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Most discussion of displays that isn’t for a highly specialized audience fails to mention panel types, I’m glad that’s well covered. I was surprised to see PLS

Most discussion of displays that isn’t for a highly specialized audience fails to mention panel types, I’m glad that’s well covered. I was surprised to see PLS even mentioned. I took a chance on a PLS panel years back, and I was definitely satisfied with the panel quality (tl;dr, it’s roughly on par with IPS). The only reason I don’t still use it, is its replacement… I’m surprised to see I’m not the only one here using a Comically Large Display. I also use a ~43"[1], with an IPS panel running 4k@1x. TL;DR: I laughed at myself for buying this thing for several months, and now I can’t imagine working without it. If you’re considering a large multi-display setup or an ultrawide to maximize screen real estate, it’s worth also considering a Comically Large 16:9 format. It’s surprisingly economical, even for a decent quality IPS panel. Bonus: if you’re working remote/limited for space like I am, unlike a big multi-display setup, it also makes for a pretty great TV. And it’s only/fully as “smart” as whatever device you attach to it. 1: https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-43un700-b-4k-uhd-led-monitor https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-43un700-b-4k-uhd-led-monit...

jsrcout 5y ago
I love your terminology of Comically Large Display and shall use it always. I keep threatening to drag our 55" Sony main TV into my office for work from home usage. I actually tried using it as a display for my Raspberry Pi once, it was fantastic. Though I hate to think of the computing power differential between the two devices. The 43" LG monitor you mention is really tempting, especially considering pricing on the 32" 4K IPS monitors I was just looking at. Do you have any advice/caveats for prospective buyers?
- eyelidlessness 5y ago
  My advice/caveat is: it’s effectively the same as a massive multi-display setup, and has most of the same challenges. The display I chose is about the same pixel density as a 27” 1440p, which works great at the same arm’s reach, but it means you have a much larger area of focus. That’s ergonomically awful if you’re craning your neck. For me, this display was only half useable when I first got it, because it was elevated like my 27”. Once I set it lower on my desk, I felt a lot more comfortable using more vertical space. Even still, I ignore about 1/4 of the horizontal space because it would require too much neck rotation to use comfortably. Of course YMMV!

jsrcout 5y ago

I love your terminology of Comically Large Display and shall use it always. I keep threatening to drag our 55" Sony main TV into my office for work from home usage. I actually tried using it as a display for my Raspberry Pi once, it was fantastic. Though I hate to think of the computing power differential between the two devices. The 43" LG monitor you mention is really tempting, especially considering pricing on the 32" 4K IPS monitors I was just looking at. Do you have any advice/caveats for prospective buyers?

eyelidlessness 5y ago
My advice/caveat is: it’s effectively the same as a massive multi-display setup, and has most of the same challenges. The display I chose is about the same pixel density as a 27” 1440p, which works great at the same arm’s reach, but it means you have a much larger area of focus. That’s ergonomically awful if you’re craning your neck. For me, this display was only half useable when I first got it, because it was elevated like my 27”. Once I set it lower on my desk, I felt a lot more comfortable using more vertical space. Even still, I ignore about 1/4 of the horizontal space because it would require too much neck rotation to use comfortably. Of course YMMV!