[SOLVED] 1 monitor instead of 2 and is it bigger?

[BasicConcept]

Hello,

I am currently having a 22 inch monitor as well as a 20 inch monitor next to each other. I am planing to sell these 2 monitors and buy one big monitor. The big monitor I was hoping to get is a 34 inch monitor.

However, I am not sure if this will be bigger than my two monitors combined? I am looking to buy a monitor that simply is much bigger than my two monitors combined. Would 34 inch equal to be bigger than having a 22 inch + 20 inch? I am not sure so I need some advice. Sadly my math and imagination sucks.

Thanks!

 

[Hellfire13]

This should be a good place to review your imagination...
http://www.displaywars.com/22-inch-16x9-vs-34-inch-16x10
Keep in mind that the Aspect Ratio of your current and future screen is quite significant for this comparison.

 

[BasicConcept]

This should be a good place to review your imagination...
http://www.displaywars.com/22-inch-16x9-vs-34-inch-16x10
Keep in mind that the Aspect Ratio of your current and future screen is quite significant for this comparison.

Thank you but that kinda doesnt answer my question.

My question is basically how big are my two monitors combined and what is the minimum size required of the new monitor to be bigger than the two combined?

 

[Hellfire13]

Thank you but that kinda doesnt answer my question.

Your question is very perspective driven. Me(and most other tech people I know) for example, when I am comparing between your current monitors vs a 34 inch, the bezels are a big letdown for two seperate units put together, irrespective of how big they seem combined or how thin the bezels are. So, for me a 34 inch is a step forward. It might not add up horizontally to the total size of the two units but without the bezel it certainly looks like one big screen. Also, remember that any change from what you are used to will take time to sink in over time.
Also, as mentioned in the earlier post, the Aspect Ratio is important to make this comparison.
Why don't you go to a store and check out for yourself side by side? I think you will be able to understand it better practically than theoretically.

 

[BasicConcept]

Your question is very perspective driven. Me(and most other tech people I know) for example, when I am comparing between your current monitors vs a 34 inch, the bezels are a big letdown for two seperate units put together, irrespective of how big they seem combined or how thin the bezels are. So, for me a 34 inch is a step forward. It might not add up horizontally to the total size of the two units but without the bezel it certainly looks like one big screen. Also, remember that any change from what you are used to will take time to sink in over time.
Also, as mentioned in the earlier post, the Aspect Ratio is important to make this comparison.
Why don't you go to a store and check out for yourself side by side? I think you will be able to understand it better practically than theoretically.

Okay, I do get your answer now. Let me rephrase. Assuming I buy a 34 inch wide screen curved monitor and invest a certain amount into it, then I do not want to basically have the same "screen size" then what I do have right now as it wouldnt make sense to buy a new monitor as it will just look the same size wise?

You believe that in that case the 34 inch will be bigger and it will take time to get used to? Also, imagining the monitor without bezel I still want it to be bigger (not just appearing bigger) if that makes sense.

 

[Hellfire13]

Okay, I do get your answer now. Let me rephrase. Assuming I buy a 34 inch wide screen curved monitor and invest a certain amount into it, then I do not want to basically have the same "screen size" then what I do have right now as it wouldnt make sense to buy a new monitor as it will just look the same size wise?

You believe that in that case the 34 inch will be bigger and it will take time to get used to? Also, imagining the monitor without bezel I still want it to be bigger (not just appearing bigger) if that makes sense.

Horizontally, no it wont appear bigger. Vertically, depends on the aspect ratio. Overall, again, depends on the aspect ratio.
Again, its better to compare them physically, so go and check for yourself.

 

[DeauteratedDog]

Try cutting a piece of cardboard to the size of the 34" monitor and putting it beside/behind your two existing monitors and comparing them. Costs nothing and only takes a few minutes.

 

[BasicConcept]

Try cutting a piece of cardboard to the size of the 34" monitor and putting it beside/behind your two existing monitors and comparing them. Costs nothing and only takes a few minutes.

I like this idea, very smart Thanks!

 

[madmatt30]

Bigger? Obviously yes, more actual physical screen real estate than a 22 and a 20 inch monitor combined? Yes once again obviously.

The actual difference usage wise depends on the resolution of all 3 screens though.

If the 2 smaller monitors are both 1080p your total pixel count = 4,147,200

If the new monitor is 1440p total pixel count is 3,686,400

So there would actually be less useable space even though the surface area is bigger.

If the new monitor is 4k that's an entirely different outcome with a total pixel count of 8,294,400.

You have to take these into context, more screen surface are is not necessarily more useable screen space