Monitor Resolution

Quote from LeeD:

I think the best cost per pixel is in 1920x1080 monitors right now.

You can get a card that runs 3 monitors at this resolution for about $50.

Yes, good suggestion. I found that to be true when I started researching them by resolution. 1920x1080 appears to be the sweet spot.
 
Interesting that a discussion on monitors doesn't even mention that they come in different types which can impact your viewing experience. Bottom line - TN panels are cheap and distort when viewed at an angle, IPS panels don't.

When I switched from CRTs to flat panels years ago, I purchased IPS panels & didn't know it. A few years later, I added a 4th monitor (TN type) and now often wonder how anyone can trade with them for an extended period.

IPS panels are not much more expensive than TN - here's a list of currently-available IPS panels from various manufacturers.
 
Quote from RL8093:

Interesting that a discussion on monitors doesn't even mention that they come in different types which can impact your viewing experience. Bottom line - TN panels are cheap and distort when viewed at an angle, IPS panels don't.

When I switched from CRTs to flat panels years ago, I purchased IPS panels & didn't know it. A few years later, I added a 4th monitor (TN type) and now often wonder how anyone can trade with them for an extended period.

IPS panels are not much more expensive than TN - here's a list of currently-available IPS panels from various manufacturers.

Thanks, very interesting.
 
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