offer a heat sink, the new display can sustain
1,000 nits of full-screen brightness indefinitely,
something Apple says has never been done
before on a display of its price point, particularly
those offering a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio,
delivering stunning brights and dark blacks.
The design of the new Pro Display XDR is
phenomenal, with an edge-to-edge glass front,
and an aluminum enclosure that provides
flexibility and functionality. Combine that with
the new Pro Stand, an “intricately engineered
arm that perfectly counterbalances the display
so it feels virtually weightless, allowing users
to easily place it into position,” and Apple has
created a winning display. Indeed, the stand
allows users to tilt and adjust the height of their
display, and even rotate into portrait mode for
retouching, writing code, or displaying content.
And because the stand is removable, it’s possible
to attach and detach to take on location. But
be prepared to cough up for the privilege; the
stand will set you back an additional $999.
THE CRITICS REACT
Following the launch of the new Mac Pro and
Display, Apple was quick to issue a press release
with feedback from some of the world’s
biggest developers and filmmakers, such
as Adobe and Pixar. Adobe said it was excited
about the new Pro, and that it “represents
a strong commitment from Apple towards
creatives working in 3D,” whilst Pixar added that
it was “thrilled to announce full Metal support in
Hydra in an upcoming release of USD toward the
end of the year. Together with this new release,
the new Mac Pro will dramatically accelerate
the most demanding 3D graphics workflows