Monitors - how big can you go?

[JDArt]

Is there such a thing as "too big" when it comes to computer monitors? Do those of you with 24" and even 30+ find the view irresistable?

I'm considering moving "up" from a 21-inch standard sized flat panel.

[Mr. Pickles]

More inches, more pixels needed. Seems kind of like a techno-goober to have a 30" monitor running 1024x768.

So you got a video card that cam do a large number of pixels?

[digitalzed]

Originally Posted by JDArt

Is there such a thing as "too big" when it comes to computer monitors? Do those of you with 24" and even 30+ find the view irresistable?

I'm considering moving "up" from a 21-inch standard sized flat panel.

I recently went from a 19" CRT to a 23" flat panel and now have room to truly optimize my workspace in photoshop, NX or other applications. True, my CRT was 7 years old, so almost anything would have been better! But I'm not looking back. If I could've afforded the Apple 30", I would have bought that! The difference from 21-23 will be noticeable. Prices on 23 are pretty good right now too. I paid 299.00 at Costco for my Viewsonic. Of course if you're like me, the moment you buy the price will drop again...

[JDArt]

Okay, truth be told I now have my eye on this 27" beauty:



27" with the resolution of that thing would seem to be a great mix of readability and working area.

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 275T Black 27" 6ms(GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 500 cd/m2 1000:1 - Retail

[brian.austin]

Originally Posted by JDArt

27" with the resolution of that thing would seem to be a great mix of readability and working area.

I guess that's a matter of opinion. I've got a 24" with the same resolution. I'm not sure I'd like a 27" with the 1920x1200. Seems like a waste of "space", I guess.

[JDArt]

Originally Posted by brian.austin

I guess that's a matter of opinion. I've got a 24" with the same resolution. I'm not sure I'd like a 27" with the 1920x1200. Seems like a waste of "space", I guess.

Good to hear that, actually. My old eyes can use the larger fonts.

[golfer]

JD, I have the Dell 27" monitor and it is wonderful. My eyes are older too and the larger I can make things the better. I do have a feeling that too large may make the eyes work harder taking the overall photo in, but for me at least 27" is just great. The Dell great for color and detail as well. There are some other threads on it which I used before buying. All the earlier problems have been worked out in ther series 4 unit which is what I have. Also works well with my Spyder. I suggest checking out at least 27". Good luck

[joecoolsvette]

Just my 2 cent's. I'm running a 19" LCD with a 21" CRT on the side. My graphic's card give's me excellent resolution in both monitor's, however, yes the LCD's pixel's tend to 'view' different than the CRT. Sorry to the point, I like to view the original photo in one monitor, and do the editing in the other. You might try this!