Monitor Resolution Size

[forcebwithu]

I'm looking to replace a failing 23" monitor with a 27" one. I primarily use the monitor for business (coding and documentation writing), but also for movies. I understand if I go to a resolution higher than 1920x1080 that will be great for movies, but how will that affect the viewing of office apps? I'm budgeting up 20,000B for a monitor, any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks.
 

[philkrenshaw]

My computer is an old Mac Mini. I use a 65" 4K TV as my monitor. The computer doesn't output 4K, I just use an HDMI cable and the TV just gives me a VERY sharp 1080p display. Things like Office work just fine.

[Woofiee]

Normally you can also change the system font size. I'm moving from a old 27" iMac (2010) to a new 27" 5K model, and that means the screen is like 3-4 times denser than what I was used to. You can kick the font size up, so you still have a great landscape for windows, and "Hellen Keller" text for reading. 

[ctrlcopypaste482]

Most movies you'll be watching won't be 4k, so it won't matter too much. 20k baht is a huge budget for a monitor. You could probably get two decent 27 inch monitors for that price.

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[phuketexpert]

I would definitely go with a 4K monitor since there are many source if you have a fast internet connection on your PC.  So get your 4k 27inch and sign in to your NETFLIX account and enjoy the amazing 4K movies / series. You will love it man just go for it ;) 

[forcebwithu]

I ended up buying the BenQ BL2711U 27" 4K UHD monitor from Lazada. I see the price is now 23,000B, but back in Dec I got it for 16,358B which included a 1,231B Lazada promo discount.

I run three monitors off a ThinkPad docking station. Plugging this monitor in I discovered a limitation of the docking station, it's only capable of driving a monitor at the 4K resolution if the other two monitors are turned off. As it is, I primarily use the monitor for coding work, so run all three monitors at 1080p as text would be too small at 4K.

[philkrenshaw]

I use my 65" 4K tv as my computer monitor. I use a wireless keyboard from a recliner across the room.

[Oukiva]

On ‎10‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 10:38, forcebwithu said:

I ended up buying the BenQ BL2711U 27" 4K UHD monitor from Lazada. I see the price is now 23,000B, but back in Dec I got it for 16,358B which included a 1,231B Lazada promo discount. //

A nice monitor .

Today at 17'500 - 17'900 THB on Lazada and main Thai online shops, probably depending of USD/THB exchange rate, but I would not buy such an expensive monitor online .

If ever I get a problem with him, I prefer be able to bring it to a shop that having to send him by post far away... I see by example that JIB sell it, and as they have a nice big shop inside Tukcom, I could have bought it there by example. 

[forcebwithu]

18 minutes ago, Oukiva said:

A nice monitor .

Today at 17'500 - 17'900 THB on Lazada and main Thai online shops, probably depending of USD/THB exchange rate, but I would not buy such an expensive monitor online .

If ever I get a problem with him, I prefer be able to bring it to a shop that having to send him by post far away... I see by example that JIB sell it, and as they have a nice big shop inside Tukcom, I could have bought it there by example. 

You raise a valid point about it's easier to return a defective productive to a shop rather than having to ship back to someplace for repairs. Although I can't remember the last time I bought a quality, name brand electronic product that has failed within the first three years of use. Based on that experience I'm willing to trade the risk of purchasing a defective product for the convenience and lower cost I usually get by buying online.

Thanks for the link to JIB. Didn't realize they had an online presence. I'll certainly use them in the future if their price is competitive.

[Pole]

the large monitors are better for documents, coding gaming etc.  Been using a 30" one for 10 years and to be fair it was an extravagant purchase at the time but Its been worth it.

Depending if you have a separate room for an office or you have a main room with a desk if you do use a television as a monitor I wouldn't go for 1080 I would recommend a 4k television.   You would probably find the lower resolution too restrictive for what you want.