Upgrading from 19" to 24" monitor - is it really worth it?

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  1. mcfox

    mcfox Wind Maker

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    #21
    Is that on top of the self build gear you just bought?
     
    mcfox, Nov 23, 2010 IP
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    echo_unlimited Notable Member

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    #22
    If you are into gaming and have a good graphics card which support a high resolution obviously having a larger screen improves things when you can see everything around you.
     
    echo_unlimited, Nov 23, 2010 IP
  3. gaddisjw

    gaddisjw Peon

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    #23
    You don't need to buy a huge monitor you can better stick with current one.
     
    gaddisjw, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  4. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #24
    No no no. I'm not that decadent. It was the self build :)
    I've just finished putting it together it... Pic here
     
    Kerosene, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  5. russellchambersjr

    russellchambersjr Peon

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    #25
    I think its always good to make a upgrade. A bigger screen the better but a 19 inch is not that bad. But yeah its a excellent upgrade.
     
    russellchambersjr, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  6. irockdworld

    irockdworld Active Member

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    #26
    Not really worth the price... .get a bigger one
     
    irockdworld, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  7. crazyblogger

    crazyblogger Active Member

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    #27
    I think it depends on what you do. If you use your computer mostly for Internet and other works than 19 is good enough but if you are movie and game freak 24 will be fantastic.
     
    crazyblogger, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  8. b4rc0d3

    b4rc0d3 Well-Known Member

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    #28
    Too bad i don't have money now to buy new monitor, but i would be very happy to have such big screen, like 24". Now i'm using 17", Benq FP71G+.
     
    b4rc0d3, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  9. b4rc0d3

    b4rc0d3 Well-Known Member

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    #29
    For webmasters and developers big screen's also good option. At a glance, every person can make use of monitor like that.
     
    b4rc0d3, Nov 24, 2010 IP
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    sunbros Active Member

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    #30
    According to me its really worth of it, but it really depends on your need if you really need to upgrade then go for it
     
    sunbros, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  11. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #31
    Is that with touch button function ??

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  12. friends4u

    friends4u Peon

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    #32
    Its up to you ? If you needed get it. Or you want to wait for new technology
     
    friends4u, Nov 24, 2010 IP
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    #33
    Get a 32 in instead :)
     
    Newweddingrings, Nov 24, 2010 IP
  14. olddocks

    olddocks Notable Member

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    #34
    i have sony bravia 32'' and man its really huge to run a PC! it really hurt my eyes! sometimes too much big screen isnt a good choice and i love 24''.
     
    olddocks, Nov 25, 2010 IP
  15. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #35
    Finally got it set up. To be honest, I don't see a great deal of difference. I'm sure once I get around to loading up After Effects and InDesign the extra space will help... but for now, I'm almost wishing I'd bought a second hand 19" Philips the same as my old one. Maybe I'll do that too :D

    [​IMG]

    And yes, that is the shipping plastic on the front of my case :p
     
    Kerosene, Nov 25, 2010 IP
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    huseinbandi Well-Known Member

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    #36
    when you buy a monitor with a screen size is so large, there may be some things you should consider, and this is certainly very important. watch your visibility. because if it does not. you will suffer from myopic eyes .. as it has been my own experience
     
    huseinbandi, Nov 25, 2010 IP
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    #37
    That was an awesome setup, similar to mine. Your new widescreen looks very nice. Place a internet modem right in between 2 monitors on the table. You have space there for other things i guess. Keep going!
     
    olddocks, Nov 26, 2010 IP
  18. Kerosene

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    #38
    I have a strict policy of having NOTHING on my desk, except the keyboard/mouse... and whatever I'm drinking.
    No notepads, no paperwork, no nothing! :p
     
    Kerosene, Nov 26, 2010 IP
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    #39
    I upgraded and have certainly been valuable to me. But ... I've always had
    opinion - "bigger and better." I bought a new netbook for my girlfriend
    and my system looks like a monster compared to that of my friend. thanks that's all that I know
     
    jonnywartin, Dec 10, 2010 IP
  20. Kerosene

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    #40
    I've been working with InDesign all day, and I'm FINALLY beginning to appreciate the extra horizontal space for the tool panels.
    I'm still totally hating the Windows 7 font rendering though.

    I never thought I'd find a use for dual monitors.. but I've been running daytime TV in my second monitor, which makes me work at least 25% slower :D
     
    Kerosene, Dec 10, 2010 IP