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Beeple who have tried both a dual-monitor setup and a single ultrawide setup: which did you prefer? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by MangoKangaroo@beehaw.org to c/askbeehaw@beehaw.org

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I'm reworking my computer setup, and I'm currently debating with myself over whether I want to pick up a second monitor, or sell my current one and replace it with an ultrawide. I figured I'd seek out anecdotes to see which setup people tend to prefer.

Edit: Thanks y'all for the responses. I see a lot of people doing UWD+1, a few using dual, and very few using none at all. I'm at least going to roll with two monitors, but I'll have to do some measuring to see if I can make an UWD+1 work for my desk.

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[–] msprout@beehaw.org 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Well, I'm not Beeple, but I'll try to answer the question anyway.

Honestly I've done it all — 4 monitors in a 2x2 grid, four side by side, two side by side, two side by side and one vertical. Honestly, what I took away from the experience is that monitor space is like the size of a bowl for goldfish. You'll pretty much always stretch out and figure out how to use screen real estate

When I simplified things down, I found I was happiest with one UWD, and a small second monitor off to the right. It's well suited for graphic design work, cus I can keep a document or Slack open on a small monitor and have a full UWD to handle all my toolbars and stuff.

[–] NightAuthor@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago

100% agree, also… I believe beetle refers to beehaw people, which you are.

[–] jokerwing@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I have also recently recovered from the 2x2 setup and prefer one UWD now

[–] C4d@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Interesting. What physical size and resolution are you working with?