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 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've been dual-monitor for years. I currently have 2 24 in monitors set up for work. Generally: one is for "doing stuff", the other is for reference material /emails/ chats. If its a laptop, a docking station might help: https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-docking-stations

If this is for work, your employer should be funding this especially if you can cite medical/ergonomic needs.

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