View Full Version : Is there any point in large monitors?
What I mean by that is there are lots of 24"+ monitors that have a native resolution of only 1920x1080 i.e. full HD, however it's easy to get a 21" monitor of the same resolution.
So you think you get an extra 3 inches with the 24", but it can't display any more than the 21" monitor. So what's the point?
If you want a large monitor 24" or bigger with the same Full HD only resolution, then buy a full HD tv. They are usually cheaper than monitors, and have mostly the same connections.
I currently have a 22" monitor, and if I were to buy bigger I would want more real estate, not just a bigger screen.
Anyone have a case for large monitors at only 1920x1080?
wonderlust
21-10-10, 09:41
I cannot argue with you.
Makes me wonder if we will see more monitors, now we seem to be stuck at 16:9 rather than 16:10, with Samsung's 2048x1153?
i'm happy with my 19" 1280 x 1024 LOL
although if I were to buy a 24" at 21" res would it make everything harder to read?
i'm happy with my 19" 1280 x 1024 LOL
although if I were to buy a 24" at 21" res would it make everything harder to read?
No.. the 24" just has bigger dot pitch, i.e. bigger pixel dimensions.
So in fact quite the opposite, easier to read as each pixel is bigger in real size terms, but even that point is a little moot, as fonts sizes are adjustable to make things easier to read if req'd.
I agree completely - I'm happy with my 2 x 17" 1280x1024 monitors :thumb:
ah so akin to running my 19" in 1024x768 as in not as crisp or sharp?
callumburns
21-10-10, 09:58
i would like to get a monitor, probably around 24" :) i use my 40" samsung 1080p tv but it isnt really sharp and some things like icons can be a little fuzzy round the edges etc.
ah so akin to running my 19" in 1024x768 as in not as crisp or sharp?
No very crisp or sharp, you're not running your 24" in non native resolution.
As long as you run LCD monitors at their native resolution, then they will have crisp sharp images.
But on a 24" @ 1920x1080 each individual pixel is slightly bigger than a 21" @ 1920x1080. I mean the difference is miniscule, taken from here.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_pitch the dot pitch difference between a 21" monitor and a 24" monitor is 0.05 mm which is quite tiny.
with same resolution: no point. 24inch has been destroyed by monitor manufacturers because they've pretty much stopped making 1920x1200 for low-end users. but 1920x1200 monitor still exist on professional monitors such as Dell U2410.
for 27 inch high resolution at 2560x1440, there's a lot of plus points to get such monitor. the image is SO sharp, it has the smallest pixel pitch meaning everything you see will be sharpest in the monitor industry.
0.248 for 21.5 inch 1080p vs 0.233 for 27 inch high resolution. there is no sharper desktop monitor.
callumburns
21-10-10, 10:11
yeah pitty about the price of that monitor though :|
the U2711? or U2410?
U2410 is very cheap considering you'll get proper 24 inch screen with adjustable stands and everything.
U2711 is not expensive if you look at U3011's price, you get less vertical space for pretty much the same of everything else.
with same resolution: no point. 24inch has been destroyed by monitor manufacturers because they've pretty much stopped making 1920x1200 for low-end users. but 1920x1200 monitor still exist on professional monitors such as Dell U2410.
for 27 inch high resolution at 2560x1440, there's a lot of plus points to get such monitor. the image is SO sharp, it has the smallest pixel pitch meaning everything you see will be sharpest in the monitor industry.
0.248 for 21.5 inch 1080p vs 0.233 for 27 inch high resolution. there is no sharper desktop monitor.
How much!!!???
ThunderFlash
21-10-10, 11:01
Size doesn't matter to me...
15 inches seems more than enough, although i'll be looking at 20s for my desktop...
I have a 24" inch Dell, the 2407WFP. It is an amazing monitor and wouldn't swap it for a lesser 1080p 24" model or a TN screen again.
In fact, I have been thinking about selling mine and getting a Dell U2410 :D
I think I have bad eyesight. My 20" widescreen at 1680 x 1050 makes it difficult to read text sometimes, but in games it's nice to have smoother with less pixelation like you would get on a larger screen set at a lower resolution.
Hence I think I would like a bigger monitor set to the same resolution, as that would increase he size of the text slightly to make it visible, and I probably wouldn't notice much difference in games.
I think a lot of it comes down to the quality of the panel too..
How much!!!???
the U2410 i mentioned with proper 1920x1200 resolution is only £350. and you'll be getting top quality H-IPS panel with over 100% colour range of NTSC spec.
Lorem-Ipsum
21-10-10, 12:59
I have 1 viewsonic 22" 1920x1080p and am going to get a second for dual dsiplay. I wouldn't want larger monitors with the same ammount of pixles though.
I went from a 20" 1680x1050 monitor to 24" 1980x1080 and it is much better for watching movies from my bed, while still being good up close for gaming. Anything bigger and I think I would need a bigger desk in order to sit further away.
Depends what you use it for. CAD drawing is much better on a 24"+ screen.
In my office i have a 24" Dell for drawing and an 18" old sony for displaying e-mails, Dimensions or drawing options.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I don't think larger monitors are required or good..
What I'm saying is, what I ideally want is the larger the monitor the larger the resolution.. I just think upping the inches without upping the resolution is pointless.. for me anyway..
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I don't think larger monitors are required or good..
What I'm saying is, what I ideally want is the larger the monitor the larger the resolution.. I just think upping the inches without upping the resolution is pointless.. for me anyway..
agree on this. that's why i said anything above 24inch with 1080p resolution is pretty much pointless.
no point going for a larger monitor unless it's 2560x1600
AmdOverclocker
11-11-10, 17:20
yeah 22"-26" is the max you should go with 1080 or 1200p higher than that you should get 1440p or 1600p but there stupidly expensive for some odd reason.
yeah 22"-26" is the max you should go with 1080 or 1200p higher than that you should get 1440p or 1600p but there stupidly expensive for some odd reason.
one word: quality.
once you've seen a IPS panel with 100% sRGB colour gurent, you will not be able to stand any other TN panel.
*Hugs his 1920x1080 32" TV/Monitor*
:nana:
*strokes his 28" 1900/1200 monitor*
not a chance i would go smaller, a few mates have 23/24" 1080 screens and they are too small to see all the detail on most things. not one of them would say no if i offered it to swap with them as they have all seen/used this and they know bigger is better :thumb:
the missus told me that but theirs not a lot i can do about it, pumps don't work
theelusiveyoda
11-11-10, 21:46
i'd rather have 3 23" monitors in eyefinity than one 26" Monitor, tbh i sit less than a 1ft away from the screens so i cant really tell the differience.
Ive just upgraded to a smaller monitor.. gone from a 23" digimate 1080, 16:9, to a 20" dell 4:3 at 1600x1200 the picture quality is in another league.... Im going to try and get a 2nd one this weekend.
I3R0K3N7FEET
12-11-10, 01:58
i have 24" 9120x1200 would buy a larger monitor unless it was a higher resolution. even then imo for desktop use i would say that 24-26" is the biggest i want to use. 24" being the perfect size. imo 22" is too small.
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