I'm curious why you would pick the Dell P2415Q instead of the LG 24UD58 which is more cheaper and has the same panel ?
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I'm curious why you would pick the Dell P2415Q instead of the LG 24UD58 which is more cheaper and has the same panel ?
Seriously though, probably 2x landscape most of the time, but I do want to try some use of portrait too. I have a reasonably wide desk, (about 6' I guess?) so I'll experiment a bit I suppose.
Work is mostly writing - code, terminal shells, documentation, etc - and a browser. For writing and the terminal the extra height helps, for the browser it's probably not an issue either way, most things aren't overly wide but they also are inherently designed to scroll and/or fit to the window.
One downside to portrait is that full-screen view with 2 apps doesn't adapt to portrait.
Once it arrives I need to re-visit my cable management setup, so I can adjust them up/down/rotate more easily.
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As far as I can tell, that model is not available for sale here. Also, it doesn't appear to be hight adjustable, or rotate.
I purchased the Dell P2415Q monitor but also looked at the LG. I selected the Dell because:
* The Dell stand has rotate, pivot, tilt, raise/lower. The LG has tilt only (AFAIK).
* The Dell has four USB 3 ports. I don't believe the LG has any.
* The Dell has on/off and four screen adjustment buttons on the computer bezel facing forward (toward the user). The LG has a joystick
* I've had four Dell monitors and haven't had an issue with any of them. LG is a good company but I was comfortable sticking with Dell.
The LG has some stuff that the Dell doesn't but none of it was important to me.
I actually back tracked on my decision to keep that monitor. The 4K is nice but everything was too small for my eyes. Ended up going with the Viewsonic VP2771 monitor(1440), loved it so much I ordered another for a dual setup
That's what scaling is for. You didn't expect to run a 4K dispaly at native resolution, did you?
just to be sure of one thing :
On the new Mac mini with a 4K monitor you still have this window with the sentence "Using a scaled resolution may affect performances" ?
On the new Mac mini with a 4K monitor you still have this window with the sentence "Using a scaled resolution may affect performances" ?
Yep if it’s not just straight 2x (looks like 1920x1080, one option to the left of what you’ve got selected there) it shows that warning.
ok then I will not try again 4K with custom scaling
That's entirely up to you. I use it in the same mode (albeit one 'notch' higher than yours, at 'looks like 2560x1440'), and it's not a problem for me.
Currently a single one, but others have reported using dual 4K displays in 'irregular' (i.e. not straight 2x) scaling.
The key is to have enough memory. The iGPU will consume up to 1.5GB of system RAM. 8GB is known to be problematic, 32GB is known to be OK, I don't recall if anyone with 16GB had issues or success (except one particular case with a single 16GB, losing the benefit of Dual Channel memory).
I'm literally waiting for my second 4K to arrive, hopefully this week. I'll post back once it's arrived and setup.
A new 27" UHD monitor appeared on BenQ's website: PD2720U. No info on pricing or availability yet, barely any google results:
https://www.benq.com/en/monitor/designer/pd2720u.html
https://www.benq.com/en/monitor/designer/pd2720u.html
It's easy to figure out where this monitor fits in the BenQ lineup by doing a compare on BenQ's site with the PD2700U. Basically, it offers more colour gamut, more ports and lower native contrast.
The PD2700U is US$540. Looks like this will sell for more, but who knows by how much. I imagine that it won't take long for the price to be up. Whether it's attractive depends on gamut, port and contrast needs.
One can do a compare at the bottom of this page: https://www.benq.com/en/monitor/designer.html
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I was already set on the PD2700U, but I think the P3 color garmut and added Thunderbolt connectivity, including daisy chaining (I'm going for a dual monitor setup), would be a worthwhile upgrade. It also includes BenQ's Hotkey Puck which seems to make navigation in settings easier. Definitely waiting for this one.
That actually looks really nice, it's a shame they don't do something at a smaller physical dimension (e.g. 4K somewhere in the range of 21" to 24").
Good catch. B&H shows 32" version for $1,199 so I expect it to be around $999 mark. It's funny how all over the place the pictures of the monitor are on that page – impossible to know what the actual monitor looks like. I would go by how the 32" version is (no chin, joystick in the back, ports on the right...) because that webpage is up for some time now: https://www.benq.com/en/monitor/designer/pd3220u.html
I actually got PD2700U a week ago. Nothing to boast about, the new one will definitely be a better, albeit more expensive, choice.
Yes, I understand the PD2700U is a solid, affordable option - nothing fancy. Is there anything you didn't like in particular?
Well, a price tag close to 1000$ would rule the PD2720 out for me. I'd be ready to pay a reasonable premium for P3 and Thunderbolt, but not twice the amount.
In europe the PD3200U seems to be about 300€ more expensive than the PD2700U (suggested retail price difference is even closer to 400€. I'd expect a similar difference with the XX20U models. I'd estimate 700-800€, which would also be my limit for that display.
Anyone running a Mac mini on a 4k monitor have choppy animations with launchpad? I'm wondering if it's because I only have 8GB RAM currently and I'm using most of it, I have a 16GB kit on the way.
I am not having this or any other monitor problem with 8GB RAM on an Asus 32" 4K monitor (PA32UC).
Nice find, I actually tested PD2700U but this one looks way better, both in aesthetics and features, particularly this feature seems killer to me:
"PD2720U is empowered by the newly designed hotkey puck G2 which allows designers to customize shortcuts to their preferred features through the upgraded OSD. The hotkey puck G2 leaves 3 single function keys as well as a rotation key to let users designate them to features that they require the most at work. Additionally, designers can adjust the brightness, contrast and volume of the monitor based on their preferences through the dial on the hotkey puck. To return to the previous level of the settings, designers can simply press the return key to instantly go back to the previous level."
Switching modes from low blue light to regular sRBG on the PD2700U was a pain because going through the OSD is quite involved, but with that G2 puck it seems like the perfect add-on.
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There was a time where a 27" monitor seemed overkill, but I'm glad I tried it, now going lower seems impossible to me
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Just the standard best for this display, I’m only noticing the choppy animation when I open launchpad.