DoogyRev Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 So I have just got a new laptop and am looking for a new monitor. Anyone got something like this..... http://www.lg.com/ca_en/monitors/lg-29UM65 The split screen function and dual link seem pretty cool. Thoughts? Quote
tatooandy67 Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) I've been using a 50" hdtv as a pc monitor for a while now, beats standard size screen hands down for me anyway, although I haven't got the split screen option as above so not as sophisticated as your link but still pretty cool IMO Edited October 23, 2014 by tatooandy67 1 Quote
Ekona Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 I think if you need the extra space you'd better off with a dual monitor setup. A 29" screen isn't that big, and by the time you've split that up you may find yourself scrolling a lot or zooming a lot, either of which might get frustrating after a while. A couple of smaller screens would actually give you more room, however that does rely on your laptop having multiple outputs. If it doesn't, then this seems like a pretty decent compromise and I reckon you should try it before I commit to buying one myself Quote
bytespc Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 I use a Celcus 32" HD Panel for my main screen Quote
Stutopia Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) I don't want to sound patronising but have you checked your graphics card supports the slightly freaky 2560 x1080 resolution? It'd be a shame if it didn't support that width. The dual link looks cool but I can't help feel you'd be better off with two 16:9s and you can angle them slightly inward for added comfort. If you go for it, it'd be cool to hear how you get on with it. Edit: I just checked the native resolution on my 27" iMac (no clever retina scaling). It is 2560x1440 which is obviously a more conventional aspect ratio. I find that a bit small for things like menu and toolbar text, so I actually pull the resolution back to 1920x1080 for normal use, the 1080 height is just about perfect for me working at a distance where I can see the whole screen comfortably without hunting around it with my eyes. This works well for having two documents open wide by side at readable viewing %. I can see the attraction now of having and extra 640 pixels width of the LG, but I don't think it would allow you to squeeze a third document alongside at a sensible viewing %. I also just saw how good value these monitors are compared to buying two decent 23" displays. 5k display 27" iMac not under consideration? Edited October 23, 2014 by SuperStu Quote
Grundy Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Hmmm, I feel like the idea is good, but I don't think it'd be great for what you want. For example, windows 7 introduced snap panels for people to have two things displayed at once (More easily) which was cool...but then we just got duel monitors which made it better I feel you may be squinting a lot with 4 things on screen Quote
-Bradders- Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 I use 42" hdtv as a monitor, we have a member of staff here who has a 32" dell monitor? was pretty cheap too! Quote
Keyser Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Nothing like that - I have this - As Dan said - 29" is not that big, be great for gaming but not so good for split screen use. Quote
DoogyRev Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks everyone. I guess I will have to go have a play with one in the shop. I already have two 24" monitors, one for Mac Mini which I am getting rid of and one I use for work (plugged in to laptop). I just figured I could get rid of both and have one . . less is more type thing. Agreed that it may be a bit small, will have to see. you can get a 34" version as well. Any bigger than 34" would be too big for what I need IMO Quote
Ekona Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 YOU CAN NEVER HAVE A SCREEN TOO BIG, HAND YOUR MAN CARD IN NOW 2 Quote
tatooandy67 Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 YOU CAN NEVER HAVE A SCREEN TOO BIG, HAND YOUR MAN CARD IN NOW ^^^ :lol: Quote
Stutopia Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 A 34" version sounds spot on. What's the native res? Quote
DoogyRev Posted October 23, 2014 Author Posted October 23, 2014 Getting a MBP with Retina so 2560x1600 and the 34' is 2560x1080 LG have bought out a fancy curved one as well . . but thats whole load of extra $$$ Quote
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