As a 1080p 21’ monitor user, when I got my first Mac laptop seeing it’s HiDPI sharp text I was instantly hooked. Thing is, I still need to do my work on a PC. So I started my search for a higher resolution than usual monitor.
Recently, Dell dropped s2725qs which is a steal at 300 euros. It’s 4k 27 inch 120hz and 99% SRGB. I set it at 150% scale on KDE Plasma. It works well. Compared to Cinnamon where text was a bit fuzzy at 150% (fractional scaling duh…). Optimal scenario would be 5k so you can use 200%, hence no fractional scaling, but you can’t complain at this budget. My eyes are really happy now. I love it. Speakers are surprisingly decent. 120hz is very nice addition, actions like scrolling or playing a game make it so enjoyable.
I know this is technically not a HiDPI monitor, since they start usually at 200+dpi. This Dell is 161dpi, but works for me.
If you have any questions, let me know!
’ is feet in US right? :)
Pretty great upgrade, though!
In my experience, yeah. Searching for 11" returned inches and 11’ returned feet. It’s probably regional, though
oh my bad, meant inch lol. Thanks!
You can edit titles on Lemmy :)
Usually a single ’ means inches, a double means feet, from my experience. That said, monitors are usually referenced in inches in the USA but also in inches alongside cm in Australia.
Its literally the opposite. 5’9" is how I would express height in imperial, for example. Also, there may be some outliers, but monitors are measured in inches globally.
How great would a 9m diagonal monitor be tho.
Such a crick in the neck. Have to hike to scroll.
I no longer do, but I had a projector with a(n IIRC) 110" screen. That was nice. It was for the kind of viewing you do from the couch, though, not up close like most monitors.
I have one of those too. Great for a small apartment with limited space. Pull down screen. Can recommend.