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A big monitor or dual display?
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depends on your workflow.
I am going to assume that the 27" you are eyeing is 2560x1440 resolution.
and at best the 23" will be 1920x1200. With two of them, it is 3840x1200 combined resolution.
3840x1200 combined resolution is nice, esp if you need horizontal work space, but the 27" offers that extra bit of vertical space.
imo, 27" 2560x1440 looks stunning...
If you are use to dual monitors it's hard to turn back, I've been use to dual 24" ACD but started using a Dell 30" and felt that if I was gonna get a Dell 30", I had to get another, since my work flow dictates two separate screens.
Plus, you get more useable work space with two work screens than with one huge one. I think it's even better to work with triple screen because you don't get the divide in the center.
Plus, you get more useable work space with two work screens than with one huge one. I think it's even better to work with triple screen because you don't get the divide in the center.
Can't agree more! Triple screen setup for several years now. Kind of having OSX' spaces in hardware. I would even add a second screen if i had a 27" screen right in front of me.
Not necessarily. When working on two screens i arrange them asymmetrically. I then have one screen centered in front of me and the second one placed right or left next to it. That way there is no disturbing split and you reduce the risk for neck strain from always being a little bent when looking at either screen in a symmetric setup.
Pics of setup please?
I have a 30" ACD at home, and dual 20" HP's at work.
I do several things, such as web design/research/manage networks/vmware and all of that.
Dual monitors is the way for me, big time.
If I did AutoCAD or something like that, I would probably want one big screen and another smaller for the palette.
Hi guys,
the "2560x1440" is 'wrong' res. (16:9).
This resolution is designed for 'masses' to watch 'pretty movies'...
the res you 'need' is 2560x1600 (16:10 ratio).
Is that clear enough or you're too young to remember the 'proper' monitor size?
the "2560x1440" is 'wrong' res. (16:9).
This resolution is designed for 'masses' to watch 'pretty movies'...
the res you 'need' is 2560x1600 (16:10 ratio).
Is that clear enough or you're too young to remember the 'proper' monitor size?
While I agree with you that 2560x1600 is the preferred resolution, the OP is not asking about getting a 30" Apple Cinema Display.
and not everyone 'NEEDS' 2560x1600.
Hm?
Dual-monitor setup: Imagine the second monitor standing in line with the central main monitor (on the right or left side), only turned towards me by about 10-20 degrees.
Triple-monitor setup: Like above, only with one monitor on each side of the main monitor. Kind of a cockpit feeling.
I thought I would get that reply, quite rightly so
Triple monitor is certainly the way forward. Thinking that is what I will do. Two is great.
I hate it when people say this is "wrong" and this is "right".... it's all opinion. And don't be a pompus @$$ making some comments about how he's too young to remember the "proper" monitor size. The industry has only switched to 16:9 in the last few years. Frankly, I thought 4:3 was the "proper" size since that's what i used for the first 20+ years of my life. Heck we didn't switch to 16:10 monitors until maybe 6-7 years ago with the rise of LCD's (actually my first two LCD's were 4:3).
Get off your high horse....
X2
And what else you get with a dual/triple screen setup if not a wider aspect ratio?
I miss 4:3 and I am 29..........
They were certainly the best for me, for technical support/development. Miss it.
At the 2560 wide resolution, the missing 140 pixels at the bottom do not matter much.
Yeah I'm "only" 31. So how young would someone have to be to not remember 4:3 or 16:10?!? Younger than 10?
Edit: oh yeah and I use 3 24" 1080p monitors for my setup. It's perfect for my work flow. I tried an iMac 27" a few years ago and never could get comfortable with the screen.
I would recommend just one 2560px wide monitor will do.
That's enough to display two full 1024px wide webpages with room to spare.
But it will depend on what work you do of course.
If I do 3D work, I like to have the 2nd monitor to display reference photos.
That's enough to display two full 1024px wide webpages with room to spare.
But it will depend on what work you do of course.
If I do 3D work, I like to have the 2nd monitor to display reference photos.
Does any one use two monitors that are different sizes, like a 24" and a 19"?
I can see the advantages of the horizontal workspace, but I only need it once a week or so, when I right a Word document. It's be nice to have the document on one monitor and the references on the other.
I can see the advantages of the horizontal workspace, but I only need it once a week or so, when I right a Word document. It's be nice to have the document on one monitor and the references on the other.
Good point. However, I wasn't on a computer at the age of 9 (based on your 20+ years of using a 4:3) at that age, I was busy trying to break limbs, going on small motorbikes and enjoying the weather in Spain.
Funny you should mention this. Yes I have a iMac 24" and Dell 19" monitor next to it at home. At work, 3 monitors works well for me but at home I have different needs.
19" has email client and twitter feed on it 99% of the time, 24" is used for everything else. The other 1% of the time I will use it for reference stuff (Inspectors when using Logic Pro or similar)
When I 'work from home'
I will use both monitors and find the 19" to be too small..... but that doesn't happen too often so it has not been an issue.I am interested in this discussion 'cos I am thinking the same thoughts. My dilemma is
27" iMac 2012 and no monitor
21" iMac 2012 with 21" monitor
Desk space is limited so can't fit 2 27" monitors in there.
Money is limited so can't be too wild in price
Power requirements are not demanding (mostly just web, email, word, Logic Pro and iTunes and occasional terminal sessions when working).
Well, I'm a fulltime student right now and I'm beginning to work on apps. I do like having a lot of space, as right now my 17'' just doesn't cut if for multitasking. Sometimes I do a little bit of inDesign and a little bit of photoshop.
Good point. However, I wasn't on a computer at the age of 9 (based on your 20+ years of using a 4:3) at that age, I was busy trying to break limbs, going on small motorbikes and enjoying the weather in Spain.
Sadly, I received my first Apple IIe at the age of 4 I believe it was, and pretty much never left my room after that!