Recommend a dual work setup?

DanB · 2 Aug 2010 at 12:19

I have spent ages reading these threads, but thought I'd try to tap the knowledge of you screen experts! I've got the opportunity to replace my dual 19" 4:3 (1280x1024) LG L1930B TFTs at work (because one broke!)

I'm going to be using them for work, which is email and internet, plus some video editing and Photoshop. Obviously needs to be good for all-day use, so good quality image is a priority. Height adjustability would be preferable. No gaming. HDMI/HDCP not important.

I'm probably looking at 22" maximum, as two on a desk would be a bit large. I'm split between 1920x1080 and 1680x1050 (ie. whether I'd benefit more from the 16:10 screen space)

Budget is flexible - I'll ask and see if I can get! Probably unlikely to be spending >£600 for the pair, probably nearer £500 if possible.

Finally, I'm looking for a slim bezel for better dual usage, and they can't look too flashy! Some of the Samsung designs look a bit 'consumer', and that wouldn't do at work - don't want my colleagues noticing them too much

My initial thought is the Dell U2211H - any thoughts on that? Should I be concerned at 82% colour gamut, or will that suit me?

kylew · 2 Aug 2010 at 12:27

I'd reccomend two of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-046-DE&groupid=17&catid=1425&subcat=.

I know you said 22" maximum, but the extra inch isn't that noticable with them sitting on a desk, I'm sitting here in front of 3x 2408 screens.

Two of these should be perfect for photoshop and video editing and just over £500.

DanB · 2 Aug 2010 at 12:49

I'm reassured that you went for almost the same screens, but wouldn't going for the U2211H mean I'd get tighter pixel density, more room on my desk (I only have a medium-sized desk!) and also mean I'd save just a little bit of money? Is there any other technical reason why the U2311H is better than the U2211H?

DanB · 2 Aug 2010 at 13:25

I'm also giving consideration to the Dell 2209WA, which is the lower resolution, but 16:10 which might be better for work?

kylew · 4 Aug 2010 at 23:57

I personally think 1920x1080 is better suited to 23/24" screens. The screen quality will be perfectly fine of course, despite the the smaller one having a higher pixel density.

As for the lower-res-but-16:10, I'd say the 16:9 is still better as it's a higher res in each direction anyway.

DanB · 6 Aug 2010 at 10:23

It's a bit late I'm afraid! I plumbed for the Dell 2209WA and it turns out Dell manage a 24h turnaround on their monitors

I've got to say I'm very pleased - picture quality is superb. Now you can see how space is at a premium on my desk too