> Subject: Re: Dual screen > > On 02/20/18 09:25, Ed Greshko wrote: > > If I can only find the mini-HDMI cable that would connect > > to my laptop. I have never used a TV as a monitor so I don't know how well suited > > they are for this purpose. > > > I found my HDMI cable. The TV is a 48 inch model. It just so happens that its > preferred resolution is the same as my 11 inch laptop screen at 1920x1080. The fonts > on my laptop are very crisp and clear. On the TV, not so much when viewed close up. > Better when viewed from a distance but still not as good as a monitor. > > However, I think I may have found your problem. > > Looking at the specs for your TV/monitor we find that the screen size is 23.5" with a > pixel density of 66ppi at the native resolution. In searching for articles on using > TV as monitor they recommend a display with no less than 80dpi. I could not find the > specs on my TV's display. It is about 3 years old. > > Now compare that with my Asus monitors. They are 25" displays with a pixel density > of 117ppi at their native resolution of 2560x1440 > > (I think PPD, pixel per degree, may be a better measure but that seems harder t come > by or calculate) > > Everything is sharp and clear on my Asus monitors. > > I think you have HW which is never going to be satisfactory as a monitor. Probably > others with better understanding of display technology have their opinion. > > -- Thank to every who tired to help my in installing this monitor. I guess that I am going to try to return it to the seller. > _______________________________________________ > users mailing list -- users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe send an email to users-leave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > _______________________________________________ users mailing list -- users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send an email to users-leave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
