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Wade from Tech Daily evaluates the Apple Thunderbolt display (2011) as a budget-friendly yet premium option for modern setups, despite its original high price. Now costing a few hundred dollars, this 27-inch display with a Thunderbolt 2 connection can be adapted for use with modern MacBooks via a $49 adapter. Despite its age, its 2560 by 1440 resolution, IPS LCD panel, and aluminum design provide a comparable aesthetic and functionality to more recent, pricier monitors like Apple's Studio display. Wade also discusses the FlexiSpot sit-stand desk, highlighting its sturdy, motorized build and adjustable height, which ranges from 23 inches to 48.5 inches. He mentions the desk's promotion offering discounts and free accessories. He acknowledges some limitations of the Thunderbolt display with modern MacBooks, such as potential brightness and sound control issues, which can be mitigated using tools like MonitorControl. Despite the lack of advanced features like OLED and high refresh rates, the Thunderbolt display remains a viable and affordable option, especially with its built-in webcams and speakers. Wade invites viewers to share their thoughts on whether to use this older model or upgrade to a newer monitor.
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In this part of the video, Wade from Tech Daily discusses the viability of Apple’s Thunderbolt display from 2011 as an affordable and well-designed monitor option for today’s setups. Although it was originally expensive at $999, it can now be found for a couple of hundred dollars. The 27-inch Thunderbolt display, launched in 2011 and sold until 2016, uses a Thunderbolt 2 connection. Modern MacBooks use Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), but an adapter is available from Apple for $49 to make it compatible. Wade emphasizes that for the combined cost of the monitor and adapter, it’s still a good setup by current standards. He also briefly talks about the FlexiSpot standing desk, which is sturdy, fully motorized, and available in various sizes and finishes.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the adjustable height feature of a FlexiSpot sit-stand desk, noting it can range from 23 inches to 48.5 inches, accommodating users of different heights comfortably. The desk height is controlled via a touch panel with up, down, and preset options. The motor is quiet and concealed within a cable channel to maintain tidiness. The speaker praises the desk for its functionality and mentions an ongoing New Year’s promotion offering discounts and free accessories with the purchase of the E7 standing desk.
Additionally, the speaker delves into the specifications and compatibility aspects of the 27-inch Thunderbolt display, highlighting its 2560 by 1440 resolution, IPS LCD panel with a brightness of 350 to 400 nits, and an aluminum design. Despite its age and less bright screen compared to current displays, the speaker appreciates its aesthetic and functionality. They note that the display works well with modern Intel-based MacBooks via a USBC adapter, with no significant compatibility issues. The durable design and the display’s overall look are compared favorably to newer, more expensive monitors like the Studio display.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the usability of the Apple Thunderbolt display with modern MacBooks. They note that while the display is compatible with MacBooks using Apple’s processors, users might lose brightness and sound control, which can be restored by downloading a free tool like MonitorControl from the App Store. The Thunderbolt display features built-in webcams and speakers, which are still considered effective even though the display’s ports are outdated with no USB-C. The speaker concludes that despite lacking features such as OLED and high refresh rates, the Thunderbolt display remains a viable, affordable option for those seeking a premium monitor design. The speaker encourages viewers to share their opinions on whether to continue using the Thunderbolt display or upgrade to a modern monitor, and to follow their channel for more content.