware and quality.

So yeah, at home I have a tower with a nice GPU so I can play games but, when it comes to work, I would take a modern Macbook Pro over just about anything else.
I did not say _anyone_ buying Apple has more money than brains, that's just you generalizing. But there are (a lot) of Apple buyers like these: www.cultofmac.com/288725/iwatch-prank-shows-badly-apple-fans-want-believe/
Software developer that somehow manages to work on laptop running Linux here.
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#29
MaMoo
bugI did not say _anyone_ buying Apple has more money than brains, that's just you generalizing. But there are (a lot) of Apple buyers like these: www.cultofmac.com/288725/iwatch-prank-shows-badly-apple-fans-want-believe/
Software developer that somehow manages to work on laptop running Linux here.
I believe you implied it via - "people with more money than brains will usually buy anything". I didn't generalize anything, you stereotyped.
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#30
Aquinus
Resident Wat-man
bugI did not say _anyone_ buying Apple has more money than brains, that's just you generalizing.
You mean when you say:
bugYeah, people with more money than brains will usually buy anything, if you can make it shiny enough.
that you're not generalizing a population? Is it the entire population, no but, your wording implies the majority of it. You can generalize without including everyone...
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#31
bug
Maxx_PowerI believe you implied it via - "people with more money than brains will usually buy anything". I didn't generalize anything, you stereotyped.
Well, people with more money than brains will buy shiny stuff, that's not up for debate. What I was trying to debate is how you took that sentence and somehow thought I was applying it to all Apple customers. Which I don't.
And I hope it's clear enough now, because I'm going to stop, I don't want to turn this into a flame war or smth.
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#32
Aquinus
Resident Wat-man
bugWell, people with more money than brains will buy shiny stuff, that's not up for debate. What I was trying to debate is how you took that sentence and somehow thought I was applying it to all Apple customers. Which I don't.
And I hope it's clear enough now, because I'm going to stop, I don't want to turn this into a flame war or smth.
It's not a very far leap from your statement to say that if someone has money and buys apple that they're stupid because you're basically saying that stupid people with money will buy Apple (or something shiny.)

How about you refrain from calling people stupid and we won't have a problem...
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#33
bug
AquinusIt's not a very far leap from your statement to say that if someone has money and buys apple that they're stupid because you're basically saying that stupid people with money will buy Apple (or something shiny.)

How about you refrain from calling people stupid and we won't have a problem...
Ok, I'll bite. Do the people in the video I linked above looked smart to you?
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#34
MaMoo
bugWell, people with more money than brains will buy shiny stuff, that's not up for debate. What I was trying to debate is how you took that sentence and somehow thought I was applying it to all Apple customers. Which I don't.
And I hope it's clear enough now, because I'm going to stop, I don't want to turn this into a flame war or smth.
Okay, fair enough. Let's chalk it up to a misunderstanding.
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#35
MaMoo
AquinusIt's not a very far leap from your statement to say that if someone has money and buys apple that they're stupid because you're basically saying that stupid people with money will buy Apple (or something shiny.)

How about you refrain from calling people stupid and we won't have a problem...
Aquinus, let it go and we'll all discuss more meaningful things.

Mac users are frequently stereotyped and I remember a time, more than a decade ago, when I thought I was above Macs and therefore their users for some reason. You should see the forums at Wccftech, it is full of personal attacks. I'm glad I joined this forum because it seemed to contain higher discussion standards.
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#36
Aquinus
Resident Wat-man
bugOk, I'll bite. Do the people in the video I linked above looked smart to you?
Look at your source, buddy, it's freaking Jimmy Kimmel Live. I suspect they're doing it because it's funny because sitcoms that aren't funny are bad. Also, coming from a place called cultofmac.com, I suspect that bias isn't in short supply.
Maxx_PowerAquinus, let it go and we'll all discuss more meaningful things.

Mac users are frequently stereotyped and I remember a time, more than a decade ago, when I thought I was above Macs and therefore their users for some reason.
It's hard to when people like bug are busy trying to derail it. Bullshit needs to be called out.
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#37
64K
Well, in all fairness Kimmel doesn't disclose how many people were asked about the watch. They might have asked 100 people just to find a few that gave silly answers.
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#38
MaMoo
AquinusIt's hard to when people like bug are busy trying to derail it. Bullshit needs to be called out.
I agree, but "bug" didn't seem too genuinely intent on insulting us, as he later explained. He has an opinion, but he didn't intend to directly apply it to us. Although the wording was very general in its application.

PS. I'm new to this forum and as long as this doesn't keep on happening, I'll be okay with that!
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#39
MaMoo
Just as well, about 1/3rd of the people in my department uses Macs for scientific research (including me) and this has been a trend from what I can observe at prestigious universities in the states, Canada and western Europe. I know for a fact that a lot of smart people uses Macs, too.
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#40
MaMoo
64KWell, in all fairness Kimmel doesn't disclose how many people were asked about the watch. They might have asked 100 people just to find a few that gave silly answers.
Yeah, it is just a TV show meant to humor, it isn't statistically relevant or significant as a representative sample. It is meant to convey the joke the writers had in mind.
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