Dual monitor size?

LRDay, post: 359664, member: 571 wrote: One 20 inch, I probably need to learn how to multitask. Just haven't gone to multiple screens yet. Actually I had two for a time but one died.

I would have a very hard time going back to one monitor after having used two.

You might want to consider ultrawide 21:9 proportion monitors. I would fancy a pair of them in 29" if I was starting again.

Whatever you decide get the exact same model, otherwise its wonky when going from one screen to the next
maximiize windows go of the edge of the screen etc
I use a 34 for my cad work, its it awesome

It's hard to imagine a pair of screens too big. But I saw an architect try out a 48" monitor once. That was too big for desktop use and he sent it back.

Many times I've used the laptop screen as one monitor and an external monitor as the second. That was driven by economics but it worked fine. The bigger the better up to a point.

To follow Mark Mayer, I think one monitor might actually be the best setup. Two monitor set ups are usually the result of having "extra" monitors around. Having one large monitor gets rid of having to "drag" across setups and should result in smoother operation. I would love two have one large screen. The downside is the cost, but if you are buying them upfront and not scavenging from existing sources then the price has to be similar-I would go with the one large setup. The only real disadvantage I see is that they can not be turned in towards each other.

Having Civil3 D open on a 48" sounds awesome.

I have a 40" HDTV above and a 23" monitor below.
When my home TV was replaced, I put the old one next to my 40" HDTV. I got whiplash looking back and forth. I would do it again with wall mounts to twist the TVs to portrait.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Corey

I have a single ultrawide monitor -- 34" 3440x1440 -- along with the screen built-in to my Surface Pro 3.

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-34UM95-34-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00JR6GCZA

Best. Monitor. Ever.

I am not sure that there is a such thing as too big, or too many...lots of comments from satisfied people, dont think there are any that are saying, "I wish it were smaller."

An introduction to multi monitor systems for those who really dream big.

One of these setups is where I got my first look at a dual monitor workstation.

The complete digitizing tablet could be used as a command template and for digitizing or drawing. I liked to have 4 windows open on the left screen that were zoomed in to key points in the drawing and the full drawing on the right screen so I could see everything.

I am pretty spoiled by having two monitors. I have (2) 24" monitors on my desk at my new job.

When I worked for myself, I needed a second monitor for my laptop(s), I purchased (2) Insigna 19" led tvs that double as monitors. One is on my desk in my old office, and one is on my small workstation I have in the sitting area in my bedroom. The one in the bedroom came in very handy Sunday night while I was working and watching the live weather feeds during the severe weather outbreak.

I also have an (1) Element 19" TV on a side table, beside my recliner in the living room. It is crazy, but I will often do research while watching TV with my wife in the evenings, and having that dual monitor in there made it much easier for me to multitask, and still be able to talk and visit with my wife when we watch movies, TV, etc.

I also have another (1) Element 19" TV for my office at the new job for when I work on my laptop. I also have an antenna for it so I can watch the weather feeds during bad weather, or catch the news if I am working early, or late.

It sounds crazy, but because I work on a laptop most of the time, it is pretty nice having that extra screen to keep from printing out so much paperwork, or being able to have multiple tasks going on at the same time.

I do find it pretty inconvenient to only have one monitor when I travel for work. I do work a lot in multiple locations, so having the extra monitors helps me stay somewhat productive. I went with the TV model because they were only about $15-$20 more than the monitor only, so I figured I could use them for dual purposes. (It also comes in handy during football season!)

Wendell, post: 359910, member: 1 wrote: I have a single ultrawide monitor -- 34" 3440x1440 -- along with the screen built-in to my Surface Pro 3.

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-34UM95-34-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00JR6GCZA

Best. Monitor. Ever.

Wendell, I have a Surface Pro 4 and I just love it. Everything about it is just super-duper fine. I got the docking station and it has two little monitor ports and I have adapters that go to the old-style video connectors for connecting to projectors.

But I also LOVE the pen and am not sure that I can live without it on the external monitors. Have you looked at touch & pen compatible external displays? Do they make such a thing (I can't find anything on amazon).

M

Mark Silver, post: 362816, member: 1087 wrote: But I also LOVE the pen and am not sure that I can live without it on the external monitors. Have you looked at touch & pen compatible external displays? Do they make such a thing (I can't find anything on amazon).

Can't say I've done any looking, but I do leave my SP3 sitting on my desk and facing me if I want to use the pen. I do also love having the pen, especially at meetings for taking notes.

I'm thinking about getting a Surface Pro 4 for use on a job where I'll be needing to download GNSS data in the field. Any advice on hardware options?