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Replacing two monitors with an ultrwide

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So I currently have a dual monitor setup. A Dell U2412m 24" 16:10 IPS an old generic 22" 16x9 TN. I primarily use my computer for non-competitive/casual gaming and photo editing.

I particularly use my dual monitor setup for photo editing so I can have my library and tools on one screen and a proof of the photo I'm editing on the other. I've got a tiny desk in my tiny apartment but it works fairly well because I've got a nice dual monitor stand that gives me a little extra desk space.

Anyways, the old TN panel is on its last legs and I am looking to replace it. My first instinct was to get another 24" 16:10 IPS panel to compliment my first - probably the Dell U2415.

However, I don't really use the dual monitors outside of photo editing with Lightroom and it sort of seems overkill to have a 32:10 aspect ratio of 24" monitors (although better than 32:9).

So does anyone use an ultra wide to do photo editing with? In general, how is working with an ultra wide in Win10 compared to dual monitors? Is there a polished solution to simulate dual monitor setups for Adobe applications and general computing?
 
I got a 4k 43" samsung for only $550 which is amazing for productivity. Not sure what kind of photo editing you do, if you need a print accurate monitor it probably won't cut it but for just regular photoshop it's pretty friggin rad. I calibrated mine using a Colormunki Display and i have to say the colors are VERY nice and probably better than my old 27" IPS which has that LG cinema display panel inside. If you want something bigger I'd say grab a 40 or 43" 4k samsung. The 40" is only $470 on amazon right now which is like half the price of an ultrawide.
 
Not sure if you noticed, but some photo images are in portrait mode. Therefore choosing height challenged ultrawide monitor for photo editing and wasting most of its screen area is not the right decision.
 
Seventyfive said:
I got a 4k 43" samsung for only $550 which is amazing for productivity. Not sure what kind of photo editing you do, if you need a print accurate monitor it probably won't cut it but for just regular photoshop it's pretty friggin rad. I calibrated mine using a Colormunki Display and i have to say the colors are VERY nice and probably better than my old 27" IPS which has that LG cinema display panel inside. If you want something bigger I'd say grab a 40 or 43" 4k samsung. The 40" is only $470 on amazon right now which is like half the price of an ultrawide.
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Thanks but I definitely don't have space for a 43" television

tegirinenashi said:
Not sure if you noticed, but some photo images are in portrait mode. Therefore choosing height challenged ultrawide monitor for photo editing and wasting most of its screen area is not the right decision.
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Thanks but it appears that a 34" ultrawide would be taller than my 24" 16:10 monitor, and have a greater vertical resolution.
 
40" is only marginally wider than 34" ultrawide:
Visual TV Size Comparison : 40 inch 16x9 display vs 34 inch 21x9 display
Both have the same pixel pitch, so the above comparison demonstrates that if you are impressed with 34", then 40" would blow you away.

If you think 40" is too much, then there are plenty of 32" 4K displays to choose from. To reiterate, ultrawide is stupendous waste of pixels on the sides.
 
Lightroom specifically has a dual-monitor window interface I believe. Should be in the Window menu of Lightroom under "secondary display".

That being said, you're working with portrait photos... I'd sooner get a 4K 16x10 rather than a 21:9.
 
Skripka said:
Lightroom specifically has a dual-monitor window interface I believe. Should be in the Window menu of Lightroom under "secondary display".

That being said, you're working with portrait photos... I'd sooner get a 4K 16x10 rather than a 21:9.
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It does and I use it for my dual monitor setup now.

I can't find any 4k 16:10
 
1 ultrawide = more productive than one widescreen
2 widescreen = more productive than a single ultrawide.
 
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