They all have VESA mounts and they all pack in the stand with the kit because that's the sane thing to do. So you're spending $5k for an incomplete product? Even if the stand isn't used by every user that's the case for every other professional grade monitor out there. The Ars article goes into this without exploring that crucial bit of detail:
That would imply that there's a VESA mount on the monitor then, when there isn't. Making the stand optional implies that the buyer is more likely to mount it on a monitor arm or on the wall? That doesn't seem to be the "Apple Way" but it's possible some users who need absolute color matching will have special mounting hardware. My guess? We'll see a number of third-party alternatives toward the end of the year as companies try to capitalize on the gap between people who want Apple's best kit, but don't want to go broke buying basic accessories.So I'm fully on-board with the $999 stand being a hyper-douchey move from a company that sorely needs some aggressive government regulation, but from a practical standpoint I don't understand it either. And Apple's pricing has always trended high when compared to non-Apple products.īut will shoppers feel the same when they go to spend $10 - 20,000 on a modestly configured Mac Pro desktop, only to find that the monitor and stand shown with it cost an extra $6,000? How many people will opt for the display, but not the stand when their Mac Pro is already maxxing out the budget for the year? Only time will tell - the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR come out this September. For every MacBook or iPhone, the company has often used innovative designs and proprietary ports to provide each product with a little extra cushion of profitability, selling a selection of accessories alongside it. It all comes back to a question of value, and that's an area where Apple has found some lucrative success. Amazon also offers articulated wall mounts, with the AmazonBasics version selling for $20 (opens in new tab). It may actually be a better choice, since the mount clamps to the edge of your desk or table to open up more usable desk space. Built for monitors up to 32-inches and compatible with 100 x 100 millimeter and 75 x 75 millimeter VESA mounts, it's hundreds of dollars less, while offering the same functionality. Amazon's top selling arm mount, the AmazonBasics Lift Engine Arm Mount (opens in new tab) ($99) gives you the same ergonomic control, with the ability to extend and retract, tilt and rotate as much or more than the Pro Stand.
0 kommentar(er)
