The state of external retina displays
> Ridiculous Option: Apple Pro Display XDR<p>I'll admit, a monitor that costs more than my first car is beyond affordable for 99% of the population.<p>But saying that, many of the people reading this are pulling truly exotic salaries right now.  After devoting untold hours to reaching the top of their profession.<p>Let's say you're a professional earning $300k plus in software.<p>You're often working 100% remote, using your monitor 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, <i>just for work</i>.  Plus untold hours of HackerNews (strictly after 5pm of course).<p>I just find that's truly not an unlikely situation to be in.<p>Without reference to the technical merits of the Apple Display, I don't think dropping $5000 on a monitor is outlandish for any professional in the situation I've described.<p>My hairdresser for example has a $4000 pair of <i>scissors</i>.  He uses the damn things every day, and he sharpens them twice a day.<p>Whilst it's not <i>essential</i>, taking pride and investing in the tools of your trade is not a thing to frown upon.