OT: Large computer monitor

[therustyone]

Depends on connections. Only HDMI will support HD on a telly AIUI, VGA co= nnections may be relatively fuzzy.

rusty

[polygonum]

But there seems to be a bug if you prefer a vertical taskbar (as I do). Some windows partially disappear behind the taskbar when you drag like that.

[rbel]

Interesting - using the WinKey and left/right arrows the condensed windows adjust their width accordingly on my setup.

[Andy Burns]

Have you also tried shaking a window by the scruff of its titlebar?

[Graham.]

You need several others open to see the effect.

[Sam Plusnet]

This one?

on my "it would be nice, but I can't really justify spending the money since my current monitor isn't broken" list

[meow2222]

Someone mentioned using a tv. Be aware that they give low resolution compared to pc monitors

NT

[dennis]

to pc monitors

really?

1920x1080 is as good as most monitors if not better. just be sure you use dvi/hdmi.

[polygonum]

Is that resolution? Or an expression of pixel dimensions?

[Andy Champ]

That's what I have (but the old model). We've got a bunch of them at work, old and newer, and they seem pretty good.

Andy

[dennis]

Its a dimensionless pair of numbers. Its one way of comparing similarly sized screens as to what the should be able to display.

[Andy Champ]

Start left does indeed go to left - but then it goes to restore, then right, then maximised. It cycles. Ditto right.

Andy

[Andy Champ]

+1.

My TV makes a fine monitor, running on VGA, except that I have to sit too close to be able to reach the laptop keyboard to use it much. Good for videos though.

Andy

[Roger Mills]

And if you've got your desktop spread over more than one monitor, it cycles through all of the options on all of the monitors!-- Cheers, Roger ____________ Please reply to Newsgroup. Whilst email address is valid, it is seldom checked.

[PeterC]

That's the beastie, also here:

on pre-order for about 6 weeks now.

[Roger Mills]

Many thanks to all who have replied to my OT post - proof that uk.d-i-y contains more accumulated wisdom than many of the more specialised groups!

I should perhaps have pointed out that this monitor will be connected to a laptop, and used in conjunction with the laptop's own screen - as is the one which it will replace. The only external monitor connection on the laptop is a 15-pin D-sub (VGA) - so it would be slightly complicated to have more than one external monitor, which I wouldn't want anyway.

I provided slightly duff gen in my original post in that my current monitor actually has an aspect ratio of 5:4 rather than 4:3. I would like a monitor whose screen is at least as tall as the existing one, but about 50% wider so that I can get two A4-sized (or bigger) windows side by side. On re-doing the sums, it looks as if I should be able to achieve this with a 24" monitor rather than 27" - particularly with something like the Dell U2412M which has a 16:10 rather than 16:9 aspect ratio. Some of the 27" models suggested have a very high resolution (2560 x 1440) and I doubt whether they would work through a VGA connection, and the small dot pitch would make default text quite small.

So I'm now homing in on 24", with the Dell U2412M top of my short-list. Does anyone know of any just cause or impediment which would mitigate against buying one of these? [Looking at the reviews, there appears to be an issue with the Dell 3-year warranty if bought from Amazon, but pcbuyit claim to pass on the Dell warranty and are cheaper - but are temporarily out of stock!]

[Rick Hughes]

You won't go far wrong with value for money if you buy a Samsung .... I have a Samsung 26" (SyncMaster 226cw) great monitor.

[Chris Holford]

Using an AOC e2795Vh 27" widescreen here; had it about a year,now, and very pleased with it.

[Sam Plusnet]

Amazon has it for 225 GBP including delivery. There is talk of a new model coming soon, so it might be possible to get the current model somewhat cheaper if you time it right... Or wait to see what the new model offers.

[Mike Barnes]

Adobe Photoshop Elements ignores any attempt to half-screen it using keyboard or mouse. It also maximises behind my vertical taskbar.