MONITOR ADVICE Please?

[SUSU65]

Hello -

I want to buy a new flat screen to use with my Mac Mini.

I think I can run 2560 x 1440 resolution ( standard for an Apple Display )
( it will not be an Apple though - too pricey )
However,
when using high rez displays - the icons get very small
as well as the tool box's and tools in Illustrator and Photoshop.

A PC person told me that he's running a 4K monitor
and he could adjust all the tool box's and tools bigger,
while still having the working resolution at 4K.

Can a MAC do that ???
Run a rich pixel depth for the working resolution,
but have the tools not follow suit and become so small
that their uncomfortable?
Is there a way to set the size of the tools etc. so it's just
visually easier to find and work with all the tools etc. ??

 

[Fishrrman]

For a list of IPS-based displays, take a few minutes to browse this list:
Comprehensive List of S-IPS/H-IPS/e-IPS and other IPS Based LCD Monitors

 

[SUSU65]

Thank you - the main question that I have is :

• As monitor resolution goes up, the size of icons and tools when in Illustrator and photshop - etc.
goes down.

• That is to say - the tools get smaller and less comfortable to see and work with.

• Is there a way to customize ( change the size ) of the tools on a mac ?
for software packages like AI and PS ?

• Or is this a problem that people just accept and deal with ?

• Such as, if people run a 25inch monitor that is 2560 x 1440 ( example )
are you stuck with tiny tools and you just have to accept that, or can you somehow change the size of tools and pallets ?? ( I cant seem to find a way to do that - using CS 6 Creative Suite )
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For a list of IPS-based displays, take a few minutes to browse this list:
Comprehensive List of S-IPS/H-IPS/e-IPS and other IPS Based LCD Monitors

[doublepost=1456839681][/doublepost]Thank you - the main question that I have is :

• As monitor resolution goes up, the size of icons and tools when in Illustrator and photshop - etc.
goes down.

• That is to say - the tools get smaller and less comfortable to see and work with.

• Is there a way to customize ( change the size ) of the tools on a mac ?
for software packages like AI and PS ?

• Or is this a problem that people just accept and deal with ?

• Such as, if people run a 25inch monitor that is 2560 x 1440 ( example )
are you stuck with tiny tools and you just have to accept that, or can you somehow change the size of tools and pallets ?? ( I cant seem to find a way to do that - using CS 6 Creative Suite )
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Thank you - the main question that I have is :

• As monitor resolution goes up, the size of icons and tools when in Illustrator and photshop - etc.
goes down.

• That is to say - the tools get smaller and less comfortable to see and work with.

• Is there a way to customize ( change the size ) of the tools on a mac ?
for software packages like AI and PS ?

• Or is this a problem that people just accept and deal with ?

• Such as, if people run a 25inch monitor that is 2560 x 1440 ( example )
are you stuck with tiny tools and you just have to accept that, or can you somehow change the size of tools and pallets ?? ( I cant seem to find a way to do that - using CS 6 Creative Suite )

 

[Tomorrow]

You could also pick a monitor with a different resolution. I'm using a 29" monitor 2560x1080 (which is a larger size and fewer pixels than your example) and it looks great, to my eyes. And it was pretty affordable.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

If you're concerned about icons and text being "too small" on a display (while running at "native resolution"), you might consider one of the "mid-resolution" 27" displays.

These are 27" displays which have a pixel size of .31mm, and a native resolution of 1920x1080.

The result is an image that is slightly "blown up" a little.

Young folks with good eyes will look at an image like this and proclaim, "that's too grainy!".
But for older eyes (like mine), it looks great.

I use this display with my Mac Mini:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2...qid=1456934099&sr=8-2&keywords=viewsonic+2770

There are several others "out there".

 

[LiveM]

Consider a 20" Apple Cinema Display. They're the most beautiful design and cheap as chips. Plus a matte screen which you can't get anymore. Resolution is 1600x 1050 and the 24" is similar ppi at 1920x1200 or something.