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Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
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Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#122I just setup mine today, and I am not sure I recommend it. I went from a 40" to a 52", and I'm just moving my head waaay too much and my shoulders hurt. It is curved, but very little imo, it's almost like it's flat. I'm going to try it for a week before making the call on whether to return it. I feel like this needs a workflow where you do work in the middle and use the fringes for other applications that you rarely…
Let me ask you ..Would it work better with a standing desk? It seems like moving around would feel more natural standing up.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#123Earlier quoted context omitted.
No scaling required? Great!
Spot the Linux user ;)
Emacs user. And the fonts I use have to work with anti-aliasing turned off.
Right now I'm using a Dell/Alienware AW3225DM and it's perfect for my needs (work + occasional gaming, and most of my gaming is retro). Best Buy was discounting these during the Xmas season.
I do not want anything higher than 2560x1440 because it makes my fonts look tiny, or I have to turn anti-aliasing on. Neither option is OK with me.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#124This has pixels the size of my hand, and it fully covers my field of view. Not my cup of tea. What I do recommend (having bought one) is the Kuycon G32p, 32 inches @ 6K. Incredible quality and unbelievable value for money ( https://clickclack.io/products/in-stock-kuycon-g32p-6k-32-in... ).
If you just want 32 inches @ 6K there are cheaper options around, such as the ASUS ProArt PA32QCV: https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/pr... ASUS is a more well known brand. It doesn’t imitate the Apple aesthetic. (It does seem like the resolution differs: 6016×3384 vs 6144×3456.)
In EU, have not seen PA32QCV ever in stock anywhere.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
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Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#126Size and pixel density concerns aside, one downside of larger monitors is the power draw. This burns 64W, which adds £3 to your monthly electricity bill if used for 8hrs every weekday. It's not a terrible amount, but I can run 3 micro pc servers 24/7 for that cost.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#127I have the 40" (5K) and it's perfect. Replaced a 27-32-27 setup (the 27"s being portraits, the 32" landscape). For my coding and office work, absolutely no reason to go wider. Highly recommended. Note the 40", and probably this one too. support MST which makes the display appear as two monitors to the OS and is great in terms of window management without going too fancy with custom software.
Likewise. I've had the 40" version for about a year. Higher DPI than the 52". It replaced 2 x 27" monitors and I'm glad I made the switch. I generally have 2 apps running side-by-side just like before, but with the ability to go full wide-screen for movies or gaming.
This monitor really does everything. It's crisp enough to read text on all day, unlike many gaming monitors. But the 120Hz is decent for gaming whereas most 5K+ monitors are only 60hz.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#128Earlier quoted context omitted.
If you just want 32 inches @ 6K there are cheaper options around, such as the ASUS ProArt PA32QCV: https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/pr... ASUS is a more well known brand. It doesn’t imitate the Apple aesthetic. (It does seem like the resolution differs: 6016×3384 vs 6144×3456.)
In EU, have not seen PA32QCV ever in stock anywhere.
B&H has same-day pickup in New York.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#129I just setup mine today, and I am not sure I recommend it. I went from a 40" to a 52", and I'm just moving my head waaay too much and my shoulders hurt. It is curved, but very little imo, it's almost like it's flat. I'm going to try it for a week before making the call on whether to return it. I feel like this needs a workflow where you do work in the middle and use the fringes for other applications that you rarely…
You'll get used to it. I have 3 24 inch monitors side by side. Center one is usually the editor, right one documentation or more editors, left one browsers with info.
Re: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
#130I just setup mine today, and I am not sure I recommend it. I went from a 40" to a 52", and I'm just moving my head waaay too much and my shoulders hurt. It is curved, but very little imo, it's almost like it's flat. I'm going to try it for a week before making the call on whether to return it. I feel like this needs a workflow where you do work in the middle and use the fringes for other applications that you rarely…
Let me ask you ..Would it work better with a standing desk? It seems like moving around would feel more natural standing up.
I have one and while it makes you generally more movable, you shouldn't stand all the time; it's just as unhealthy as permanent sitting.