I don’t really see this as a problem provided at least one of these three things happens:
- Apple introduces a 32" iMac Pro with M3 Pro/Max
- Apple introduces a reasonable 27" 5K monitor (or at least fixes the ludicrous pricing of their existing 27" SD + decent stand @ $1999 even with standard glossy finish)
- There’s more competition in the 5K/6K monitor space, essentially bringing more choice to what is now basically a two-horse race between Apple SD (ludicrously priced) and the Samsung S9 (plastic, questionable “Smart TV Apps” and “Gaming Hub” malarkey)
For the budget crowd who needs a larger monitor than 24", there’s the Mac mini plus 27" 4K (this Dell is great and is just $503). For the higher end crowd a Mac Studio will do fine, but the 5K monitor issue remains unsolved. Apple has a nice product, but with a decent stand and matte finish, you’re looking at $2300 for just the display and that IMHO is just highway robbery. The Samsung S9 is substantially cheaper, but it has clear deficiencies that some will find hard to swallow. Obviously, YMMV.