[RBW] Re: (OT!) 'Nother off topic question about computer monitors for work

2017-08-05 Thread Surlyprof
Although I don't want to support the non-Riv content of the thread, I had an instant reaction to the question. There is a HUGE difference between HD and UHD. If you get a large monitor, the 4K UHD will display dramatically tighter resolution (3840x2160 vs. 1920x1080) Standard HD is difficult

[RBW] Re: (OT!) 'Nother off topic question about computer monitors for work

2017-08-05 Thread Garth
Merry Christmas everyone and to All good cheer :) 'tis too precious to be, to ever not be As per your "quest" . maybe this would help. It's 3 pages https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/pros-cons-of-using-large-screen-tvs-as-a-computer-monitor/ I guess I have a bias toward

Re: [RBW] Re: (OT!) 'Nother off topic question about computer monitors for work

2017-08-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
I appreciate some of the OTs and ignore others, and initiate them myself. I find it fascinating how there is a quality of thought and approach to OT subjects that may seem disparate, all because of our common interest in Rivendell bicycles. Overlap on these topics is not 100%, but I am amazed

Re: [RBW] Re: (OT!) 'Nother off topic question about computer monitors for work

2017-08-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Well, yes, obviously, and no. "No" because others have seemed quite happy to discuss cameras and fountain pens, diet, and coffee without any dissension. OTOH, I ought to have asked respondents to reply off list; please do so, at bertin...@gmail.com Thanks, Patrick On Sat, Aug 5, 2017 at 12:49

Re: [RBW] Re: (OT!) 'Nother off topic question about computer monitors for work

2017-08-05 Thread James Warren
Inappropriate thread Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 5, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > My approach to the same challenge (though no more than 4-5 windows in active > use) is more akin to my approach to bicycle computers (trying to help you out > on the OT

[RBW] Re: (OT!) 'Nother off topic question about computer monitors for work

2017-08-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
My approach to the same challenge (though no more than 4-5 windows in active use) is more akin to my approach to bicycle computers (trying to help you out on the OT linkage for Riv. content). One screen. I focus on one window at a time except for active edits from my editor(s). Focus and