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For laptops/smaller desktop screens, the taller ratio definitely makes sense, although for laptops it makes for some form factor challenges in terms of overall

For laptops/smaller desktop screens, the taller ratio definitely makes sense, although for laptops it makes for some form factor challenges in terms of overall and perceived size. For larger desktop screens, I definitely prefer the aspect ratio most closely matching full screen video. And for my comically large (43”) monitor, I couldn’t use the extra vertical space if I tried. Reducing the width would just limit my usable horizontal space and shrink video for my dual purpose TV use. > Same goes with glare and non-glare On this I’d also distinguish portable/desktop use cases. And weirdly they’re the opposite of what I’d prefer. It’s almost impossible for me to find large screen glass-front monitors with the contrast and color space benefits that come with that. And portable usage definitely benefits more from glare protection.

jfim 6y ago
> And for my comically large (43”) monitor, I couldn’t use the extra vertical space if I tried. It's actually pretty hilarious if you have a monitor arm that allows rotating the monitor, the amount of vertical space is ludicrous. You can fit a side by side diff with over 200 lines of code visible. It's not very practical, though.
- eyelidlessness 6y ago
  My goodness my whole body got tired trying to imagine using this.
- eyelidlessness 6y ago
  I got nerdy about it and measured the ratio... you'd get 250 lines at my not very good eyesight 12pt font size. A more common font size might eve yield 300 lines
  - jfim 6y ago
    Keep in mind that the monitor will be pretty far from your eyes at those dimensions. For me, when rotated, the monitor extends from below waist height to the top of my head when standing straight at a standing desk. It's a bit silly though, since the keyboard is far too low for typing comments on a diff. And if one raises the desk so that the keyboard is at the right height, it's a good workout for the neck to put it mildly.
- fredophile 6y ago
  One of my monitors is a widescreen that I have rotated. It's great for having lots of code but unfortunately too narrow for diffs.

jfim 6y ago

> And for my comically large (43”) monitor, I couldn’t use the extra vertical space if I tried. It's actually pretty hilarious if you have a monitor arm that allows rotating the monitor, the amount of vertical space is ludicrous. You can fit a side by side diff with over 200 lines of code visible. It's not very practical, though.

eyelidlessness 6y ago
My goodness my whole body got tired trying to imagine using this.
eyelidlessness 6y ago
I got nerdy about it and measured the ratio... you'd get 250 lines at my not very good eyesight 12pt font size. A more common font size might eve yield 300 lines
- jfim 6y ago
  Keep in mind that the monitor will be pretty far from your eyes at those dimensions. For me, when rotated, the monitor extends from below waist height to the top of my head when standing straight at a standing desk. It's a bit silly though, since the keyboard is far too low for typing comments on a diff. And if one raises the desk so that the keyboard is at the right height, it's a good workout for the neck to put it mildly.
fredophile 6y ago
One of my monitors is a widescreen that I have rotated. It's great for having lots of code but unfortunately too narrow for diffs.