24" Vs 2x20"

[portauthority]

Dual screen setup is only worth it if you have multiple machines (like I do) or you want to rotate a monitor for better reading (this rocks BTW)

[White Cuban]

I would disagee with everyone and say get a 24 inch, and a 20 inch. I know it wasn't an option but for me having the 24 inch on one side and then turn the 20 inch horizontal is perfect for editing documents, email, etc.

If that doesn't suit you a single 24 will do just fine, just make sure you have a video card that can push it. Laptop integrated won't work.

ofc its for my new computer.

i can't afford more than 24" or 2x 20", no need to offer other stuff. its out of the table.

[JoeC]

Will you have a specific use for the dual screens? I like being able to drop all my MSN conversations on to the second monitor, or for when I'm making websites, being able to have Photoshop on one monitor and my browser/notepad on the other is a big time saver.

Unless you can think of situations where a second screen will be beneficial, just take the single screen, and I'd guess that for school work and similar the only thing you'd really use it for is to drop MSN conversations (or your IM of choice) on to it, really. 24" sounds like a better choice for you.

[White Cuban]

Will you have a specific use for the dual screens? I like being able to drop all my MSN conversations on to the second monitor, or for when I'm making websites, being able to have Photoshop on one monitor and my browser/notepad on the other is a big time saver.

Unless you can think of situations where a second screen will be beneficial, just take the single screen, and I'd guess that for school work and similar the only thing you'd really use it for is to drop MSN conversations (or your IM of choice) on to it, really. 24" sounds like a better choice for you.

i am making a new project now, a big site, but im not sure it's worth the sacrifice on other things.

btw, does 4850/4870 support dual monitors? and if yes, what monitors am i getting?

[LTD]

I went from a 223BW to this 2433BW two days ago and lovin the size.

I have the same size Samsung, but it's a T240 model (Touch of Color series.)

It's magnificent.

[Premgenius]

24" instead of 2x 20" plus you will save electricity

[White Cuban]

i decided that i think im going dual monitors. now, i think im getting 4850, when ill be playing, i will just shut down one monitor i guess, 20" is great enough, im using 15.4 inch, anything will look huge.

so dual monitors, if im using the 4850 or 4870, what monitors and cables and adapters will i need?

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

It depends on the sort of work you do. For a long time I strongly preferred a single large display. Recently at work I managed to get my hands on a spare 19" LCD to compliment my existing 22" display and IMMEDIATELY I'm finding it enormously useful having an extra display, as I often have many windows open at a time and want to quickly switch between tasks.

So I guess if you don't tend to have many apps open, or will primarily be playing games I'd say a single large screen. If you do a lot of multitasking, app switching, etc then you will find value in two displays!

[jwjw1]

How is that monitor? I heard it's incredibly difficult to set up?

I thought the colors and text sharpness was great with the 223BW...but this 2433 is Out-Standing...the displays of the 21 luminance level steps was great with no banding what so ever. The only set-up issue is the stand...its inserted into a rubber gromlet and some needed to use a little water or vaseline to coat before inserting...that is the main complaint posted on newegg.com comments.

[White Cuban]

It depends on the sort of work you do. For a long time I strongly preferred a single large display. Recently at work I managed to get my hands on a spare 19" LCD to compliment my existing 22" display and IMMEDIATELY I'm finding it enormously useful having an extra display, as I often have many windows open at a time and want to quickly switch between tasks.

So I guess if you don't tend to have many apps open, or will primarily be playing games I'd say a single large screen. If you do a lot of multitasking, app switching, etc then you will find value in two displays!

Most of the time i wont be playing on it, now what 20"'ers? iwas thinking about the 2053BW

[MasterC]

24" all the way mate

No point getting dual 20"

I've got a 24" and it looks beautiful at 1680x1050

(I wish it would go a bit higher though)

24" at 1680x1050? :| My two 20" are that resolution.

[LTD]

24" at 1680x1050? :| My two 20" are that resolution.

Ditto on the :|

16:10, 24-inch displays are 1920x1200 by default, or at least should be.

