What is the Size of Your Monitor?

I use a the 15.6" screen of my laptop for all of my processing.

I am thinking about getting an additional 22-24" external monitor.

Do you think a larger monitor will make processing more accurate or easier?

Thanks.

I have a 24" and love it for processing. I did contemplate a 27" but space was also a consideration. Make sure you get a good monitor calibrator so you see what you'll get from a print. I use a Spyder Pro.

You need a properly calibrated system sir. Yes we like real estate the more the better...only if it is properly calibrated though.

I've got 23" which is about 20x12. I like the fact that I can see what an enlargement will look like easier.

OK...... I'm going to look at a larger monitor to use and I'm going to increase my RAM from 3 to possibly 8. Thanks.

OK...... I'm going to look at a larger monitor to use and I'm going to increase my RAM from 3 to possibly 8.


Calibration kinda takes the "surprise factor" out of the process..... but I'll still be sure to follow up.

Thanks.

I have a 24'' HD and love it. I've eye-ball calibrated it to my printer and my prints come out pretty darn close to the monitor image but would like to have it calibrated mechanically. You know what I'd really like now is a Wacom Intuos5 tablet. I've used one before and awesome. Not that most of us would use it that often but when you need it you'll be glad to have one.

I thought size didn't matter?

Seriously, like Bill I love my 24" monitor for editing. I didn't have room for a 27" but this one is just perfect.

I've spent a lot of time researching monitors. It can drive you crazy. One thing that you should pay attention to while shopping for a monitor is the panel used. Read this for an explanation of why the panel is important.

LCD Panel Technology - S-IPS, VA, Super PLS and TN Monitors

As you can see, a non-TN panel is preferred for image editing. But if you decide to go with a TN panel monitor don't settle for anything less than 16.7 million colors. In most cases this at least gives you a monitor that can simulate 8-bit rendering.

BTW, this explains why Apple monitors aren't cheap.

I use a Samsung Syncmaster 22" monitor for all my processing. This thing is awesome!

24 inch HDMI Acer...

24" Dell

I use both my 15inch and 17inch MBP depending on where I am. Would love a proper sized screen and Mac but they will have to wait until I get back from Africa in March 2013.

Laptop is 17" however I often hook it up to my TV (47") when I am screwing around with photoshop...

27" mac, had it for a few months now and love it.

Well, I am typing this on to an Acer 23" LED and it looks huge! Much brighter. I hope it will help.

Thanks for the input.

I have a 27inch IMac with 12gb of ram. and I really like it. Jeff

I have dual 22" monitors great for opening on 1 and processing on the other side by side, I would die with out 2 monitors.

22" NEC, or my 17" Dell laptop
Just depends what I'm doing

I am considering on buying this monitor to connect to my 15 & 17inch MBP Amazon.com: NEC PA271w-bk 27-Inch 2560 x 1440 1000:1 6ms Widescreen LCD Monitor: Computers & Accessories

grandpaw said:

I have a 27inch IMac with 12gb of ram. and I really like it. Jeff

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ditto