Previously:
@gruber I wonder if Apple could make their next iMac and consumer oriented display to each have a design with a 30 inch 6K screen, a resolution of 5760 x 3240 with 220 PPI, and a 60Hz IPS screen without Mini-LED and likely without 120Hz ProMotion. [Link]
They could. But why would they? I don’t see them making standalone displays that aren’t technically excellent, and that means ProMotion and probably Mini LED.
— John Gruber (@gruber) February 23, 2022
TLDR
- What size would you choose to make the larger iMac?
- I somewhat agree with your point about Pro displays
- Why would they? Larger than 27", consumer price, etc.
- Should they? Yes, according to me it's the best option
- Will they? Probably not
- Who's on first? Yes
Why 30" iMac?
- Larger than previous 27" size started in 2009
- Proportionally larger as new 24" is over 22"
- Wider horizontal resolution at 1620 over 1440
- Keeps the same 220 PPI retina resolution
- Creates 6K 5760 x 3240 standard
- Created 2K 2560 x 1440 standard
Why 30" Consumer Display?
- I agree they could leave this to others or have 120Hz
- But, allows lower cost than Pro XDRs for consumer Macs
- They DO make a consumer level of most products
- Makes a good match for all M1 Macs and forward
- Matching single or dual 24" and 30" - 27" and 32" Pro
- M1 supports up to 6K and 60Hz
Why Not 32"?
- OK, you got me there
- But, 6K at 5760 x 3240 would be a good standard
- Maybe others would also make 30" at 6K
- Could be considered upgrade to industry 27" at 4K
- In 2009, others embraced 27" 2K at 2560 x 1440
- Others haven't embraced 27" 5K or 32" 6K thus far
Why Consumer Display And Products?
- iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini - Displays to match?
- iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad
- iPhone, iPhone mini, iPhone SE
- AirPods, HomePod mini, iPod Touch
- Apple TV 4K, Apple TV, Apple Watch SE
- iPad screen isn't technically excellent like Pro XDR, for instance
Lineup
- Suggested consumer and pro lineup of Macs and Displays
- Larger sizes for both iMacs and possible consumer displays
- iMac - 24" and 30" - Same display tech as Apple Display
- Apple Display - 24" and 30" - 60Hz IPS LED for now
- Mac Pro - Mac Pro and Mac Pro Max - Mac Pro "mini"?
- Apple Display Pro - 27" and 32" - 120Hz Mini-LED for now
More reasons in original post with idea for 30" 6K iMac and display