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Using an 8K TV as a Monitor

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Re: Using an 8K TV as a Monitor

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Post by Arrath »

bdcravens wrote: post #100

> The bezels and gaps in between the monitors introduce distractions and one is limited in how one may arrange terminals and windows across multiple displays. To me, the segmentation is a feature. It lets me offload information density and focus. For example, I commonly have an editor on one screen, a browser on the second, and something like a chat app, terminal, etc on the laptop screen.

Same, I've never liked spanning a window across multiple monitors. The discontinuity of the bezel is a handy mental break. Often I'll have email and teams on one screen and my main item of work on the central screen.

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Post by atahanacar »

anoncow wrote: post #23

I think the questions to ask are: 1. At what size and resolution are flat screen monitors most useful? 2. At what size do curved screens start becoming useful? 3. What is the upper limit for useful screen sizes? 4. Is there an upper likit for useful resolutions?

For 1 and 2, I would say it totally boils down to personal preference an distance/size ratio. For 3, again, distance to the screen matters a lot.

The 4th one I've seen the most heated discussions about. In my opinion, highest you can afford (both money-wise and computational power-wise) is the most useful resolution. Even if you can't distinguish the individual pixels (aka screen door effect) aliasing is still an issue.

Re: Using an 8K TV as a Monitor

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Post by qwertox »

> You can even use the same TV for 4K 120 Hz gaming or watching movies as a bonus!

But you can't use the computer at the same time then. With a 3 monitor setup I can add an HDMI switch to one of them, and when I want to play, then I can switch that monitor to connect to the PS. This way I have still 2 monitors to use. Then one can be used for TV in the browser and the other one for other stuff.

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Post by deedub »

catchmeifyoucan wrote: post #65

On most monitors I've been using these days, I keep scaling the resolution down. I've noticed that the bigger the text, the more comfortable my eyes feel. I still prefer a good high-res monitor because it scales down with less blur

This is what I do too, then I can sit even further away. Feels good on the ole' eyeballs.

Re: Using an 8K TV as a Monitor

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Post by jsheard »

bufferoverflow wrote: post #94
wcoenen wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Low response time (i.e. time it takes for a pixel to change color) to reduce ghosting, and a high refresh rate up to 240 Hz. These monitors are expensive and do not have very high resolution. If you're not a hardcore fast reflex gamer, and you spend a lot of time looking at text, then IMO it's better to buy a higher resolution monitor for less money.

These days you can buy 4K/240Hz displays that have a 1080p/480Hz mode. Even 240Hz is usually enough for really good players. 480Hz is just for the 0.01% who can take advantage of it. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Swift-Gaming-Monitor-PG32UCDP/dp... https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UE-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-Dis... https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UV-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-Dis... https://www.amazon.com/Predator-Monitor-FreeS…

Note that these are all 32" panels so the PPI is on the lower side of 4K monitors.

If you want pixel density first and speed second then you should go for a 27" 4K instead.

Re: Using an 8K TV as a Monitor

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Post by atahanacar »

RajT88 wrote: post #86
gwbas1c wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

1080p is a tiny monitor in today's standards. It's also very similar to the old SXGA resolution that was very common in the late 1990s / 2000s.

1080p is good enough for me. I'm not sure buying 3 4k monitors is going to improve my life any, what with my middle-aged eyes and all. Also, old stuff lacks shady smart features. Bonus!

I think monitors are like headphones. Unless you actually try the "better" ones, you don't have a clue what you're missing. I know because I had been saying "Dual 1080p 24" is all I will ever need." for a long time until I got a 4K 50". Now I can't imagine going back.
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