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  • L Lost User

    I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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    Zoltan Balazs
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    Same as you. Currently I do not want any bigger :)

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    • L Lost User

      I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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      El Corazon
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      Captain See Sharp wrote:

      but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

      home: single 20" 1680x1050 girlfriend's: single 20" 1680/1050 (her's is prettier) work: dual 30" 2560x1600 hey YOU asked what we use. ;P Honestly, the larger the better, but don't break the bank for it. 20/21" is good, 24" better, 27" better still, 30" heaven.

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        2 * 20" both at 1600 * 1200

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        Isn't that hard to follow?

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          Isn't that hard to follow?

          company, work and everything else @ netis

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          Zoltan Balazs wrote:

          Isn't that hard to follow?

          I find it easy to look at all day if thats what you mean.

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          • L Lost User

            I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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            Vikram A Punathambekar
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            I've been denied the new 17 inch LCDs. :| I can run 1280x1024 on my current monitor, but I find it strains my eyes. Fonts I use: Consolas size 12 on VS .NET Bitstream Vera Sans Mono size 11 on WSAD

            Cheers, Vikram.


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            • L Lost User

              I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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              MatrixCoder
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              I have a "17 LCD monitor with 1280x1024 resolution. I need the high resolution for for all the Visual Studio sidebars. :)


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              • V Vikram A Punathambekar

                I've been denied the new 17 inch LCDs. :| I can run 1280x1024 on my current monitor, but I find it strains my eyes. Fonts I use: Consolas size 12 on VS .NET Bitstream Vera Sans Mono size 11 on WSAD

                Cheers, Vikram.


                The cold will freeze our stares We won't care...

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                Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:

                I can run 1280x1024 on my current monitor, but I find it strains my eyes.

                I had a 17inch CRT back in 2005. I had it for 6 years and back when I got it I thought it was huge. :laugh: Previously I used a 13inch CRT and the image wouldn't even stretch to the edges. I ran mine at 1152x864 for a while but it became blurry, I also tried 1280x1024 for a while but I couldn't stand the 6ohz refresh rate. I bought a Viewsonic 17in LCD for $250 as a Christmas present for my self in Jan 2006. It has a very good image for the price I paid for it. It was a steal at the time.

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                • N Nish Nishant

                  Captain See Sharp wrote:

                  I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024.

                  That's same as mine. I wish I had a 19" LCD though.

                  Regards, Nish


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                  Nishant Sivakumar wrote:

                  That's same as mine. I wish I had a 19" LCD though.

                  When I bought my monitor I was going to get a 19inch but I was on a very tight budget and since the 17inch monitors use the same resolution I figured I would save some money.

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                  • L Lost User

                    I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                    Currently I run 3 19" LCDs running at 1280x1024. It's not bragging really, it's all about being able to focus and not having to swap applications too often while staying in budget. As for what I think is best, the more work space the better as long as it isn't distracting and your eyes are relaxed. I hope to upgrade to a pair of 30" LCDs this year but I'll have to see if it is in the budget come november.

                    My Blog A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - -Lazarus Long

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                    • L Lost User

                      I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                      code frog 0
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                      3, 21" monitors linked with a spanning desktop at 1600x1200 per monitor. On one project I do in the fall I will light up number 4. Bragging... I'd argue it isn't. I'm way more productive than I would be otherwise. How do I know this? I slowly added monitors until I found my optimum (3 monitors) and my peak (4 monitors). I love having 3 and wouldn't go back to 2 without a bitter fight and I mean a fight of epic proportions.

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                        3, 21" monitors linked with a spanning desktop at 1600x1200 per monitor. On one project I do in the fall I will light up number 4. Bragging... I'd argue it isn't. I'm way more productive than I would be otherwise. How do I know this? I slowly added monitors until I found my optimum (3 monitors) and my peak (4 monitors). I love having 3 and wouldn't go back to 2 without a bitter fight and I mean a fight of epic proportions.

