20" vs 22" - same resolutions, bigger pixels?

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LordJezo

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I always thought I wanted a 22 inch monitor but now I see that 22 inchers are just scaled versions of 20 inch monitors, they have the same resolution but stretch it more to make up for the extra size.

Do things look okay on 22 inch monitors or is this a strange size for them? The next size up at 24 actually increases the resolution but they are then put out of my price range.

Is getting a 22 inch pointless if a 20 inch offers everything the same but with denser pixels and a clearer picture?
 
No reason to pay extra without getting extra pixels, at least unless your eyes aren't doing so well and the extra pixel size would help.
 
Getting the larger monitor at the same resolution and moving it a bit further away (10% in this case) so the pixels are the same apparent size will allow you to focus further away - that can reduce eye strain in some people. Other than that, it depends on how you find the larger pixels at the same distance - if they don't bother you and you prefer the larger size, go for it.

BTW, someone recently released a 1920x1200 pixel 22" monitor.
 
Larger pixels mean larger text. I have 20:20 vision and would never get a 20" monitor for myself. I can't understand how people put up with such small text.
 
I do notice the dot pitch from time to time, (the stacks-docklet was especially bad), but I'm quite happy with my dell E22. My 8800GTS allows me some AA too which is nice.
 
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