My 2 cents' worth:
I use two 29 inch 21:9 monitors in my shack. The monitor size was selected
because of the available space on my desk (gap between shelf above transceivers
and hutch above). A smaller monitor would introduce too much risk of
eyestrain given distance between seat and screen, and a larger monitor would
just be...too big.
A single 21:9 monitor is (in my opinion) just large enough to comfortably fit
the various N1MM+ windows I frequently use/consult in SO2R operation. A 16:9
was a little cramped. A dual 4:3 monitor arrangement works, but the break
between screens is distracting.
I like having two monitors, positioning one directly in front, and one off to
the side. Windows that I need to focus on go on the primary monitor; windows
that I only want/need for occasional reference, go to the side. But, I realize
that I'm unconventional in that regard. Two 21:9's is probably overkill, but
I like the symmetry.
I can see where a single 32:9 monitor would be very comfortable to use, but
I've gotten too used to "important stuff in front; other stuff to the side" to
be in a hurry to go back to single-monitor use.
--
Michael Adams | mda@n1en.org
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