[DUG] Monitor Size ?

[Alan Rose]

Hi Colin,
The others have already stated the facts well so I wont repeat them.
However I would vote for a 19" 4:3 LCD for comfort then if you wont more
flexibility consider running dual monitors. I run dual monitors here,
great for debugging and having email etc on view while you work.   


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	From: delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz
[mailto:delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz] On Behalf Of Colin/Mina
	Sent: Thursday, 25 May 2006 11:17 a.m.
	To: DUG, - Delphi
	Subject: [DUG] Monitor Size ?
	
	
	Hi,
	 
	   I need to purchase a new PC and it's been suggested that I
choose a widescreen monitor as being the best option but I'm not so
sure. I have an LCD projector in my home theatre (so I don't need a
screen to watch multimedia on my PC) however it has a native 16:9 format
which isn't always the best.
	 
	  Changing the format is a pain, I have to change the
projector's settings and  slide it towards the screen for 3 x 4 viewing
so I don't bother. As a result, for TV viewing, footballers look chubby
like a rugby ball on its side.
	 
	Q1   Will this be a disadvantage with a widescreen monitor?
Will my CAD applications draw squashed circles or can I set them up to
maintain the correct ratios?
	 
	Q2   Will I lose room heightwise and hence have to reduce the
vertical picture size?
	 
	Q3   I will probably gain (spare) space horizontally but is this
going to be distracting or can it be put to use by better arranging the
desktop, or even allowing room to put an application's menus and
toolbars?
	 
	Q4   I have a considerable investment in CAD applications which
I don't want to have to replace for the sake of a new monitor so should
I go for it.
	 
	Recommendations please.
	 
	Regards
	 
	    Colin