From CNET: Let there be light -- as in more light, as in a brighter screen for the iMac. Apple is reportedly working on outfitting its desktop computer with an OLED screen that will be 20% brighter than the current model.
South Korean newspaper The Elec reported that Apple sent its specs for the OLED version to both Samsung Display and LG Display for them to bid on the project. Apple reportedly wants a 24-inch display panel with 600 nits brightness, a 20% jump from the 500 nits currently used on iMacs. (A nit is a measure of brightness for screens -- one nit equals one candela per square meter. The average candle produces about one candela.)
In terms of other specifications, the screen size (24 inches) and resolution (218 pixels per inch) will remain the same as those on current iMacs, which utilize a liquid crystal display.
OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode and is a newer, more expensive screen technology that typically offers better image quality than LCD. We break down the differences in technology between LCD and OLED here.
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