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[TechRadar] Apple just discontinued the only display it makes
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Apple just discontinued the only display it makes

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/monitors_and_projectors/Thunderbolt%20Display%20header-470-75.jpg" alt="Apple just discontinued the only display it makes"/><p>Probably as no surprise to anyone, Apple has discontinued the only display it currently makes. </p><p>The 27-inch <a href="http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC914LL/B/apple-thunderbolt-display-27-inch?fnode=8112ec2a45677cf8deafb0d423196d15744273796851dc27ae26706cea5f28b6ec4deb83b655e7411020def0752042699890b7014928d600a2dd3c31ea96d184491ba181d6dc7e8b187f232b81e3c9f876381a130e329e8752b0ccc506c31756">Thunderbolt Display</a> debuted in 2011 and was loved for its ability to chain up different peripherals using its Thunderbolt connection. However, its 2560 x 1440 resolution and 720p FaceTime HD camera look dated in a time where 4K resolution is the norm. </p><p>There were rumors leading up to Apple's <a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/computing/apple/wwdc-2016-1320425">WWDC</a> conference that it would discontinue the Thunderbolt Display due to low stock in stores. Today, Apple confirmed is discontinuation, saying, &quot;We're discontinuing the Apple Thunderbolt Display. It will be available through Apple.com, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last.&quot;</p><p>The 27-inch Thunderbolt Display is still being sold at full price ($999) in the Apple Store at this time. That's a lot of money to pay for an outdated and now discontinued display. Your money is better spent elsewhere, like this <a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/computing-components/peripherals/dell-outs-professional-4k-monitor-the-size-of-a-living-room-tv-1204112">4K monitor</a> from Dell. </p><h3>What comes next?</h3><p>It's odd that Apple discontinued the only display it makes without first announcing its replacement. Perhaps the company wants to exhaust its stock first before giving buyers a concrete reason to hold off. </p><p>If Apple is working on a new display, we expect it to have 4K or 5K resolution. The iMac already sports a 5K resolution panel so it wouldn't be too hard to put that screen into a monitor. </p><p>Apple is also expected to refresh its aging line of laptops this fall. They might even be getting a <a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/mobile-computing/laptops/thinner-apple-macbook-pro-laptops-could-have-oled-screen-and-touch-id-1321997">crazy OLED screen</a> and a TouchID sensor. </p><ul><li>Here's everything you need to know about <a href="http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/os-x-10-12-release-date-news-and-rumors-1319405">macOS Sierra</a></li></ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/allnews/~4/mc4OXoE2kgM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

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I think its sad for Apple.
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(06-24-2016, 10:14 AM)Naiwen Wrote: I think its sad for Apple.

Indeed, it would have been better for Apple to overhaul the display into a 6k monitor (which is an emerging technology) so that Apple can maintain its reputation of being one of the first, one of he best. (Arguable, I know, but let's face it.)

If Apple had upgraded the display to 6k, and the likes of LG etc were on 4K, Apple could work on up scaling technologies that would aid in the use of their displays, and then market them to companies, gamers, etc. This would help Apple to capitalise on the market, and gain a nice healthy  market share early on.
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