Two 4:3 monitors or one widescreen monitor

Hi Guys, I am having a 17" 4:3 Acer monitor which do most of my job thou I'm feeling the need of a a wider screen for few applications like After effects and casual gaming.
So should I buy a 16:9 widescreen monitor or buy another 17" 4:3 size monitor and use it as an extended display which will be much cost effective.

P.S: Watching movies is not the concern here.

R

Buy a new 16:9 monitor

@ OP - sell your current monitor and try to get at-least a 22 inch monitor with HD res. ( around ~ 8.5K ) - it will help your work greatly

Hi I am thinking of buying this Dell S2240L 21.5 inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor: Flipkart.com

But few people mentioned its glossy. I have never used glossy before. Is there any issue with glossy monitor ?

bubusam13 said:
Hi I am thinking of buying this Dell S2240L 21.5 inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor: Flipkart.com

But few people mentioned its glossy. I have never used glossy before. Is there any issue with glossy monitor ?

that's the best monitor available at that price. Glossy monitors show reflections if a light source is facing the monitor. Plus, they are prone to fingerprints.

IPS it is, so slow response time. Will it effect much ?
And what about 3D monitor ?

bubusam13 said:
IPS it is, so slow response time. Will it effect much ?
And what about 3D monitor ?

It wouldn't matter in most (read: almost all) of the work. 3D monitors are stressful to eyes in long term use while being very expensive oo. S2240L is a good monitor.

Ok then, thanks, decided the dell will be what I am buying.

Just another ques out of topic, is a tablet worth buying ?

M

bubusam13 said:
Ok then, thanks, decided the dell will be what I am buying.

Just another ques out of topic, is a tablet worth buying ?

in what context ??
i mean what for the tablet would be ?

Ok the issue is I dont own a personal laptop. And Now I have to return my company provided Thinkpad due to change of job. I will definitely get a new one but I am feeling the need of a personal device too. So wandering should I buy a Laptop or a tablet. Other than multimedia and web browsing, is there any other use of a tablet, coz I have most features in my android smart phone other than the big screen.

M

^^ yup.. many uses.
like games,etc.
tablets are more "mobile" than lappy's and if you want to invest more money, get Tablets-Laptop convertibles just like Lenovo ones or Transformers
but before that, make a new thread if you are serious about buying as mods may not allow Tablet/Laptop related discussions in tv-monitor section :wink:

and also make sure what features you need and post all of them on the first post itself.

Yaa Ok will make a new thread if I feel I am too serious about it.
In monitors, just a simple question, how long do you this the Dell monitor will last, how many years. My present one which is a TFT-LCD is bought at 2006.

if your present monitor can last for 7 years ( and more ) then expect the new monitor ( if everything is ok ) should last equially same but nothing can be guranteed so let's just hope for the best as you are getting monitor from one of the most reputed brand.

Hi How is this HP Pavilion 22FI 21.5 inch LED Backlit Monitor: Flipkart.com

Dell will be better or this ?

the HP one is not recommended primarily for two reasons - medicre A.S.S. and what's the use of of speakers with a monitor .. most of them are very bad in quality only adds upto the overall power consumption of the monitor and makes it bulky.

Under 10k, dell s2240l is the best monitor available. Ips panel, two year on sight warranty.

I am more concerned about the glossy display in Dell since window will be nearby.

bubusam13 said:
I am more concerned about the glossy display in Dell since window will be nearby.

Is the window gonna be right in front of the display ( windows....you....monitor)?

Me... monitor and window on left hand side.

bubusam13 said:
Me... monitor and window on left hand side.

That won't be any problem with curtains.

Hi, dell s2240m with DVI port with HDCP or Dell S2240L with HDMI will be better which also costs a bit more?

Secondly 21.5" FULL HD or 23" FULL HD better ?

bubusam13 said:
Hi, dell s2240m with DVI port with HDCP or Dell S2240L with HDMI will be better which also costs a bit more?

Secondly 21.5" FULL HD or 23" FULL HD better ?

> S2240L with HDMI

> As for size, bigger the better. get whichever you like, not a big parameter. Though if the bigger costs >1.5k, skip it and get 21.5".

bubusam13 said:
Hi, dell s2240m with DVI port with HDCP or Dell S2240L with HDMI will be better which also costs a bit more?

Secondly 21.5" FULL HD or 23" FULL HD better ?

> S2240L with HDMI

> As for size, bigger the better. get whichever you like, not a big parameter. Though if the bigger costs >1.5k, skip it and get 21.5".