Monitor for Programming/Office

Lblackmam8a24 on 12/06/2018 - 21:14

Hi Oz Bargainers,

I am thinking of getting a 27 or 34 inch monitor for programming/office and occasional gaming purposes.

In the past, I have been a fan of Dell Ultrasharp IPS monitor.

What are your thoughts and what would you recommend for something under $700?

Thanks very much.

Computing Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor

Comments

  • wellglued14 on 12/06/2018 - 22:58

    I've been using the Dell UH271H for almost 3 years now, no complaints. 27" 1440p @ 60hz is the sweet spot for me, and I love the slim bezel design. Think I paid just under $700 back then, think the best price these days are around $550.

  • altomic on 12/06/2018 - 23:02
    +1

    get an AOC.

    inexpensive, but damn decent.

    I have dual 22" monitor for my home "work" computer.

    you can get a 27" for $199 delivered (less if using a code) - $184 delivered from Futu Online with PAMPER20

    I'm cheap. I found my first monitor during hard rubbish. the second I grabbed off ebay second hand for $10. (both the same model) a total score.

    • blackmam8a24 on 13/06/2018 - 15:30

      Cheap for 1ms 27inch monitor. Any downsides?

    • AlienC on 13/06/2018 - 15:34

      Teaxh me senpaix or help me find a monitor I need one for my new rig i7-2600 GTX 1050ti 32gb ddr3 ram build coming on Friday.

      Honestly don't mind anything 1080p/1440p 69hz 100hz whatever just anything probably around 25 inches or higher

  • RJK on 12/06/2018 - 23:54
    +1

    Having gotten a 29" ultrawide display, I wouldn't go back to normal widescreen. You can more comfortably have 2 windows open side by side, something which I used to do with 2 monitors.

    I wouldn't go less than 29" for ultrawide (since obviously you lose vertical height relative to the increased horizontal).

    You can get the LG 29" ultrawide for roughly $300 with the discount code including express delivery:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LG-29-UltraWide-Freesync-Full-HD…

    The 34" can be gotten for less than $500.

    • blackmam8a24 on 13/06/2018 - 10:24
      +1

      Hi RJK,

      I have been seriously considering ultrawide as well. Good to hear your view on this. Should be great display code side by side and still have the Browser open.

      Cheers.

  • Ryanek on 13/06/2018 - 07:44

    I highly recommend the LG 34UC98. The IPS panel is amazing.

    • blackmam8a24 on 13/06/2018 - 11:06
      +1

      Hi Ryanek,

      Is curved monitor worth paying extra for? My understanding is that it's great for gaming and waching movies. For general purpose work, is it making a difference?

      • Ryanek on 13/06/2018 - 11:26

        For TV's it's a gimmick but for monitors of this size a curved space is great. Unless you do photo/video editing work that requires straight lines then it's worth it IMO.

  • xaykogeki on 13/06/2018 - 09:17
    +1

    Have you also tried to code with a monitor that goes portrait instead of landscape? Easier to skim through codes.

    • blackmam8a24 on 13/06/2018 - 10:22

      Hi xaykegeki,

      I plan to use my existing 22 inch Dell for portrait mode for code display, and the new monitor for other screens like webpage, console, etc.

      Thanks!

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