Ideal monitor rotation for programmers (2021)

Post by CPLX » Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 9:59 PM UTC

fudged71 wrote: post #277

CPLX wrote: post #157

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I use a single 43” as my main display, and then also two 27” displays in portrait mode on either side. The 43” is where I actually work. The other two are like static displays, the left one is slack on top and iMessage on bottom. The right one is task list app on top and calendar on bottom. You get used to it pretty quick. It’s just great for like having a few conversations in progress without being interrupted and s…

I’m on my way to this setup :) I have a 43” 4K and a 4K 27” on a swivel. But driving 3 displays I’ll need to upgrade from an M1 MBP.

Post by jiggawatts » Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 11:16 PM UTC

intrasight wrote: post #249

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I tried to google as well (like another commenter), I did find a lot of 1:1 ratio screens though; I wouldn't mind that I think.

I was involved in the US air traffic control system upgrade in the early 90s as a software subcontractor. They were using Sony 2k square CRT monitors. If I recall correctly, they cost about $20k each - in 1990 dollars - partially due to the hardware subsystem for antialiasing. Googling, I see that this is the replacement monitor: https://www.aydindisplays.com/2k-x-2k-air-traffic-control-di...

Post by bdavbdav » Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 11:35 PM UTC

nickjj wrote: post #224

LASR wrote: post #44

Tangentially related thought: Take my advice, don't go ultra-wide. Go with a large 4k. You get more pixels for cheaper. The only ultrawide that makes any sense is the 5k x 2k resolution one. These have more pixels than a single 4K. But they are expensive. Even then, a 16:9 5K monitor has more pixels. I personally use 3 x 27 inch 4K - which is cheaper than a single 5k Ultra-wide and gives you a TON more pixels.

> I personally use 3 x 27 inch 4K Are you able to read text at 1:1 native scaling? I believe once you reach 150% scaling, you end up with the same screen real estate as a 2560x1440 monitor. 200% scaling is the same as 1080p.

Post by peteradio » Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 11:39 PM UTC

jiggawatts wrote: post #293

intrasight wrote: post #249

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I was involved in the US air traffic control system upgrade in the early 90s as a software subcontractor. They were using Sony 2k square CRT monitors. If I recall correctly, they cost about $20k each - in 1990 dollars - partially due to the hardware subsystem for antialiasing. Googling, I see that this is the replacement monitor: https://www.aydindisplays.com/2k-x-2k-air-traffic-control-di...

Why would anyone make an LCD specifically for ATC displays!? From what I can see, it’s just an ordinary LCD monitor! Sure the 1:1 aspect ratio is a bit weird, but that’s not worth $20K…

Post by cranky908canuck » Sat, Dec 30, 2023, 12:01 AM UTC

riwsky wrote: post #294

HarHarVeryFunny wrote: post #279

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Neat, but imagine the sheer fear factor of a 34" ultrawide monitor whipping around at 60Hz 18" in front of your face!

Huge fan