Need 22" but stuck on resolution concerns

[jimmycrank]

So I was looking at buying a 22" monitor but then realized most of the 22"s are going to a 1900x1080 resolution. For those that have them, does this make text too small on a 22"? Should I look to go to a 23 to compensate?

It used to be that if you got a 22" you didn't have to worry so much about graphic cards because the resolution of 1680x1050 wasn't as demanding. Now I'm not so sure.

 

[obobski]

its 1920x1080

and the pixel pitch is still larger than most decent CRTs and (imo) where it should be (its around .257-.260 at 1920x1080 on a 22" WS)

in other words, no, it will not be a problem at all

 

[Syntax Error]

There are a lot of 22"s at 1920x1080? News to me...

If you don't mind WSXGA+ resolution (1680x1050), the 2209WA monitor is the way to go, hands down.

That's if you can find one at a good price. I know a lot of us are, too.

 

[vjcsmoke]

So I was looking at buying a 22" monitor but then realized most of the 22"s are going to a 1900x1080 resolution. For those that have them, does this make text too small on a 22"? Should I look to go to a 23 to compensate?

It used to be that if you got a 22" you didn't have to worry so much about graphic cards because the resolution of 1680x1050 wasn't as demanding. Now I'm not so sure.

I have a 21.5" Dell SX2210 that has 1920x1080 resolution. I use windows scalar to increase font size by 25%, from 96 dpi to 120 dpi, and everything looks very crisp and easy to read. Your own eyes my vary but you can always increase font size for reading purposes.