Most monitors on the market are 16:9 which is great for multimedia. However it's not so good for developing on - this is because vertical space is at a premium, and too many applications and operating systems tend to plonk their own elements there. This is especially apparent in Windows (taskbar) and even worse in OSX (menu bar, dock) - they probably look nice but aren't necessarily conducive to productivity and instead we learn to live with it. Further, the IDEs we use tend to have quite a bit of information at the bottom, menus on top, while tools go on the sides. This means that the coding real estate is actually quite small.
With the above in mind, I switched from a 16:9 to this 16:10 monitor from Dell based on other reviews here, and what a difference it has made. That extra vertical space is noticeable and absolutely great. IDEs have breathing room, more of everything is visible despite the OSes. Photoshop and Lightroom are much better for it as well, more editing space. It performs well when it comes to games, again with more space. Everything - more!
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 18 x 55 x 51.3 cm; 4 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 860-10161 |
| Manufacturer | Dell Computers |
| Color | Black |
| Standing screen display size | 60.96 Centimetres |
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1200 |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 5 Grams |
| Item Weight | 4 kg |
