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#2766163 24-Aug-2021 19:20

I have a Dell Ultrasharp 23" that is almost ten years old and it's still going strong - back then it was one of the few IPS panels available so there was a price premium but I've gone through a few other monitors that have died while the Ultrasharp has held strong

So agree - Ultrasharp is good and the question is whether the premium for having USB-C power delivery built in is worth the additional price and also whether the reviews say anything about those Macbook issues

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#2766168 24-Aug-2021 19:35

I have an LG 27UK850 monitor with USB-C PD/DisplayPort Alt Mode and it works great with my MBP. It's about 3 years old and cost me AU$850 but has been a worthy investment, especially seeing as I have been WFH full time now for 17 months.

It's not a thunderbolt display, so there is a slight limitation that over USB-C, the USB-A ports on the back of the monitor step down to USB2.0 speeds, so you are limited if you want, say, Gigabit ethernet plugged in there. I have a Logitech Brio and Jabra Pro USB-DECT headset plugged into the ports on the screen and just the single USB-C cable from the screen to the laptop which powers the MBP, 4K screen on the LG and the USB peripherals beautifully.

Definitely recommend a USB-C monitor

Edit: This is my setup. Reasonably clean

Before the MBP I used to have (in my last job) an EliteBook X360 1030 and that worked just as well, as does my personal Lenovo Yoga - all over the single USB-C

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#2766171 24-Aug-2021 20:00

that's quite a neat setup a!

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#2769354 31-Aug-2021 14:31

A small update to my home office. My new M1 iMac has arrived and set up. I still have to fix the spaghetti wiring under the desk.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#2769363 31-Aug-2021 14:48

MikeB4:

A small update to my home office. My new M1 iMac has arrived and set up. I still have to fix the spaghetti wiring under the desk.

It's nice to see one in a "normal person's setup"...as opposed to the usual marketing-style photos.

Gives it a bit of context, so I can imagine how it would look in my own office setup at home.

I like the blue.

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#2769368 31-Aug-2021 14:52

@Handsomedan It's great. I like the smaller screen (previous 27") I can see the screen content with scanning over the screen. I think that will reduce eye fatigue.

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#2769372 31-Aug-2021 15:02

I like the Meteor and the V1.

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#2769376 31-Aug-2021 15:15

for today's purchase you'd want to get true HDR surely?

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#2769389 31-Aug-2021 15:45

Technofreak:

I like the Meteor and the V1.

They are cool. They are a part of a collection of Aircraft Models I have.

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#2769394 31-Aug-2021 15:49

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for today's purchase you'd want to get true HDR surely?

Not a priority for me on this device it's primarily a productivity device. I am awaiting delivery of a TV for my office to watch any HDR content.

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#2772678 6-Sep-2021 09:58

LG have released a new 32" OLED screen.

Their 48" C1 has been really popular for gaming, crushes any LCD for contrast, motion & HDR experience. Obviously the size has been a problem for many... as the new ones seem more desktop focused it will be interesting to see if LG have been able to address the burn in problem of OLED.

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#2772762 6-Sep-2021 11:23

Looks like the LG may also be a USB-C dock effectively, with that USB-C PD delivering 90w and the USB ports on the back. I'd be keen if it wasn't for the price tag :-(

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#2772765 6-Sep-2021 11:24

Benoire:

Looks like the LG may also be a USB-C dock effectively, with that USB-C PD delivering 90w and the USB ports on the back. I'd be keen if it wasn't for the price tag :-(

FOUR GRAND!!???

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#2772768 6-Sep-2021 11:26

Handsomedan:

Benoire:

Looks like the LG may also be a USB-C dock effectively, with that USB-C PD delivering 90w and the USB ports on the back. I'd be keen if it wasn't for the price tag :-(

FOUR GRAND!!???

USD. Which is about double what I paid for my 48" C1!

They need to get out of town with that nonsense.

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#2772864 6-Sep-2021 12:27

Benoire:
Looks like the LG may also be a USB-C dock effectively, with that USB-C PD delivering 90w and the USB ports on the back. I'd be keen if it wasn't for the price tag :-(

My LG 27UK850 works like this (tho I think only 60W). Simplifies things a lot to not have to worry about a seperate dock

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