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Monitor setup preferences

Single (larger size, i.e. 24'' or higher) 17 56.67%
 
Dual (usually smaller, i.e. 20'') 8 26.67%
 
Triple (same as Dual setu... 4 13.33%
 
Four or more (You're a s... 1 3.33%
 
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SvennoJ on 01 March 2011

Single 19inch 1280x1024 lcd.

I liked crt better for the pc. Problem with lcd is only native resolution looks good. Switching back to 1024x768 to get 60 fps just looks awful on lcd.

I only worked with multiple monitors a few times, didn't like it. Alt-tab works fine, just looking at one monitor at a time anyway. a 3-screen setup for flight simulator x could be cool, but my half year old pc still can't run it comfortably on max detail on a single screen. 1 screen is plenty for civ 5 and tropico 3.



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TomaTito on 01 March 2011
twesterm said:
vlad321 said:

Studies have shown that it is not the size of the monitors, nor the amount of monitors, that increases your productivity, but the amount of pixels.


It really depends on the person I think.  I could have a monitor with an insane amount of pixels but it doesn't change the fact I like things full screen when possibl.e

My current work setup, I have my main monitor with my editor, Max, and Photoshop running fullscreen (I rarely have to use any of those more than one at a time), my right monitor has Outlook and Firefox running fullscreen, and my left monitor has iTunes full screen.

I do have some thing that aren't full screen and those are from my editor.  On my left screen I have my debug console and information running over iTunes and on my right monitor I have my script window and some other information runnign over Outlook.

With all the pixels in the world I couldn't get the setup like I like it on a single monitor.

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poroporo on 01 March 2011

Single 42" LG TV (never watch tv, only use it with my computer)



JEMC on 01 March 2011

Single monitor user, 23" 1980x1080 ( 24" 1980x1200 was too expensive). It's perfect for my needs: web, TV shows/Movies and games.

I've never used dual or triple setups but the bezels would turn me off, especially with games.

If only there were monitors without bezels or very little ones...



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Galaki on 01 March 2011
JEMC said:

I've never used dual or triple setups but the bezels would turn me off, especially with games.

If only there were monitors without bezels or very little ones...


I thought the same initially, too. If you could use a dual setup for a week, you'll love it.



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Vetteman94 on 03 March 2011

My PC is hooked up to my 58" Plasma,  so its kinda like running 3-4 monitors at the same time. Especially with ATI's Hydravision turned on



thranx on 04 March 2011

I have a 19" screen for normal use, but also have it hooked up to my projector for games and movies.



greenmedic88 on 04 March 2011

A pair of 22" 1920x1080 monitors is a good, inexpensive set up suitable for most applications. For anyone buying a new set up, a pair of matching displays is less than $400, maybe a bit over $500 for three if you shop for the best current deals. There's never been a cheaper time for multi display set ups.

The only issue with multi-monitor set ups is desk space clutter, but there are many types of monitor trees for dual, triple, quad and six monitor set ups that use a single mounting point or floor stands, eliminating the clutter.

Using an HDTV as a display is somewhat impractical for anything but gaming as the optimal viewing distance is further than desk viewing distances, but since HDTVs can pull double duty as monitors, why not have one of those extra inputs plugged into a PC if they're in the same room anyway?



mchaza on 05 March 2011

i have an 21" LCD montior/tv 

I am thinking of getting another one because at school i am using the massive apple montiors and they are helpful when programming off unix. 



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SnesTea on 06 March 2011

I have 3 laptops and another dual monitor.

Resolution is 1280x800 for two of them. The other one is 1280x960 or some shit like that.

My external monitor is 19" 1440x900.