Monitor Upgrade

IGWright · 28th January 2006

Hi,

I'm using an 18" monitor right now and I'm thinking of upgrading. Is it better to have one hugh monitor and many smaller ones?

Thanks,

Ian

Dragonfly · 28th January 2006

It is simply a preference. That is my current setup, although I do want to upgrade to a second 23" soon.

I currently have a 23" for my main screen and a 17" off to the side as a sort of "sidecar" monitor. I like the wider aspect when looking at the editing windows in ProTools or Nuendo. It doesn't really bug me to have a small screen for the mixing windows as much, so sometimes I'll put that onto the 17".

A buddy of mine has the 30" from Apple, and for me it was very hard to look at. I often times lost where the mouse was, I had to turn my head to look from one side to the other . . . . so I guess there is such a thing as a screen that is "too big".

I like the Apple screens, but Dell I hear makes some good ones at decent sizes too for much cheaper.

Dante

IGWright · 28th January 2006

That makes sense. So you're saying that having the separate monitors actually gives your eyes a framework.

Ian

aintnosunshine · 28th January 2006

I've got a 19" at the moment... the ideal for me would be two of em. One for the arrangement and whatnot, the other for the mixer and plugs. Even at 1280x1024, I'm always moving crap around, losing windows and whatnot. Kind of miss just looking down and seeing where the faders/meters are at... they have control surfaces and all that now, but buying another monitor is a lot cheaper than buying a $1000 fader box.

As far as size, I wouldn't go below 19", nor above 21".

jdunn · 28th January 2006

Check these out.

Double Sight Displays

Mac Connection has the dual 17" in stock for $849.

jzb · 28th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdunn

Check these out.

Double Sight Displays

Mac Connection has the dual 17" in stock for $849.

Dell sells it for 739 or something...

jdunn · 28th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzb

Dell sells it for 739 or something...

Dell sells the Double Sight monitors, or is it a Dell? Of course it could be a Double Sight with a Dell logo. Anyway, I was reading up on these and they use high quality Samsung screens. thumbsup

[edit] You're right, Dell does sell the Double Sight monitors for much cheaper. Thanks. [edit]

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IGWright Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LA Posts: 235 Thread Starter	Monitor Upgrade Hi, I'm using an 18" monitor right now and I'm thinking of upgrading. Is it better to have one hugh monitor and many smaller ones? Thanks, Ian

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28th January 2006	#2
Dragonfly Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 189	It is simply a preference. That is my current setup, although I do want to upgrade to a second 23" soon. I currently have a 23" for my main screen and a 17" off to the side as a sort of "sidecar" monitor. I like the wider aspect when looking at the editing windows in ProTools or Nuendo. It doesn't really bug me to have a small screen for the mixing windows as much, so sometimes I'll put that onto the 17". A buddy of mine has the 30" from Apple, and for me it was very hard to look at. I often times lost where the mouse was, I had to turn my head to look from one side to the other . . . . so I guess there is such a thing as a screen that is "too big". I like the Apple screens, but Dell I hear makes some good ones at decent sizes too for much cheaper. Dante

28th January 2006	#4
aintnosunshine Gear Head Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 63	I've got a 19" at the moment... the ideal for me would be two of em. One for the arrangement and whatnot, the other for the mixer and plugs. Even at 1280x1024, I'm always moving crap around, losing windows and whatnot. Kind of miss just looking down and seeing where the faders/meters are at... they have control surfaces and all that now, but buying another monitor is a lot cheaper than buying a $1000 fader box. As far as size, I wouldn't go below 19", nor above 21".

28th January 2006	#5
jdunn Head of Bumping Security (B.S) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: in the hills of Southern California Posts: 2,944	Check these out. Double Sight Displays Mac Connection has the dual 17" in stock for $849.