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This monitor is pathetic. 900 dollars for a monitor and it doesn't even support upstream. Save your time and money and buy a DELL or something that actually wo

This monitor is pathetic. 900 dollars for a monitor and it doesn't even support upstream. Save your time and money and buy a DELL or something that actually works guys.

refulgentis 10y ago
What is upstream?
- paws 10y ago
  According to a comment[1]" "An upstream port connects to the host device (PC) while the downstream ports are where you plug in peripheral devices (thumb drives, printers, etc.)." Of course the 5k monitor does have three USB3 ports. (Not Thunderbolt ports, ostensibly because there isn't enough bandwidth left.) [1] https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/upstream-vs-downstream-ports-600980/ https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/upstream-vs-downstre...
  - romanovcode 10y ago
    I like how they use USB-C inputs for USB3 ports as well. Not at all false advertising and confusing for end-user.
    - yoz-y 10y ago
      Why? This is the promise of USB-C "Every port uses the same connector, so you only need one type of cable". Of course, with the different cables supporting different ports it is not ideal.
- romanovcode 10y ago
  It's when you connect your keyboard and mouse to monitor instead of laptop/pc. Essentially only one wire goes to your laptop/pc instead of 3.
  - mikeash 10y ago
    I'm pretty sure this monitor lets you plug in keyboards and mice to have them work with the host computer.
    - romanovcode 10y ago
      Nope, it does not.
      - mikeash 10y ago
        Really? Apple says, "And three downstream USB-C ports (5 Gbps) offer additional connectivity and power to compatible devices and accessories." What makes mice and keyboards incompatible? Edit: according to this random internet stranger, it works fine: http://www.apple.com/shop/question/answers/product/HKN62LL/A/can-the-display-be-used-as-an-external-hub-for-connecting-ethernet-external-hard-drives-usba-devices-etc/QYTXAFFDJ2C7C72U2 http://www.apple.com/shop/question/answers/product/HKN62LL/A...
      - brandonbloom 10y ago
        I don't know where you got that impression. I have this LG 5K display and I'm typing on a keyboard connected to it right now...
      - jelled 10y ago
        Untrue. I have one and works just fine with my mouse, keyboard, sdcard reader, external hard drives, etc.
AJ007 10y ago
Best looking monitor I've ever owned, no problems yet. $1000 (after tax) is a great deal compared to the long dark years where the LCDs weren't as good as the CRTs which they had totally replaced.
- wukerplank 10y ago
  What irks me is the lack of an Ethernet port. Would a USB-C to Ethernet adapter work?
  - sp332 10y ago
    Yes, but there are reports of the USB hubs in these particular monitors being unreliable. Anyway why do you expect your monitor to have Ethernet?
    - No1 10y ago
      The Apple monitors that these LGs are replacing had built-in Ethernet ports.
    - wukerplank 10y ago
      Apple's monitors had one and like them, LG's monitors are kinda marketed as docking stations. Missed opportunity to make an awesome product.

This monitor is pathetic. 900 dollars for a monitor and it doesn't even support upstream. Save your time and money and buy a DELL or something that actually works guys.

refulgentis 10y ago

What is upstream?

paws 10y ago
According to a comment[1]" "An upstream port connects to the host device (PC) while the downstream ports are where you plug in peripheral devices (thumb drives, printers, etc.)." Of course the 5k monitor does have three USB3 ports. (Not Thunderbolt ports, ostensibly because there isn't enough bandwidth left.) [1] https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/upstream-vs-downstream-ports-600980/ https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/upstream-vs-downstre...
- romanovcode 10y ago
  I like how they use USB-C inputs for USB3 ports as well. Not at all false advertising and confusing for end-user.
  - yoz-y 10y ago
    Why? This is the promise of USB-C "Every port uses the same connector, so you only need one type of cable". Of course, with the different cables supporting different ports it is not ideal.
romanovcode 10y ago
It's when you connect your keyboard and mouse to monitor instead of laptop/pc. Essentially only one wire goes to your laptop/pc instead of 3.
- mikeash 10y ago
  I'm pretty sure this monitor lets you plug in keyboards and mice to have them work with the host computer.
  - romanovcode 10y ago
    Nope, it does not.
    - mikeash 10y ago
      Really? Apple says, "And three downstream USB-C ports (5 Gbps) offer additional connectivity and power to compatible devices and accessories." What makes mice and keyboards incompatible? Edit: according to this random internet stranger, it works fine: http://www.apple.com/shop/question/answers/product/HKN62LL/A/can-the-display-be-used-as-an-external-hub-for-connecting-ethernet-external-hard-drives-usba-devices-etc/QYTXAFFDJ2C7C72U2 http://www.apple.com/shop/question/answers/product/HKN62LL/A...
    - brandonbloom 10y ago
      I don't know where you got that impression. I have this LG 5K display and I'm typing on a keyboard connected to it right now...
    - jelled 10y ago
      Untrue. I have one and works just fine with my mouse, keyboard, sdcard reader, external hard drives, etc.

AJ007 10y ago

Best looking monitor I've ever owned, no problems yet. $1000 (after tax) is a great deal compared to the long dark years where the LCDs weren't as good as the CRTs which they had totally replaced.

wukerplank 10y ago
What irks me is the lack of an Ethernet port. Would a USB-C to Ethernet adapter work?
- sp332 10y ago
  Yes, but there are reports of the USB hubs in these particular monitors being unreliable. Anyway why do you expect your monitor to have Ethernet?
  - No1 10y ago
    The Apple monitors that these LGs are replacing had built-in Ethernet ports.
  - wukerplank 10y ago
    Apple's monitors had one and like them, LG's monitors are kinda marketed as docking stations. Missed opportunity to make an awesome product.