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[Guest 3850X2]

Monitor aspect ratios change for good reasons...

[alexhelvetica]

16:10 or 8:5 is dieing because it is considered an outdated format.

It is the same reason that 4:3 and 5:4 died out.

[byalexandr]

I'm pretty sure 16:9 will die out in the future and 21:9 will become the norm.

[Guest 3850X2]

I'm pretty sure 16:9 will die out in the future and 21:9 will become the norm.

 

16:10 or 8:5 is dieing because it is considered an outdated format.

It is the same reason that 4:3 and 5:4 died out.

 

Why were they considered outdated? What do people like about wider monitors?

[byalexandr]

Why were they considered outdated? What do people like about wider monitors?

It's wider. It's newer, it's nicer. Tell me, would you want this:

 

 

Or this:

 

 

Newer tech, more appeal. Simple.

[shypin]

i wonder if they would make a 360 degrees true "surround" monitor

that would be fun to play with

[Windows2000]

Since a lot of media content is being released at 16:9 ratio, it makes sense for hardware OEMs to apply that ratio.

I personally don't think 21:9 is going to be the "new standard" as some people hate it, and it doesn't make sense for multiple applications.

I mean 4:3 was and still is better for productivity, but it's an outdated standard now.

 

16:9 also looks much more sexier... 

 

And to answer your question about smaller monitors, why the hell would you want a small monitor when you're using a desktop?

It doesn't make sense.

The point of using a desktop is to use a computer on a nice big screen. 

If you cared about space, you should be buying laptops; not a desktop.

On a typical desk, you have space for monitors that are at least 23'.

[Windows2000]

i wonder if they would make a 360 degrees true "surround" monitor

that would be fun to play with

Don't know what you mean but it sounds cool. You should patent that sucker and sell it.

[byalexandr]

i wonder if they would make a 360 degrees true "surround" monitor

that would be fun to play with

You would have to crawl under it to get inside lol. I'm pretty sure most of the time you wouldn't even be looking behind you lol.

[Guest 3850X2]

It's wider. It's newer, it's nicer. Tell me, would you want this:

 

FPD_Samsung_940BX_35.jpg

 

Or this:

 

1display-inside.png

 

Newer tech, more appeal. Simple.

 

Neither. There is something that I hate with 21:9. It undermines media viewing.

[byalexandr]

Since a lot of media content is being released at 16:9 ratio, it makes sense for hardware OEMs to apply that ratio.

I personally don't think 21:9 is going to be the "new standard" as some people hate it, and it doesn't make sense for multiple applications.

I mean 4:3 was and still is better for productivity, but it's an outdated standard now.

 

16:9 also looks much more sexier... 

 

And to answer your question about smaller monitors, why the hell would you want a small monitor when you're using a desktop?

It doesn't make sense.

The point of using a desktop is to use a computer on a nice big screen. 

If you cared about space, you should be buying laptops; not a desktop.

On a typical desk, you have space for monitors that are at least 23'.

How does it not make sense for multiple applications? It's basically like having two monitors side by side.

[byalexandr]

Neither. There is something that I hate with 21:9. It undermines media viewing.

Well I like it because it's more cinematic and games look hella better.

[burnttoastnice]

i wonder if they would make a 360 degrees true "surround" monitor

that would be fun to play with

 

You could just get 4 projectors and align the image in a circle around you

I wouldn't see any practical use for a full-surround monitor except for gaming, and then again there's no point of that because VR already exists and is getting cheaper

[shypin]

You would have to crawl under it to get inside lol. I'm pretty sure most of the time you wouldn't even be looking behind you lol.

but that would be so awesome in fps games

say you are playing csgo then you will be able to physically turn around to see whats behind you

 

good point about the crawling part tho

ooh i know you can put a firepole in the middle

[byalexandr]

but that would be so awesome in fps games

say you are playing csgo then you will be able to physically turn around to see whats behind you

A lot slower than simple moving your mouse IMO. It would be cool, though I don't see a practical use for it.

[Guest 3850X2]

Well I like it because it's more cinematic and games look hella better.

 

Alright then, if we're all going to desire wider monitors, then why are we wanting to undermine desktop PC mobility?

[byalexandr]

Alright then, if we're all going to desire wider monitors, then why are we wanting to undermine desktop PC mobility?

What? I never said such a thing. I have an SG05 for fucks sake, my PC is probably the most mobile out of all the others here.

[Windows2000]

How does it not make sense for multiple applications? It's basically like having two monitors side by side.

You get less vertical viewing space. In cases like web browsing, 4:3 makes much more sense.

There is a reason why the iPad and the Surface (Now even the Galaxy Tabs) are @ 4:3 instead of 16:10/16:9

[byalexandr]

You get less vertical viewing space. In cases like web browsing, 4:3 makes much more sense.

There is a reason why the iPad and the Surface (Now even the Galaxy Tabs) are @ 4:3 instead of 16:10/16:9

I see your point. Well the good thing is my VG248QE can be in portrait mode.

[Guest Strangerbob]

People who think in "standards" really are thick.

 

Why cant we have all kinds of formats? 

 

Go look at steam survey... see how many different resolutions people actually use. Then remember there is NO standard in framerate either.

[ShadowCaptain]

connection technology where you can use a laptop as a monitor & keyboard for desktop PCs as long as the "monitor specs" are good?

 

 

My Alienware M18x has HDMI IN

 

So I can use it as a monitor for my PC, games console, Nvidia shield etc, you cant use the keyboard on it, but still

[Guest 3850X2]

My Alienware M18x has HDMI IN

 

So I can use it as a monitor for my PC, games console, Nvidia shield etc, you cant use the keyboard on it, but still

 

So you nave your M18X like this?

 

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMpeaVvct0XILa4Y73I7JOSZr6d-9pvpaBOy0hVWUAMEdNbG4tridOiiwqe_nM8bg?key=VGx0X1VPNl81eE9Va0EzRlpEYlpkWGtPLW5GRHd3

[ShadowCaptain]

So you nave your M18X like this?

 

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMpeaVvct0XILa4Y73I7JOSZr6d-9pvpaBOy0hVWUAMEdNbG4tridOiiwqe_nM8bg?key=VGx0X1VPNl81eE9Va0EzRlpEYlpkWGtPLW5GRHd3

 

Yes, can also connect PS4, blu ray players, I even run my nvidia shield through it to run emulators on a big screen

 

It ONLY does display no keyboard/mouse control

[Guest 3850X2]

Yes, can also connect PS4, blu ray players, I even run my nvidia shield through it to run emulators on a big screen

 

It ONLY does display no keyboard/mouse control

 

Can you post a picture of your setup?

[ShadowCaptain]

Can you post a picture of your setup?

 

I will later remind me in like 2 hours

 

Pictures of the machine here, you can see the HDMI in port - I dont have it in use permanently 

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/170701-the-alienware-m18x-review/