Odds are Apple is just looking to raise money to pay off the teen suing them for $1 billion.

There is also a standard VESA mount for $199, which is still steep, but almost nothing in comparison to the alternative. Of course, this still doesn't make the idea of a $1,000 monitor stand seem any less ridiculous, and Apple will likely have to do quite a bit of sweet talking to convince the majority of people of the mount's apparent value.

It is worth noting that the devices are directed at creative professionals - people who need the power for their jobs and are willing to shell out large amounts of money to get exactly that. The monitor connects to your MacBook Pro via USB-C and can connect to a variety of other devices with a mini HDMI and USB-A. This BenQ monitor has three display modes, including darkroom, CAD/CAM and animation, to meet the needs of designers. It delivers resolutions up to 2560 x 1440 using up to 1 billion colors, and its 10 bits of color depth provide stunning graphics. Apple has always had a reputation for selling its devices at steep price points, but customers could almost build an entire gaming desktop for the same price, or even a PS4 Pro with a respectable 4K TV to go along with it. Get a crystal-clear view of your work on this 27-inch BenQ monitor.

Needless to say, that’s an insane price for something that could realistically be achieved by stacking several books on top of each other. HumanCentric’s vertical stands pack a 10-in-2 USB adapter for your MacBook Pro. The accessory in question is the stand for the desktop’s monitor, which clocks in at the absurd price of $999, or roughly 3 iPads that were accidentally locked for 48 years, and it isn't included with the monitor.

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