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Best PC desktop monitor for writers?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by ringer, Mar 14, 2012.

  1. ringer

    ringer Active Member

    All you NON-Mac users... which desktop monitor do you guys like for hooking up to a laptop?

    I"m having a really hard time finding one that's sufficiently height-adjustable so I can avoid developing scoliosis (and so that my laptop screen doesn't block half the monitor), and I'm having an equally hard time finding one that show me more than a few paragraphs at a time. (Damn horizontal orientation!)

    Figured you guys would have been through this ordeal before.

    Your advice (and model numbers) would be MOST appreciated!

    Thank you!
     
    ringer, Mar 14, 2012
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  2. SpeedTchr

    SpeedTchr Well-Known Member

    If your laptop has an HDMI port, get a 30"+ TV/monitor for your desk. You'll thank me later.
     
    SpeedTchr, Mar 14, 2012
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  3. FileNotFound

    FileNotFound Well-Known Member

    ^ This. Also, if you're hooking up your laptop to a monitor, get an external keyboard and mouse too and move the laptop off to the side. A wireless keyboard and mouse kit can be had for like $30.
     
    FileNotFound, Mar 14, 2012
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  4. Cigar56

    Cigar56 Member

    The bigger the monitor, the better. Less strain on your eyes and greater efficiency with all the space.
     
    Cigar56, Mar 18, 2012
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  5. SeanKennedy

    SeanKennedy Member

    We use old Dell monitors, keyboards and mice w/ our laptop docks in the office.
     
    SeanKennedy, Mar 18, 2012
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