CharlieDigital
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Hi folks,
I would like some input/thoughts on monitor configurations.
My workload consists mostly of writing code, configuring SharePoint sites, email, documentation, etc. -- general development work.
I'm weighing whether to purchase:
I would like some input/thoughts on monitor configurations.
My workload consists mostly of writing code, configuring SharePoint sites, email, documentation, etc. -- general development work.
I'm weighing whether to purchase:
- 1x30" + 2x 24" monitors - my laptop will only support one display @ 2560x1600 via DisplayPort but I can add 2x24" @ 1920x1200 via HDMI and VGA
+Higher overall resolution; 2560x1600 is great for Visual Studio
-More expensive (by a lot)
-30" monitor requires a heavy duty monitor arm ($$$)
-Lack of symmetry (yes, it bothers me) as I already have one 24" Dell (no longer in production) and will have to pair it with a newer model 24"
-No Eyefinity due too resolution asymmetry - 3x24" @ 1920x1200
+Symmetrical as I can purchase two new 24" monitors
+Less expensive overall for the monitors
+Monitor arms are less expensive
-Sacrifice a lot of real estate for symmetry - 1x27" @ 2560x1440 + 2x24" @ 1980x1200
+Same issues as (1), but the U2711 is currently on sale and it's under 20lbs, so I can use a cheaper arm (Ergotron LX as opposed to Humanscale M8).
-Sacrifice 160 precious vertical pixels but save about $500
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