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  1. EL PRESIDENTE

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    I need a new monitor, just need something with an HDMI input.

    At costco they have:

    34" LG Ultrawide- $250
    32" Dell IPS Monitor- $175
    32" Samsung Curved Monitor- $200

    Not sure what I should cop. No gaming, used to print money online using my $499 E-Biz course.

    What should I get? Leaning towards the Samsung
     
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    What kind of computer and does it have a video card?
     
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    I prefer two monitors not quite that big. But here you go, some even less. I seem to have better luck with the ViewSonic than the others.

    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...90&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=36
     
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    I had a two monitor set up, found it a bit clunky looking on my desk. I have 2 24" Dell monitors right now. I mean they work ok, but I really want an HDMI so I can dock my phone using the Samsung DEX system as well as mirror my chromebook.
     
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    Go for it!

    I have two at home, and one on the boat. I like the ability to automatically separate stuff on two. You can manually on one if it is big enough but not by definition like you can with two. Yeah, clunky might be a good word for the appearance. But then compared to the crap parked around under it, big deal! My house anyway.:cool2:
     
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    I'm more inclined to have one huge monitor versus two. I really don't use the dual monitor thing too often. Maybe I'll try it for a while before buying.
     
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    I bought the $175 Dell at Costco a couple of weeks back. Seems fine.

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    yeah, I may do that. Wonder if that curved monitor is cool at all or just a waste. That LG 34" went on sale for $50 off as well just starting today. It almost seems not in a good proportion since its an ultrawide format though
     
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    The best monitors I have are Samsung’s.
     
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    These are indestructible
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    I may just get the curved one, dunno. if all things being equal, I guess having a curved monitor may be different.
     
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    I kind of hate my curved monitors, it really does nothing for me. You may have a different experience though.
     
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    It sure would be difficult for me to use on the boat. Depending on where I am going, I sometime rotate the monitor so the wide screen gives preference to North/South. I sure don't think the curve would help me view it from the cockpit.
     
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    I really like my Dell monitors - but I only buy the Ultrasharp ones - which are more expensive. I have no idea how the cheaper models do. If you spend a lot of time in front of the monitors - do not cheap out and buy a good one. Your eyes will thank you.
     
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    I have a 3 monitor setup. Two monitors on my desk and then an HDMI cable running to the Samsung 50" LED TV on the wall.
     
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    Multiple gpu’s? Or a splitter?
     
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    One gpu.
     
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    So you can have two white cocks on each monitor and a BBC on the 50"? Maybe an asian cock on your iphone?
     
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