Monitors. Screen size v resolution.

pfpf

After researching new monitors I was just about to order a new one, however I think I have misunderstood size v resolution.
Currently using a 22" @ 1920x1080
Was about to buy a 27" @ 1920x1080

What I was wanting to achieve by this was when I have 2 webpages open side by side each still needs to be scrolled horizontally to see each side of the relevant page.
I was thinking a 27" would remove or at least minimise this need and that I may even get 3 pages open but of course back to more scrolling.

Is this actually the case or is it all down to resolution rather than size? So at the same resolution on a 27" monitor would I still have the same amount of scrolling to do on my 2 page split screen, just it would all be bigger?

I hope I made sense there. Thank you.

esuhl

pfpf wrote: »

...or is it all down to resolution rather than size? So at the same resolution on a 27" monitor would I still have the same amount of scrolling to do on my 2 page split screen, just it would all be bigger?

That's right.

But, since the text is bigger on the 27" screen, you could reduce the size in other ways. In many popular browsers, if you hit CTRL and either the + (plus) or - (minus) key, you can increase and decrease the size of the web page.

You could also change the default font size in some applications, and there's some info here about increasing (and presumably decreasing) the size of text, etc., in Windows:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/get-best-display-monitor

stator

If they have the same resolution then the same amount of scrolling will occur.

Get a 4k / UHD monitor and you'll never have to scroll again, but you may need a magnifying glass.

boliston

You want 2560x1440 for a 27" screen (1440p) as 1080p looks a bit pixellated on anything over 21.5"/22"

esuhl

stator wrote: »

Get a 4k / UHD monitor and you'll never have to scroll again, but you may need a magnifying glass.

Interesting... I just did a quick search for "UHD monitors" and found this rather helpful review of the overall experience.

https://pcmonitors.info/articles/the-4k-uhd-3840-x-2160-experience/

Looks like you'd need a really good graphics card to cope with the resolution and the ~4k displays aren't cheap... but now I really want one!

RumRat

I found that a 27" 2560 x 1440 monitor produced the sweet spot and would give you what you wanted.
When I was looking for a new monitor I got a bit frustrated with the fact that it wasn't that easy to pop into somewhere and compare them.
Currys for instance never had any connected....Same in all of the high street stores. I managed to find a small independent who helped and demonstrated 5 or 6 for me.

boliston

RumRat wrote: »

I found that a 27" 2560 x 1440 monitor produced the sweet spot and would give you what you wanted.
When I was looking for a new monitor I got a bit frustrated with the fact that it wasn't that easy to pop into somewhere and compare them.
Currys for instance never had any connected....Same in all of the high street stores. I managed to find a small independent who helped and demonstrated 5 or 6 for me.

I find that places like currys mainly seem geared up to sell laptops and the few pcs they sell will come with quite basic screens - people after a decent screen will mainly buy online from places like pcbuyit etc

I_have_spoken

I went for an Asus PB298Q 29 inch Widescreen AH-IPS Multimedia Monitor (2560x1080, 5ms) for £270

It's ultrawide (21:9 ratio) which seems odd at first but is ideal for 2 apps open side by side or films without black bars

getmore4less

Another option is to run 2 monitors if you are looking for more screen space.

Lots of options on how you lay stuff out you can have them side by side ot or vertical.

Mr_Toad

pfpf wrote: »

After researching new monitors I was just about to order a new one, however I think I have misunderstood size v resolution.
Currently using a 22" @ 1920x1080
Was about to buy a 27" @ 1920x1080

What I was wanting to achieve by this was when I have 2 webpages open side by side each still needs to be scrolled horizontally to see each side of the relevant page.
I was thinking a 27" would remove or at least minimise this need and that I may even get 3 pages open but of course back to more scrolling.

Is this actually the case or is it all down to resolution rather than size? So at the same resolution on a 27" monitor would I still have the same amount of scrolling to do on my 2 page split screen, just it would all be bigger?

I hope I made sense there. Thank you.

I agree with what the others have said.

However, I think the first thing you should do is check what the maximum resolution your graphics card is capable of.

If it can't support an output any higher than 1920x1080 then a bigger screen may not give you what you want, it will make things bigger and you can reduce the font size, as already suggested, but higher resolution requires that both the monitor and the graphics card are capable of supporting it.

RumRat

boliston wrote: »

I find that places like currys mainly seem geared up to sell laptops and the few pcs they sell will come with quite basic screens - people after a decent screen will mainly buy online from places like pcbuyit etc

I wouldn't buy one from Currys, but, the point was that it would be handy to be able to check out monitors before buying and it's difficult to do.
Bought mine online, but, with a bit more confidence that I'd like it after managing to see one in operation. Viewing also made sure I made the right choice regarding resolution...