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Planning to get a 26" LCD - is it too big?

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SpeedMax   01-29-2009 at 08:58:37 PM

Hey guys,

I'm planning to get a Samsung T260 26" LCD Monitor for my new Core i7 rig that's gonna have a EVGA GTX 295 Graphics Card. I'm just wondering is 26" too big for a desktop monitor?? Right now i'm on a 5:4 19" LCD Monitor on my old desktop, so i'm kinda worried about the comfort level with this thing. Is it comfortable for normal usage like web browsing, word processing..etc etc?

Would like to hear your opinions and thanks in advance.


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Homeboy2   01-30-2009 at 06:31:58 PM
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You cannot be too thin or rich or have too big a monitor

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SpeedMax   01-30-2009 at 07:14:51 PM
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Nice and very informative reply..thanks :P

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jaguarskx   01-31-2009 at 11:07:20 AM
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As long as you have the desk space for it, then why not?

I have a 26" NEC LCD2690WUXi on my desk.

Basically it depends on your preference. Go to a store and check out any 26" monitor. I sit about 20" away from my 26" monitor when doing casual work and maybe as close as 18" when gaming. Find out what range is comfortable for you.

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Pete K   01-31-2009 at 03:57:08 PM
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Go for it. I upgraded from 19" to 28" mainly for photoshop and premiere.
Now I wish to win a Lotto to get 32" and build i7 skulltrail.

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SpeedMax   02-01-2009 at 05:25:28 AM
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hmmm..cool thanks for the replies guys, appreciate it :)

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