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John Gruber - But Why Would They?

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@gruber I wonder if Apple could make their next iMac and consumer oriented display to each have a design with a 30 inch 6K screen, a resolution of 5760 x 3240 with 220 PPI, and a 60Hz IPS screen without Mini-LED and likely without 120Hz ProMotion. [Link]

TLDR

  • What size would you choose to make the larger iMac?
  • I somewhat agree with your point about Pro displays
  • Why would they? Larger than 27", consumer price, etc.
  • Should they? Yes, according to me it's the best option
  • Will they? Probably not
  • Who's on first? Yes

Why 30" iMac?

  • Larger than previous 27" size started in 2009
  • Proportionally larger as new 24" is over 22"
  • Wider horizontal resolution at 1620 over 1440
  • Keeps the same 220 PPI retina resolution
  • Creates 6K 5760 x 3240 standard
  • Created 2K 2560 x 1440 standard

Why 30" Consumer Display?

  • I agree they could leave this to others or have 120Hz
  • But, allows lower cost than Pro XDRs for consumer Macs
  • They DO make a consumer level of most products
  • Makes a good match for all M1 Macs and forward
  • Matching single or dual 24" and 30" - 27" and 32" Pro
  • M1 supports up to 6K and 60Hz

Why Not 32"?

  • OK, you got me there
  • But, 6K at 5760 x 3240 would be a good standard
  • Maybe others would also make 30" at 6K
  • Could be considered upgrade to industry 27" at 4K
  • In 2009, others embraced 27" 2K at 2560 x 1440
  • Others haven't embraced 27" 5K or 32" 6K thus far

Why Consumer Display And Products?

  • iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini - Displays to match?
  • iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad
  • iPhone, iPhone mini, iPhone SE
  • AirPods, HomePod mini, iPod Touch
  • Apple TV 4K, Apple TV, Apple Watch SE
  • iPad screen isn't technically excellent like Pro XDR, for instance

Lineup

  • Suggested consumer and pro lineup of Macs and Displays
  • Larger sizes for both iMacs and possible consumer displays
  • iMac - 24" and 30" - Same display tech as Apple Display
  • Apple Display - 24" and 30" - 60Hz IPS LED for now
  • Mac Pro - Mac Pro and Mac Pro Max - Mac Pro "mini"?
  • Apple Display Pro - 27" and 32" - 120Hz Mini-LED for now

More reasons in original post with idea for 30" 6K iMac and display