Monitor preference/specs questions

You get some good deal on Korean monitor (some of them use LG ips panel)
I'm using a 43" variant of this model

I see that you where looking at the 32 and 34 . what resolution are they ?
I realize that I have more real estate screen that I really need.
If I had to upgrade or change my set-up , I will go with a 34" WQHD 3440x1440 + a spare monitor.
 
I suffer mild eye strain after looking at my monitor for hours. I don't know if this is normal, or if it's because my monitor resolution is too low, or because my resolution is too high/sharp. I've read some articles on this topic but have not figured out with any certainty if eye strain is caused by too low or too high resolution.
 
Trader13 said:
I suffer mild eye strain after looking at my monitor for hours. I don't know if this is normal, or if it's because my monitor resolution is too low, or because my resolution is too high/sharp. I've read some articles on this topic but have not figured out with any certainty if eye strain is caused by too low or too high resolution.
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How many hours do you spend in front of your monitor ?
Try to lower the brightness but you may miss some trade opportunities.
 
Trader13 said:
I suffer mild eye strain after looking at my monitor for hours. I don't know if this is normal, or if it's because my monitor resolution is too low, or because my resolution is too high/sharp. I've read some articles on this topic but have not figured out with any certainty if eye strain is caused by too low or too high resolution.
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Combination of factors, primary problem (distance) staring hours on end at fixed distance.

Larger font helps, small font can increase eye strain. I use multiple 30" monitors 2560 x 1600, then adjust display size in windows 7 to medium/large. Small font high resolution was a killer for me. High resolution is fine for photos and video, not for reading though unless you magnify the font by either settings or zoom.

reference article computer vision syndrome
another reference article of interest

Getting older doesn't help much either...
 
I replaced an array of four 1920x1200 28" (27.25" viewable, 23" wide) LCD monitors with a single 55" 4k (3840x2160) LED TV.
  • The viewable width on the 55" is nearly two inches wider than two of the array side by side.
  • I lost some vertical resolution (array at 3840x2400 vs. 4k 3840x2160) and physical height, but I'd found that the portion at the top of the 4x array was physically too high up to regularly use (had to tilt my head back to read it or scan, and the top row had to be mounted inverted so they were viewable - fine when sitting, but issues viewing top row when standing), so I was expecting and happy with that.
  • My nominal viewing distance is 33".
  • I've been running it for one year and 10 months.
  • I love it.
  • I kept a fifth 28" on the side. It generates more heat than the 55". With the 55" 4K replacing the array, I no longer feel like I'm getting a tan from an array of six LCD monitors and I no longer have to run the A/C into December, just early September.
What I would do different:
  • At my viewing distance (~33"), for me, a 50" 4K would work just as well.
  • At my viewing distance (~33"), a 60" or 65" 4K would be too large.
  • The 55" 4K TV has HDMI 1.4, so the 4K is limited to 30 frames a second. I'd want HDMI 2.0 for 4K at 60 frames a second, just because. It hasn't been an issue.
  • My graphics card is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 2G, that uses both card memory at 2G and system memory. I'd really recommend a better card that has sufficient memory on it. The only time this comes into play is when I want to move a window that is displaying streaming data or video, then the window dragging lags horribly (when a lot running, as much as twenty seconds to drag the window), distracting me from the task at hand. It has no problem keeping up with IB TWS running 14 charts, a total of around 60 indicators, with margins with last, bid & ask.
  • Due to equipment on the computer table behind the 55", it's sitting 2/3 of the way across the table out from the wall. I'm considering moving that equipment and getting a 65" that will mount on the wall. Then I'd be working at a greater viewing distance with the 65" making it around the same as the 55" where it is now.

CAUTION: using a TV for a monitor.
  • You need a TV that can have the video enhancement features turned off, or you will NOT be happy with the way text (or images) are rendered on the screen.
  • TEST THIS in the store with a 4K output laptop and setting the TV's features under the menu. Else, make very sure you've checked online to see that others who are credible recommend that TV for use as a monitor.
  • TEST how the screen looks at what YOUR viewing distance will be. If it's your laptop with your trading software on it, that is a much better test.
  • My 55" TV is a Seiki SE55UY04 branded as Element from Target, and as one of the early large 4K screens, had a proven track record of being used as a monitor with lots of info on this on the internet. I'm using the TV's stock firmware, instead of using any of the firmware hacks some people use.
  • I'd stay away from SMART TVs, but they're hard to find.
 
I ended up going with 2 27" monitors, but may replace a couple more. Maybe not the perfect specs, but the deal at Costco was too hard to pass. They are HP and 1080P. The picture is great, at least to me and can easily make out charts and prices from 3 feet away.
 
Resolution is the key there as well something like ability of your eyes to see much better where it is really. Please explain to me everything like that. I simply remember how long it took me to get used even to 1920 to 1080 that I can't even imagine that.
 
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