Computer screens

[MJ224]

There has been a mention of computer screens in a recent thread....

I have a pre-loved(?) Dell Latitude E6430 laptop. Its getting on now, but has loads of RAM and big hard disk which suits me. Also runs a i5 CPU. And generally works well..

My concern is the screen, I have gone through the screen calibration app on board, but do wonder whether its a good image or not. It's a bit different from my Surface Pro, that gives a really good and clear image. The Surface pro really works well, but the screen is too small for my ultimate liking.

I prefer a laptop as it's just so handy to use, room-wise and portability.

I would be interested in opinions as to what is a reasonable set up, cost-wise and perfection wise (?)

[AMc]

[Walti]

Re: Computer screens

Dell do a couple of really good largish screens that would work with your laptop, see if you can check the graphics processor output for maximum resolution and go looking for a screen around that, screens aren't particularly expensive any more so you should be able to get something really good...

I have a 27" monitor with "5k" resolution (5000 pixels wide) and the Olympus images are simply great on that.

I believe LG make the screens for most monitors (I await correction) so I'd suggest a couple of these to look at!

LG 24"

Or you could go mad with one of these: LG 5k 27" monitor

[MJ224]

Re: Computer screens

Are you looking for a recommendation for an external monitor

Probably...……..

But I don't really want to go down the desktop pooter, as space and portability is an issue at the mo...…….

But adding another screen might offend that wish too...………….

[MJ224]

Re: Computer screens

Dell do a couple of really good largish screens that would work with your laptop, see if you can check the graphics processor output for maximum resolution and go looking for a screen around that, screens aren't particularly expensive any more so you should be able to get something really good...

I have a 27" monitor with "5k" resolution (5000 pixels wide) and the Olympus images are simply great on that.

I believe LG make the screens for most monitors (I await correction) so I'd suggest a couple of these to look at!

LG 24"

Or you could go mad with one of these: LG 5k 27" monitor

[wornish]

Re: Computer screens

Might find this site useful.

https://www.t3.com/features/best-laptop

The number 1 is very nice indeed but not cheap!

[OM USer]

Re: Computer screens

My 17" Dell laptop has a native (internal screen) resolution of 1920x 1080 but I have it permanently connected via a display port cable to a BenQ BL2420PT 24 inch QHD Designer Monitor (1440p, 100% sRGB, Rec 709, Height Adjustment, CAD/CAM and Animation Mode, VGA/DVI-DL/DP1.2/HDMI) - Black

[AMc]

Re: Computer screens

FWIW I use an LG IPS235 which is a few years old.
It was allegedly colour calibrated before it left the factory which I understand isn't the end of the process as light colour and level in the room are important too.
As I seldom print I wasn't too concerned.


The IPS is or at least was important. IPS panels have greater contrast so a wider colour space than Tn panels. No idea if anyone still makes Tn panels as I haven't investigated for a few years.


FWIW I use a 1920x1080p screen on a very low end graphics processor and it works fine. My elderly XP machine can also support that res. but it's pretty flickery and horrid.

[Tram]

[Wreckdiver]

Re: Computer screens

I have a Dell XPS 15 (which was recommended to me by someone on this forum a few years ago). It is just about the ultimate for photo work, I absolutely love it. It has a 4K screen, however, the price might be a sticking point. There are cheaper versions of the machine though.

Steve

[MJ224]

[wornish]

Re: Computer screens

The Lenovo all-in-one looks like excellent value for what you get. Its less than half the price of an iMac. The only difference being the 5K display on the iMac.

[chris]

Re: Computer screens

I have exactly the same concerns over my cheapy laptop screen, but don't want a desktop. Perhaps just getting a monitor is the answer.... I shall watch this thread with interest.

[Wreckdiver]

Re: Computer screens

I am in the process of building a new PC for photo work and today got around to making the decision of which monitors to get. I was thinking of a single 32" 4K monitor (BenQ SW320) but really wanted 2 displays so perhaps a couple of BenQ 270s - BenQ way too expensive, so ruled them out. Finally decided on these, which have the same Infinity Edge screens as my laptop: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop...or-accessories

Amazon worked out a bit cheaper than directly from Dell yet still retains the 3 year warranty. Just have to wait now until the i9 processor I want becomes available at the end of July

So, almost there to a new system

Steve

[MJ224]