Re: [PLUG] Big monitors

On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 3:34 PM Joe Rosato via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org> wrote:

As I approach the big 50 next year

Youngster. LOL

I have begun to notice a more pronounced eye strain even after visiting the optometrist. Since the WFH thing is going to continue for a bit, I figured it is time to invest in a monitor.

I think it will be better on my eyes to increase font sizes across the board, so I want something big. Maybe an ultrawide 21:9 for more real estate. But none of that curved stuff, I don't play video games.

Thought is would also be nice to be able to plug two computers into one monitor (pbp - picture by picture) but they all seems to stink. Clunky resolutions that make you lose your real estate to black borders. Pip is out because I don't want a tiny screen, defeats my primary motive. Can access all my stuff from one computer, but was curious if anyone knows of a good version of this.. would be nice.

Past that all else is subservient to eye strain. If I can find a good monitor that mysteriously solves all eye strain, all other options be damned, save size.

Price wise I'm willing to spend an ok chunk. I can't even remember the last time I purchased a monitor to be honest, so I'm due for a tribute to the monitor gods.

Any words of wisdom? 😁

I have 2x24inch monitors , and I use both with 2 different systems. Both systems have 2 video outputs - HDMI and DisplayPort, but only 1 monitor has HDMI (the other has DisplayPort and DVI-D).

So on 1 system, I use a cable that is DisplayPort on one side, and DVI-D on the other.

And switch between the 2 by choosing the inputs on the monitors.

(yes, I know, this is why KVMs were invented. My way is cheaper, and not that much more aggravating. Although it does mean I have 2 keyboards and mice. 1 set just sits under my table, while I use the other).

Since 1 system is for work, and the other personal, it's not like I'm switching back and forth multiple times a day, so my cheapie way with 2 keyboards and mice is tolerable.

1 Dell monitor, 1 Sceptre brand. Personally I like the Dell better, but the Sceptre is perfectly suitable, and only cost me around $100.

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