That's not really true anymore. I run mostly DELL U2711 monitors (2560x1440 on a 27" panel), and it's been available since 2009. Before that, I used (and still

That's not really true anymore. I run mostly DELL U2711 monitors (2560x1440 on a 27" panel), and it's been available since 2009. Before that, I used (and still use some) DELL 30-inch monitors (2560x1600, 30"). It's true that there are more low-res monitors in the market, but that's just because they cost a lot less. I haven't used a monitor less than 2560 pixels across for six or seven years, and the last Apple monitor I bought was in 2007. EDIT: but I too would welcome a resolution arms race. I moved from the 30s to the 27s because the pixel density is slightly better... but it's a very modest improvement for all the time that's passed.