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> Multiple monitors are slightly different: the physical gap means it’s not a seamless switch and not every task benefits. Probably why ultrawides are gaining

• smichel17 6y ago
  I agree, and not. I like having many windows side-by-side (code, docs, thing I'm developing), but I also like having more vertical space. I keep one of my monitors vertical for coding, although that's a little too tall so there's some lost space at the top and bottom (9:12 would be better for me). Really I want a single plus-shaped monitor that can act in several display modes: - mimic 3 monitors. Left and right are 4:3 (ideal for single application), center is 9:12 and larger. Shape: -|- - Single vertical monitor. Same as above but with left and right "virtual monitors" turned off for reduced eye strain. Shape: | - Single ultrawide horizontal monitor (connect the left and right parts with the strip in the middle, turn off unused pixels at the top and bottom). Shape: ---
  • ProZsolt 6y ago
    Vertical space is necessary, that's why I choose the Dell U3818DW[1], It has 1600 pixels vertically [1]: https://www.dell.com/si/business/p/dell-u3818dw-monitor/pd https://www.dell.com/si/business/p/dell-u3818dw-monitor/pd
• acdha 6y ago
  Yes — I notice this a lot while doing anything where I have an app and debugger / log windows open simultaneously. The extra width is an enormous win.
• TheOperator 6y ago
  One advantage to ultrawides that I think goes understated is their ability to display large amounts of tabular data easily.