Pro Display XDR
Apple's 32-inch 6K reference monitor for color-critical video and photo work
A 32-inch 6K monitor Apple sells for color-critical work rather than general desktop use. Local dimming behind the panel takes it to 1600 nits at peak, and reference modes match the standards used in video and print. Apple charges separately for the stand, which drew a lot of comment at launch. The display itself costs more than most complete computers. It turns up mainly on the desks of editors and colorists, and of people who buy once and expect to keep it for a decade.
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- David SparksDoes it
Apple productivity writer · MacSparky
Traded an old iMac Pro for the Pro Display XDR and admits it is far more screen than the work needs. Most of the rig hangs off the back of it: a 4K webcam, an external SSD gaff-taped to the stand, and a hub carrying Ethernet and the Stream Deck.
Source: MacSparky: Studio - Stephen HackettDoes it
Technology writer · 512 Pixels and Relay
One screen, a Pro Display XDR, fed through the same CalDigit dock as everything else on the desk. He works with the laptop open beside it rather than closed and stowed away.
Source: 512 Pixels: My Gear
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- Gear$$$Expensive: Several hundred dollars and up.
Home gym
A private training space at home, from a garage rack to a fully equipped room
On record from 7 of 62 tracked people: 5 do it, 2 recommend it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.On record from 6 of 62 tracked people: 6 do it
- Gear$$$Expensive: Several hundred dollars and up.On record from 4 of 62 tracked people: 4 do it
- Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Standing desk
A desk that raises, so part of the working day happens on your feet
On record from 4 of 62 tracked people: 3 do it, 1 recommends it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.On record from 3 of 62 tracked people: 3 do it
- Gear$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Paper notebook
A bound notebook for thinking on paper away from a screen
On record from 3 of 62 tracked people: 3 do it
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