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Apple Seeds Studio Display 16.4 Firmware Release Candidate

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Alongside the macOS 13.3 release candidate that came out today, Apple has provided a beta of new 16.4 firmware release candidate that's designed for the Studio Display.

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All ‌Studio Display‌ models are able to receive over-the-air firmware updates, but this firmware update is limited to Macs that are running the macOS Ventura 13.3 beta at the current time. ‌Studio Display‌ owners running macOS Ventura 13.3 can go to System Settings > Software Update to install the firmware.

‌Studio Display‌ owners who are not running macOS 13.3 will be able to download the new firmware when the update launches to the public.

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redheeler Avatar
redheeler
39 months ago
A standalone monitor doesn't need an operating system, and it doesn't need to be nearly the cost of a comparable 27" iMac for no good reason. There was a time when Apple made good and affordable standalone monitors...
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
azentropy Avatar
azentropy
39 months ago
The Apple Studio Display is overpriced and over-engineered, but I love mine and there isn't really anything comparable at a significantly lower price. I still have hope that the Samsung Viewfinity S9 might be a competitor, but got tired of waiting at least on my main system.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
zonai Avatar
zonai
39 months ago

A standalone monitor doesn't need an operating system, and it doesn't need to be nearly the cost of a comparable 27" iMac for no good reason. There was a time when Apple made good and affordable standalone monitors...
The Apple Thunderbolt Display cost $999 from 2011 to 2016. They were never affordable monitors in the context of the broader market.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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zorinlynx
39 months ago

The majority if not all of those people likely also don't own one and are crapping on an excellent display they never even used.
Seriously. I fell in love with mine the instant I plugged it in. Somehow despite *supposedly* being the same panel it somehow looks even better than my previous 5K iMac did. Not to mention it created a whole new world of flexibility knowing that I don't have to worry about displays anymore. I can buy any Mac I want when it's time to upgrade and keep using it.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Dinocasino
39 months ago
If it had more than 1 input, I'd buy one!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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driven01
39 months ago
I love my ASD. In spite of the price, I'd say it's one of the best Mac Purchases I've made. In some ways, it's similar to my original 17" Flat Screen ACD-Interfaced Studio Display from 2001. (No power switches, no external controls, but a killer beautiful display panel). I find the internal speakers and web-cam are perfectly fine for my use so it keeps my desk very minimalist. I went with the VESA display so I could get multiple dimension adjustments without paying $400 for Apple's display stand. (I already had a VESA mount on my desk).

If I had two things to nit-pick about (and only two): I wish I could switch between multiple Macs, and second, I wish I could daisy chain displays, but I'm not sure if that's even possible to do with 5K over thunderbolt.

Anyway: I'm a happy camper with mine. No idea what this latest software update will bring to the table though.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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