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Discussion on: How to Pick a Good Monitor for Software Development

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Scott Hannen

I've been using a 43" 4K display for about a year. It sounds large, but after a very short time it's normal.

You could compare it to using an ultra-wide monitor. You have the extra vertical space, like a 4X4 grid of 1080p displays, but that doesn't mean you have to use all that space all the time. I'll often use the bottom 2/3rds (roughly) and drag extra windows up toward the top.

In many apps the text is initially too small. I adjust them as needed, and eventually nothing I'm using is too small. It's also helpful to select a larger mouse cursor, and I add a tail so it's easier to find.

I've used dual monitors for a long time, but I prefer one really big one. Plus I still have my notebook's display off to the side.

I use a Sony at work, but at home where I sit a little further I use a TCL 49". I don't know if either would be great for video gaming, but for my tasks they're perfect. The TCLs are cheap at Best Buy and Amazon.