The 4K Revolution

Last month we touched on the subject of 4K displays and with Apple launching the new Mac Pro we are seeing 3^rd party manufactures releasing their own 4K displays.

Interestingly, and despite all the rumours, it looks as if Apple won’t be producing their own 4K display. On their website and Mac Pro imagery they are using a Sharp IGZO 4k display and we will discuss this more shortly.

With the capability of running 3, simultaneous 4K displays, Apple claim that the new Mac Pro will allow you to work pixel-for-pixel in 4K without slowing down. This is down to its combination of AMD FirePro workstation-class graphics and the latest Xeon E5 processors.

However, not all 4K monitors are compatible with the Mac Pro. Eizo’s offering only supports Windows and DisplayPort. Dell however, will have two offerings lined up for the Mac Pro.  An Ultrasharp 24” (UP2414Q) and an Ultrasharp  32” (UP3214Q) model. They will be running the Ultra HD resolution 3840 x 2160 (as opposed to the Cinema 4K standard of 4096 x 2160) with the ability to connect via Mini DisplayPort or HDMI. The screens also have USB thrown in as well as a card reader on the 32” option. The 24” will cost £14.50 + VAT per week, with the 32” adding £22.90+VAT per week to a business lease.

The Sharp IGZO PN-K321H offering is again a 32” Ultra HD option is more expensive but it does include an impressive 6 hour response, three years business warranty, pricing is £31.80+VAT per week on our lease option.

The Apple Mac Pro will be available from launch starting at £21.60 plus VAT per week on a three years GEEX Flexi lease.  That lease price includes an Apple keyboard and mouse and our free 500GB Cloud Backup. Deliveries start later this month so please call 0121 285 0098 or email info@localhost if you have any queries.