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Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by navaati on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @09:30AM (#16115111)
Buy a computer screen. For example Dell P4317Q, it's a 43" 4K screen, about 1000€ (a bit less), gorgeous. It's the closest you can get.
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by semi-extrinsic on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @10:04AM (#16115354)
I use one as my main monitor, it's very good. Every time I upgrade my monitor size, it's irreversible since the claustrophobia of using a smaller display increases.
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by walterbell on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @10:35AM (#16115644)
What viewing distance do you use?
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by michaelbuckbee on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @11:07AM (#16115969)
Jumping in here, but I use a 55" curved 4k Samsung as a monitor (per recommendation of my optometrist). I stand around 40" from the center of the screen.
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by walterbell on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @12:05PM (#16116634)
Did the optometrist say why that size and curvature specifically?
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by michaelbuckbee on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @02:30PM (#16118108)
No, that was more me playing around with what would work (I started with a 4k 42" Seiki TV and this was the upgrade. At sizes larger than 40" the curved screen really helps you with better seeing the corners of the screen without having to lean.
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by semi-extrinsic on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @01:02PM (#16117226)
It varies a bit between sitting and standing, but about 100 cm to the closest point. To the furthest corner it's another 20 cm.
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by gnode on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @10:57AM (#16115851)
Unfortunately it seems there are no longer any OLED computer monitors on the market, with Dell having discontinued theirs. So if you want such a display you're forced to buy a smart TV (disregarding very expensive professional reference monitors).
Re:CES 2018: Look to the Processor, Not the Display, for TV ... by lamlam on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @04:18PM (#16119167)
This is actually what I ended up settling on for my personal space. But I would still like something bigger for a group viewing scenario (i.e. living room).