[White Cuban]

24" at 1680x1050? :| My two 20" are that resolution.

yeah, that would be like using 600x800 on a 17" screen. lol, you must have blob of icons.

please, recommend me some screens (preferably from common company's)

[LTD]

yeah, that would be like using 600x800 on a 17" screen. lol, you must have blob of icons.

please, recommend me some screens (preferably from common company's)

Samsung Syncmaster T240.

For a TN panel, it's the best I've come across. Beautiful design as well, something you don't see very often with displays.

http://www.7gadgets.com/2008/05/12/touch-o...sung-color/5130

[White Cuban]

20" screens, gaud.

[stevember]

I run 3 screens 22", and 2x19" on sides.

Right = email, msn, my game realtime watching

Center = current work or game etc

Left = mostly notes, TV etc.

Not bragging (or I'd list my comp in signature) just twelling you how usefull it is., imagine being in-game seeing email popup etc.

Saves alot time switching quick glance so much easier.

I recommend 2x20" everytime.

[jwjw1]

yeah, that would be like using 600x800 on a 17" screen. lol, you must have blob of icons.

please, recommend me some screens (preferably from common company's)

"sorry for the bad image quality..did a quickie take"...but this is my new 24" 2433BW set at resolution 1680x1050 and using it for now and not 1920x1200

Icons on the Desktop (1680x1050) no 'Blob' of Icons...space and proportioned

the monitor's scaling is superb......(thats NO bleeding on the left side..its the camera flash...no dead pixels also)

Edited January 3, 2009 by jwjw1

[stevember]

I had Samsung Pebble but it had 2 dead pixels so sent back after 2 days but in those 2 dauys the duast drove me crazy on shiny surround.

Now all mine LG and I'm happier then when had my expensive back 5 years ago Iiyama ?550 for 17" ouch.

Edit: Yes 20" at 1680 will look sharper as its smaller then 22" but its splitting hairs.

Example: Play what looks bad movie on PC screen on a Iupod or similar it looks sharp as hell. Why? Your compressing detail. Same image on 42" TV looks worse then on 32" for same reason, but you still buy 42"!

Edited January 3, 2009 by stevember

[+InsaneNutter MVC]

From what I have seen, yes. I find that on most 22-inch displays at 1680x1050 that text and the overall picture quality isn't as sharp compared to a 20-inch display at 1680x1050.

I would sooner have 1680x1050 on a 22? rather than a 20? with that resolution.

I personally find things look too small at that resolution on a 20? screen, that?s just my preference I know a lot of people will disagree.

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

My iMac is a 20" with a native res of 1680x1050 - to be honest I think I could bear an even higher resolution on a 20" display.. I find 1680x1050 on a 22" looks too big!

[Argote]

I would sooner have 1680x1050 on a 22" rather than a 20" with that resolution.

I personally find things look too small at that resolution on a 20" screen, that's just my preference I know a lot of people will disagree.

I used to have 1680x1050 on my previous laptop's 15.4" screen and I found it to be fantastic.

[dolby71]

Matan, I recently got the Samsung T220P, cost me about 1300 shekel. it's awesome.

22", 1920x1200 resolution, but if you really wanna kick it, go for a 24".

or maybe a 24" Apple Cinema Display :)

anyway, dual is a waste.

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[stevember]

anyway, dual is a waste.

Why?

Have ever used multi-screen?

Playing games I agree, but even then more games using duel screen now. ie maps etc on one game on other.

[White Cuban]

Matan, I recently got the Samsung T220P, cost me about 1300 shekel. it's awesome.

22", 1920x1200 resolution, but if you really wanna kick it, go for a 24".

or maybe a 24" Apple Cinema Display :)

anyway, dual is a waste.

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nvm the last line of you can read it, but im assuming you never tried dual screen's too, for my uses, i don't want 22" or 24", i want 2 20"'s and im thinking of buying one now and one further maybe,

BUT WHAT SCREENS! thats my question here

i want 2x20, 2x20,2x20 BUT WHAT FRIGGIN SKREENZ

[KoL Veteran]

I run 3 screens 22", and 2x19" on sides.

Right = email, msn, my game realtime watching

Center = current work or game etc

Left = mostly notes, TV etc.

Not bragging (or I'd list my comp in signature) just twelling you how usefull it is., imagine being in-game seeing email popup etc.

Saves alot time switching quick glance so much easier.

I recommend 2x20" everytime.

do you have a picture of that???