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Re:The Best Monitor for Programming: A Cheap 40" 4K TV by bartread on Monday November 27, 2017 @02:49AM (#15785559)
Reviews on Amazon suggest the Philips BDM4037UW isn't a good choice due to significant ghosting issues:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-BDM4037UW-00-40-Inch-Monito...

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Re:The Best Monitor for Programming: A Cheap 40" 4K TV by Awaythrov on Monday November 27, 2017 @03:09AM (#15785631)
Big caveat emptor on this one.

I have it on my desk right now and ghosting is really, really bad. Static contrast ratio is best in class, second only to oled monitors.

If you are looking for large office/work monitor only or you can borrow one with no strings attached, go for it. Otherwise stay away.

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Re:The Best Monitor for Programming: A Cheap 40" 4K TV by sz4kerto on Monday November 27, 2017 @07:04AM (#15786685)
Yep, I specifically meant it for programming / office work.
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Re:The Best Monitor for Programming: A Cheap 40" 4K TV by LiquidFlux on Wednesday November 29, 2017 @11:02AM (#15807811)
I jumped on the Philips BMD40 train immediately at launch for £600 a few years back, the ghosting is an absolute nightmare.

A huge boon for productivity having come from multiple 27" 1440p monitors before, and the BDM40 is something I might recommend for somebody looking to get in and get in cheap.

I'll definitely be splurging for something better next time however.

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