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                        code-frog wrote:

                        4. Bragging... I'd argue it isn't. I'm way more productive than I would be otherwise

                        Yeah sure! ;) Just admit that it's 90% coolness and 10% productivity.

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                        • L Lost User

                          I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                          I have the same as you and have been working with it pretty hard core for I guess 2 years now, but now that you mention it, I've given it some thought and I wish I had a 19 or 20 inch because I find myself leaning towards it far too much. When I'm working I want it to fill my field of view as much as possible, but I don't want to sit 12 inches away from it either. I think a 20 would be better for normal desktop distance, 24... maybe 30 is just "because you can". Too big a monitor would not be a better thing in all likelihood.

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                            Currently I run 3 19" LCDs running at 1280x1024. It's not bragging really, it's all about being able to focus and not having to swap applications too often while staying in budget. As for what I think is best, the more work space the better as long as it isn't distracting and your eyes are relaxed. I hope to upgrade to a pair of 30" LCDs this year but I'll have to see if it is in the budget come november.

                            My Blog A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - -Lazarus Long

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                            Chris Austin wrote:

                            it's all about being able to focus and not having to swap applications too often while staying in budget

                            :):rolleyes:

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                            • L Lost User

                              I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                              Roger Wright
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                              Captain See Sharp wrote:

                              some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging.

                              We all brag - that's our nature. A good rule of thumb is that, he who talks about it most, does it least. It applies to so many fields of endeavor...:-D

                              Captain See Sharp wrote:

                              what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer

                              I've programmed with a Teletype for I/O, a 9" monochrome screen, a 12" color monitor, and most recently a 19" LCD screen. What tool you use is a matter of personal preference, but don't let yourself feel limited by the tool. If you can program, you can do it on a toaster with a 40x8 character display. There is no "best" - only what you find usable.

                              "Life is good, considering the alternatives..." - Me

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                              • L Lost User

                                I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                                23" Apple Cinema HD Display @ 1920 x 1200 is the only way to fly. I bought mine about eighteen months ago. It is the sharpest, brightest, most perfect monitor I have ever used. Everyone that has seen it cannot get over how beautiful anything and everything displayed is on this monitor. I bought mine at an Apple store for $1500 + tax. The price is down to $999 + tax.

                                Wes Bell Computer Scientist

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                                • L Lost User

                                  I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                                  I use a 17 inch LG Flatron, set on 1280x1024, but really like to get a 19" LCD

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                                  • L Lost User

                                    I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                                    2 Philips 180S at 1280x1024. Two monitors are great in terms of productivity, I prefer two 17" monitors than one 24" monitor. Of course two 24" would be great, but I believe htat 3 19" monitors at 1600x1200 each would be great (thinking on the apps that I'm running normally).

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                                      Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:

                                      I can run 1280x1024 on my current monitor, but I find it strains my eyes.

                                      I had a 17inch CRT back in 2005. I had it for 6 years and back when I got it I thought it was huge. :laugh: Previously I used a 13inch CRT and the image wouldn't even stretch to the edges. I ran mine at 1152x864 for a while but it became blurry, I also tried 1280x1024 for a while but I couldn't stand the 6ohz refresh rate. I bought a Viewsonic 17in LCD for $250 as a Christmas present for my self in Jan 2006. It has a very good image for the price I paid for it. It was a steal at the time.

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                                      I loved those 13 inch beauties. They reminded me of a fish bowl. so nicely curved. blah blah blah. huh?

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                                      • L Lost User

                                        I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                                        Home = Work. I have a 22" running 1680 x 1050. I have a friend who has 2 20" running the same res. he is also a programmer and I will admit it might be nice to have 2 but I don't NEED it. His company provided them. I have to pay for my own.

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                                          I have a 17in LCD @ 1280x1024. I'm curious to know what size monitor (or resolution) do you think is the best for a programmer and regular computer user? I know some of you will say 24in or 30in but that is just bragging. What resolution do you use?

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                                          17" CRT 1152x864 Vista business

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