Now that all the mobile/wearable silliness is out of the way, we can start looking forward to the fall’s Mac hardware upgrades, which may finally bring us the long-awaited “Retina” Thunderbolt Display. A report this week claims that Apple is gearing up to release a 27-inch display with a 5K resolution by the end of the fourth quarter.
LG to Release 34UC97, a 34-inch Thunderbolt 2 Display with Curved Screen
LG is gearing up to release a new flagship 34-inch monitor with an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, 3440×1440 resolution, a curved display, and Thunderbolt 2 support for both Macs and PCs.
Seiki Announces Trio of 60Hz 4K Monitors
Seiki, the company that disrupted the television market last year with the launch of an ultra-cheap 4K TV, is looking to repeat history in the monitor industry. The company has announced a trio of 4K monitors ranging from 28 to 40 inches, with impressive specs and a price that is expected to be industry-leading.
A Look at the 4K Display Improvements, and Remaining Flaws, in OS X 10.9.3
Apple introduced better support for 4K displays as part of Thursday’s OS X 10.9.3 update. But with only a handful of displays officially supported, and unforeseen compatibility issues with others, Apple has a long way to go to make a 4K “Retina” experience worthwhile to most consumers.
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Dell’s 28-inch 4K P2815Q Monitor to Launch January 23rd at $699
Dell’s upcoming 28-inch 4K monitor, the P2815Q, will launch with full 4K resolution, a high quality panel, and multiple inputs for a surprisingly low price of $699. The only question that remains is whether the display will have full 60Hz refresh support, or be limited to the 30Hz rate frequently found on cheaper models.
Three Relatively Affordable 4K Displays Land at CES
2014 may be the year that 4K monitors hit the mainstream computing market, at least according to the early product announcements at CES. Lenovo, ASUS, and Seiki have all announced compelling 4K displays at well under $1,000, bringing the technology into the price range of gamers and serious productivity users.
The Ins and Outs of Your iMac’s Target Display Mode
Most iMacs since 2009 contain a very neat feature called Target Display Mode. This mode lets users attach other sources, such as Blu-ray players, video game consoles, and even other Macs, to the iMac’s DisplayPort or Thunderbolt connection and use the iMac as an external display. But there are many caveats, so read on to find out if Target Display Mode is right for you.
The Retina iPad mini Display Falls Short on Color Reproduction
Apple advertised that the new iPad mini with Retina Display offered all of the advantages of the larger iPad Air in a smaller package. While that is mostly true, early reviews of the new mini reveal that it has noticeably poorer color reproduction than the Air and other competing tablets.
Check Out a Hands-On Video of the $699 39-inch Seiki 4K TV
After announcing it in June, budget television manufacturer Seiki has released its highly-affordable 39-inch 4K TV and the fine folks at PC Perspective have a first-look hands-on video. The 39-inch 16:9 panel carries a retail price of $699 and sports a resolution of 3840-by-2160. It features HDMI, VGA, and component input, along with analog audio ports for both input and output. You’ll need to use HDMI or Component for 4K, but all inputs also support lower resolutions such as 1080p…
Seiki Brings 4K to the Masses With a $700 39-inch Television
“Introducing 4K2K for Everyone.” That’s the line that Los Angeles-based value electronics manufacturer Seiki uses to market its new series of 4K resolution televisions. The company made headlines in April when it released a 50-inch 4K TV for about $1,400, less than a third of the cost of 4K products from competing manufacturers. Now Seiki hopes to attract an even larger audience with the announcement of a 39-inch 4K display for $699. “4K” refers to the resolution of the display,…