The new Mac-friendly monitors in Samsung's lineup fix problems Apple displays still have
A new wave of Samsung monitors is targeting Mac users with OLED panels, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and workstation features that Apple still doesn't offer in its own display lineup. Samsung launches next-gen Odyssey gaming and ViewFinity monitors. Image credit: Samsung Samsung's new lineup includes the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8. The company built the displays for productivity and gaming, while adding features that fit naturally into MacBook, Mac mini , and Mac Studio setups. Together, the monitors target capabilities Apple still doesn't offer across its own display lineup. Apple's desktop display lineup remains limited to the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR . Apple doesn't sell an OLED desktop monitor, an ultrawide display, or a monitor with integrated KVM switching and Thunderbolt 5 docking. Samsung's latest displays target each of those categories. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A new wave of Samsung monitors is targeting Mac users with OLED panels, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and workstation features that Apple still doesn't offer in its own display lineup. Samsung launches next-gen Odyssey gaming and ViewFinity monitors. Image credit: Samsung Samsung's new lineup includes the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8. The company built the displays for productivity and gaming, while adding features that fit naturally into MacBook, Mac mini , and Mac Studio setups. Together, the monitors target capabilities Apple still doesn't offer across its own display lineup. Apple's desktop display lineup remains limited to the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR . Apple doesn't sell an OLED desktop monitor, an ultrawide display, or a monitor with integrated KVM switching and Thunderbolt 5 docking. Samsung's latest displays target each of those categories. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A new wave of Samsung monitors is targeting Mac users with OLED panels, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and workstation features that Apple still doesn't offer in its own display lineup.
Samsung launches next-gen Odyssey gaming and ViewFinity monitors.
Image credit: Samsung Samsung's new lineup includes the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8.
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