[D13Fd]

I have zero problem with this. They designed a nice stand, it's expensive, so what? If you don't want to pay for it, just buy a VESA arm instead.

They also offer a VESA adapter instead of the stand, for the same price. That's great IMO, and a big improvement to previous Apple monitors where you had to buy the stand with the monitor and then spend an extra ~$50 for the VESA adapter.

On the other hand, it would be even better if they just built the VESA mount into the monitor itself like everyone else. I guess they just can't figure out a good way to cover the screw holes.

[MrRiddle]

> I guess they just can't figure out a good way to cover the screw holes.

You can’t be serious?

[D13Fd]

I am serious. Apple has been selling ridiculous VESA adapters for a decade now, and most other manufacturers just build them into the monitors.

Literally the only reason I can think of for this is that they don't want unattractive screw holes in the monitors. Do you have a better explanation?

[MrRiddle]

M O N E Y

[D13Fd]

When they offer the adapter as a free alternative to the stand?

[MrRiddle]

Tell me, what are your options if you want height adjustable standalone monitor with ability to Vesa mount it if you want?

You know, features that every premium monitor on the market has.

Oh right, you have to buy height adjustable stand and Vesa adapter as well?

$600 extra

[pram]

This was already a solved problem with the XDR. It can be swapped out for a VESA mount and stand, and the mechanism is very slick. I'm shocked they didn't just go with that since they already have the accessories.