The LG UltraFine 4K and 5K displays have been developed together with the Cupertino-based company. Apple announced a limited time offer on the LG UltraFine models. Via its online storefront, the tech giant has officially announced the discounts on UltraFine 4K and 5K display. For both LG UltraFine models, the discount offers a 25 percent drop from the original list pricing.
Based on reports by iTech Post, Apple's online storefront indicated that the special limited price discount applies to orders placed between October 27 up to December 31, 2016. Hence, customers who already purchased the display since October 27 will be included in the promotion and will have retroactively credited balance to their respective accounts.
The LG UltraFine 5K Displays model have a limited price offer of $974 from $1,299.95. The 5K version is anticipated to be available in December. The LG UltraFine 5K Display comes with P3 color, high-end resolutions up to 5,120-by-2,880 and measures up to 27 inches on the diagonal. It is sported with three USB 3.1 ports at the back, intended for attaching high-speed accessories, as further described by iTech Post.
Moreover, iTech Post also advised that the 5K Display showcases its built-in camera, microphone and stereo speakers. If connected to a MacBook Pro, over Thunderbolt 3, it is said to deliver 85 W of power. Meanwhile, the currently available LG UltraFine 4K Displays have a limited price drop of $524 from $699. The recent shipping time for the UltraFine 4K version is estimated at about five to six weeks.
LG's 4K monitor comes with P3 color, a ultra high resolution of 4,096-by-2,304 and measures 21.5 inches on the diagonal. Same as the larger model, the 4K display comes with three USB-C ports on the back. The internal power supply of the 4K display is limited. It can only carry 60 W of charging power over Thunderbolt 3, details described as per iTech Post.
In addition to these display promotions, Apple is temporarily reducing the cost of its many USB-C adapters now that the new MacBook Pro only contains Thunderbolt 3 ports. According to the Verge, Apple released a statement advising the company acknowledges that many pros rely on legacy ports and older devices. They also advised that the price cuts would stay in effect until the end of this year. "Through the end of the year, we are reducing prices on all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals we sell, as well as the prices on Apple's USB-C adapters and cables," Apple said.
