[QUOTE]Another 1200?!? :shock:[/QUOTE]No, another (Honda) motorcycle.

We thought our impulse control had matured some but the 1200 proved us wrong, so we traded in the VFR and bought something slower.

Not yet my "ultimate" workstation, but I'm getting closer! :smile:

Seriously, for anyone who has not tried at least two monitors, it is amazing how much your productivity goes up.

This is only three 1920 by 1080 monitors (and mapped upon that 36 virtual desktops; a serious question: how to people work without virtual desktops???).

My dream is three 4K monitors, but my laptop's unexpected death resulting in me needing to build a workstation quickly from locally available (to Barbados) parts.

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Seriously, for anyone who has not tried at least two monitors, it is amazing how much your productivity goes up.
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I have been thinking about adding a second 27" widescreen monitor for some time. I should probably buy two of the same model and relegate the existing one to another computer. Maybe I'll do that this fall.

[QUOTE=chalsall;380301]Seriously, for anyone who has not tried at least two monitors, it is amazing how much your productivity goes up.[/QUOTE]

I'm considering at least three myself. I think I'm going to hold out until 1440p is a bit more mainstream. I wouldn't mind getting my hand on some of those 3mm thick monitors either. Right now I'm unemployed and tight for space, so getting two more monitors (maybe three since I may not be able to find my current one and I want them to match) isn't in the cards.

I went from dual 1920x1080 to single 2560x1440. 2560 pixels is far more useful as full documents and webpages fit side by side, plus the extra vertical pixels are convenient, too.

I've got the same setup at home and work.

[QUOTE]I went from dual 1920x1080 to single 2560x1440. 2560 pixels is far more useful as full documents and webpages fit side by side, plus the extra vertical pixels are convenient, too.[/QUOTE]We did the same thing about a year ago. It might be the best [URL="http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2713hm.htm"]$600[/URL] we have ever spent on a computer.

[QUOTE=Xyzzy;380369]We did the same thing about a year ago. It might be the best [URL="http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2713hm.htm"]$600[/URL] we have ever spent on a computer.[/QUOTE]

I've got my eye on (and had planned to procure; likely still will) the [URL="http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/PB287Q/"]ASUS PB287Q[/URL] -- 4K for only ~650 USD (although only 28"). Capable of 60Hz when driven with an appropriate DisplayPort graphics card (many 4Ks can only do 30Hz, or need two HDMI channels with the risk of "tearing").

Three of these babies in portrate mode would be awesome!!! :smile:

PB287Q reviews often say the image quality, especially colour reproduction, isn't that great. On the other hand, it's a TN panel, and that means no eye-strain inducing pulse-width-modulation for brightness!

I got the HP ZR2740w specifically because it doesn't use PWM. Most PWM displays made in the last few years, which is just about everything with LED backing (TV's, monitors), make me very nauseous because they sync the modulation to the frame rate, which is usually 60 Hz. For most people this synchronization makes the image appear sharper and it gets rid of tearing. But I'm one of those mutants who sees the 60 Hz pulse as a very strong flicker, like a strobe light. At full brightness the flickering of PWM displays aren't so bad, but that usually results in a poor image quality and can also be stressing on the eyes.

[QUOTE=Mark Rose;380387]PB287Q reviews often say the image quality, especially colour reproduction, isn't that great. On the other hand, it's a TN panel, and that means no eye-strain inducing pulse-width-modulation for brightness![/QUOTE]

Yeah, I noted that as well. But since I mostly work with text, rarely edit images and never play videogames it seems like a bit of "sweet spot" for me.

On the other hand, I was able to immediately procure 1920 by 1080 displays (AOC) for $305 BBD (~$150 USD) each locally here in Bimshire. Ended up buying nine of them (only five for me (two workstations); the other four for my girlfriend's office).

[QUOTE=chalsall;380390]Yeah, I noted that as well. But since I mostly work with text, rarely edit images and never play videogames it seems like a bit of "sweet spot" for me.[/QUOTE]

I used to think that colour quality didn't matter for editing text, but after having made the switch to a monitor with good image quality, I wouldn't go back. My eyes are not at all tired like they used to be, plus when you do see pictures it's a pleasant visual experience. Still, having what's available is better than nothing at all. :)

I just started a little side business: