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

I have 2 ultrawide setups

Work - 34 inch ultrawide with macbook sitting in front. I use the keyboard and trackpad of the laptop instead of a separate keyboard/mouse. I love the ultrawide for web development.
Gaming desk - 38inch ultrawide with a 27 in on the side. I rocked a single monitor for a while, but I got really tired of alt tabbing out of a game to see a message, or look at a guide. Second monitor is really nice to have. I did have the 27in vertical for a while, but this particular monitor has really shitty color shift so it's horizontal now until I get the motivation to swap it out for a different monitor I have