Fed up with 1920x1080

eddyc · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:20

Does anyone else look at the crazy high resolution mobile/tablet screens that are coming out these days and feel a bit jealous that you can't get that kind of pixel density on a PC screen?

When will monitor resolution start to increase?

Opinions?

PixelChef · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:22

eddyc said:
Does anyone else look at the crazy high resolution mobile/tablet screens that are coming out these days and feel a bit jealous that you can't get that kind of pixel density on a PC screen?

When will monitor resolution start to increase?

Opinions?

Perfectly happy with 1680x1050 here. I wouldn't want higher for gaming or anything really.

Stoner81 · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:24

Very happy with 1920x1080 here too, anything bigger would really hurt my eyes I think.

Stoner81.

the editor · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:27

2560x1440?

eddyc · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:30

the editor said:
2560x1440?

Yes I have seen these. Pricey though!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-041-DE&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

I could just do with more resolution for viewing digital photos. Presumably the more resolution you have the more detail will spring out of previously unused megapixels.

I agree for running windows 7 there is probably not much point in anything above 1920x1080 but maybe windows 8 will benefit from it - more detailed icons etc.

It just seems wrong that my phone could have a higher resolution than my laptop screen!

Incapable · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:45

Recently swapped from 1280x1024 to 1920 x1080 so the quality still amazes me.

Zero Pope · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:52

Incapable said:
Recently swapped from 1280x1024 to 1920 x1080 so the quality still amazes me.

Same here, a couple of my friends demand ridiculous resolutions and only watch HD tv. I have told them they are being ridiculous as they think 1080 is rubbish but watch tv at that res. :confused:

Clav · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:55

I recently got one of these and stepped up from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440. The difference is amazing. Although that is also a move from a TN panel to an IPS one so that does contribute largely to the awesomeness!

WingZero30 · 24 Jan 2012 at 16:55

eddyc said:
Does anyone else look at the crazy high resolution mobile/tablet screens that are coming out these days and feel a bit jealous that you can't get that kind of pixel density on a PC screen?

When will monitor resolution start to increase?

Opinions?

I have moved from 1024x768 to 1680x1050 and will soon be moving to 1920x1080p, although I have played on the latter resolution. Imo 1080p res is damn amazing for me coming from such ancient res and notice can be felt even from 1050.

cmndr_andi · 24 Jan 2012 at 17:01

eddyc said:
Yes I have seen these. Pricey though!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-041-DE&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

Aye, they are more pricey that standard 1080p TN panel monitors, but you should take into account that not only are you getting a 2560x1440 resolution 27in monitor - but it is also using a high quality H-IPS panel.

Also, there are some companies like Hazro who offer monitors using these panels for lower prices - such as this one for £420 (review here).

But I do agree with your point - it would be nice to see some high resolution, high pixel density monitors coming to the PC market. Apple are expected to roll out their iPad 3 in the coming months with a 9.7in 2048x1536 resolution screen. Who knows, maybe increased awareness of resolutions past "Full HD" will drive the demand for higher resolution consumer monitors.

Stoner81 · 24 Jan 2012 at 17:02

I will probably move up to a 27" monitor at some point in the future when prices come down but just can't justify it at the moment.

Stoner81.

danceMB · 24 Jan 2012 at 17:04

My new 24" ASUS screen arrived with the new system, but have not had a proper chance to test it out, as I have moved from 1680x1050

As a side note, I connected it by DVI. Is DVI the best connection, or should I use another connection instead?

eddyc · 24 Jan 2012 at 17:14

cmndr_andi said:
But I do agree with your point - it would be nice to see some high resolution, high pixel density monitors coming to the PC market. Apple are expected to roll out their iPad 3 in the coming months with a 9.7in 2048x1536 resolution screen. Who knows, maybe increased awareness of resolutions past "Full HD" will drive the demand for higher resolution consumer monitors.

Glad I'm not the only one.

I guess it will happen soon, fingers crossed. I suppose there is just no drive at the moment because, as Zero Pope says, most stuff you do with a computer is full HD or smaller anyway.

danceMB said:
My new 24" ASUS screen arrived with the new system, but have not had a proper chance to test it out, as I have moved from 1680x1050

As a side note, I connected it by DVI. Is DVI the best connection, or should I use another connection instead?

DVI is probably the best bet (although others will confirm). As I understand it there is not a noticeable difference against VGA unless the cable is really long but you might as well be on the safe side.

Speed · 24 Jan 2012 at 17:39

It depends what you are doing, with Photo editing work etc I can see your point, more real estate, a properly caliberated IPS panel will do wonders. Expensive yes, but a good investment.

Watching HDTV as other people have mentioned anything above 1080p is pointless.

They really come into their own for most people is high resolution gaming, the issue then is graphics hardware. Current high end hardware stuggles with most recent titles with all the options maxxed out. So if you do invest in a higher resolution screen for gaming like I did, you also have to factor in the cost of the required hardware if you like your eye candy and fluid frame rates.

danceMB said:
My new 24" ASUS screen arrived with the new system, but have not had a proper chance to test it out, as I have moved from 1680x1050

As a side note, I connected it by DVI. Is DVI the best connection, or should I use another connection instead?

Any digital connection is fine, DVI, HDMI, DP etc.

ince · 24 Jan 2012 at 17:55

went from 1680x1050 to 1920x1080 recently and i am happy with it

nosluom · 24 Jan 2012 at 18:02

seriously mate i doubt you'd want much higher than 2560*1440, text would be seriously tiny any higher than this! It's a massive leap up from 1080p, the difference is astounding when you see one against the other

Vespasian777 · 24 Jan 2012 at 18:04

Just get a crt for £2.50 off the bay.

Stoner81 · 24 Jan 2012 at 18:07

danceMB said:
As a side note, I connected it by DVI. Is DVI the best connection, or should I use another connection instead?

DVI and HDMI are both a digital signal so either of those is perfectly fine

I use a DVI-HDMI cable, the DVI connects to the video card and the HDMI goes in to my monitor.

Stoner81.

Speed · 24 Jan 2012 at 18:13

nosluom said:
seriously mate i doubt you'd want much higher than 2560*1440, text would be seriously tiny any higher than this! It's a massive leap up from 1080p, the difference is astounding when you see one against the other

Text size can be adjusted though and 16:10 is better than 16:9 imo.

aln · 24 Jan 2012 at 18:25

Apparently there was a 24" 4k monitor at the latest CES, which was probably specifically 3840x2160. I welcome higher resolutions, but as a PC monitor I'd be hoping for a return to sensible ratios such as 16:10.

EDIT: I can't find the link I was looking for, but I did find these:

http://www.google.com/search?q=CES+...w.,cf.osb&fp=9b4c6b3747e188ff&biw=972&bih=661

Perhaps I was wrong with the size, which is a shame as I find 24" is the sweet spot.