Paul Haddad Aug 1, 2024

Samsung insanity! *

* Via app + student account

Show threadPaul Haddad Aug 1, 2024
Samsung deal is dead. Was it a price mistake, guess I’ll find out soon enough
Show threadPaul Haddad Aug 3, 2024
Yep I do hate “smart” monitors.
Show threadPaul Haddad Aug 4, 2024
I really underestimated how terrible the OSD for a monitor could be, and I've used some terrible monitors. Samsung you've really outdone yourself!
Show threadPaul Haddad Aug 4, 2024

My review of the S9, ignoring the OSD. Noticeably sharper than a 4k 27", good color, can get really bright, actual thunderbolt connectivity with fast USB downstream ports. Wake from sleep is a bit slow, but not terrible. Camera/speakers are usable, but I wouldn't use the speakers other than for emergencies.

Main display issue is the very aggressive matte coating on this display. I guess good if you have a bad office but I find it distracting and seems to really cut down on the viewing angle.

Show threadJohn GruberAug 5, 2024
@paul I think the Studio Display is worth its exorbitant price for the nanotexture matte option alone. I’ve never seen anything else like it.
Show threadThom McGrathAug 5, 2024
@gruber @paul Just had to ditch my LG 5K due to image retention problems. In the 5K monitor space, there aren’t a lot of options. Chose the ASD, but I’m kind of wishing I chose the nano texture. This thing is a *mirror* in dark mode.
Show threadKraig

@tekcor @gruber @paul

I sold my glossy ASD, ate the $700 loss, and bought a matte on sale (less $300).

Thrilled with the outcome. I wish I’d bought the matte originally, but, better late than never.

Since the rumors of a successor display have completely dried up, I think I’m safe for a year or two…

Aug 5, 2024 at 2:35amIvory for iOS
Show threadThom McGrathAug 5, 2024
@kraigschmidt I’m considering a matte film, but I’m waiting for the company to confirm that it has a cutout for the camera.