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BenQ releases 3:2 aspect ratio 28 inch 4K+ monitor designed for programmers

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Re: BenQ releases 3:2 aspect ratio 28 inch 4K+ monitor designed for programmers

#61

I still don't get why there aren't enough monitor panels that are 5K so they can fit with Macintosh's retina standard. What ends up happening is the scaling is done at an incorrect multiple so the dpi causes text to be blurry and not clear. I guess will have to stick with my LG Ultrafine for another year.

90% of desktop users use an OS which supports DPI scaling and doesn't have this problem. The remaining 10% have intentionally chosen to buy a computer where ordinary peripherals like monitors or mice don't quite work right by design, and instead have to remain within an "ecosystem" of products primarily from the same vendor.

In other words - Macintosh's "retina standard" is the issue. Use a computer which is fit for purpose.

Re: BenQ releases 3:2 aspect ratio 28 inch 4K+ monitor designed for programmers

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post #22

15:10 vs 16:9. I think that's enough difference to notice. 2560 x 1600 resolution is a bit disappointing though. Too bad 1:1 display isn't common.

> Too bad 1:1 display isn't common.

Do any exist at all that are being sold right now?

Re: BenQ releases 3:2 aspect ratio 28 inch 4K+ monitor designed for programmers

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post #13

Looks like they’re using the same panels as the Huawei Mateview. Only these ones are VESA mountable. 3:2 at such high resolution, for me is a great experience. I’ll maybe grab one for my work desk to run vertically as I can’t do the same with the Mateview

Everything is VESA mountable if you try hard enough and can get 3d printed parts. Source: my Mateviews are

Re: BenQ releases 3:2 aspect ratio 28 inch 4K+ monitor designed for programmers

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post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

4k@120hz is pretty common now. I recently got an LG UltraGear. I can drive it with a usb-c to DP cable with my MBP M1. Not that expensive. Great text clarity. Personally, I enjoy the higher refresh rate when coding.

That's a good monitor but it's relatively low DPI (way too big at 32") and 16:9. I wish they still made 24" 4k monitors.

Check out the LG 24UD58-B!
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