Using an 8K TV as a Monitor

Re:Using an 8K TV as a Monitor by qingcharles on Tuesday October 29, 2024 @05:05PM (#41989399)

I had a 55" TV as my main display in 2022. Had it about a foot away from my face. It takes a few days, but your brain and body get used to the size.

I just bought a 39" ultrawide and for the first few days I thought "oh dear, I have to keep turning to see the whole thing," but I've not even thought about it for a couple of weeks now, so I guess I'm acclimated.

YMMV.

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Re:Using an 8K TV as a Monitor by kanbankaren on Tuesday October 29, 2024 @05:18PM (#41989507)

I have been using a 32" monitor for the last 10 years. I have found that I am using mostly the center of the monitor. The peripheral edges remain unused.

If I sit far from the monitor, then the FOV could be reduced, but then I have to increase the font size defeating the very purpose of maximizing screen real estate.

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Re:Using an 8K TV as a Monitor by xyztimm on Tuesday October 29, 2024 @06:35PM (#41990128)

This is pretty much what I concluded as well after using my 43" 4K LG monitor for about 3 years. Lately I've been trying out my wife's 27" Apple Studio Display. It's smaller but the PPI is amazing...

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Re:Using an 8K TV as a Monitor by walterbell on Tuesday October 29, 2024 @10:48PM (#41991521)

You can achieve the same perceptual PPI by sitting further away from your 43" monitor.

The longer focal length is much better for eye health, with less stress on ciliary muscles for focusing.

https://www.tools.rodrigopolo.com/display_calc/

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