Something tells me Apple’s product line is going to get a whole lot smaller. The LG UltraFine Display ($700+)) is specifically designed for the new Macbook Pro. The price point isn’t cheap but is contains features which make it much more than a high-quality display. One of the best features is that the new displays will charge the new Macbook pros utilizing the same cable that transmits the video and audio. This means no other cables are needed other than the main video cable that plugs into the USB-C ports.
Because the USB-C cable can transmit data, you can use any of the four USB-C ports on the display to connect accessories like external hard drives.
Other bennies include a built-in webcam, microphones, and a 27-inch model with 5K resolution which is 7x’s better than 1080p. The 21.5-inch model which is available now has a 4K display with three USB-C ports.
I own a couple projectors and was thinking about setting one up outside for a weekend pool party. I eventually scrapped the idea after thinking about the hassle of hooking up the power, receiver, speakers, source, etc. If I had the JBL Nebula Mars Portable Cinema Projector ($600) I wouldn’t have given it a second […]