therock005 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thinking of getting a new ultrabook laptop (13 inch). Everybody keeps saying how 4k is a waste on such a small screen. Both in terms of money and almost double power consumption. I wonder if 4K for CAD environment is worth it, even in such a small screen and worth the investment Has anybody experienced this to tell me first hand, or should i stick with good ol' Full HD Monitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Tillman Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I guess it could work and if all you're doing is viewing 2D stuff. But as Dolly Parton always said, it's like trying to put 50 lbs of mud in a 5 lbs sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Whats wrong with 1024 x 760 or 640 x 480 better still a green monochrome screen ! I grew up with a green screen and every one said wow look at that. What you have colour ! $k looking at your 13" screen from 4' away may be worth it. How many of us reach for their glasses to read their phone, go less spend the extra on a 24" 4k external screen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock005 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Looked a little more into it and it seems At least for the 13 to be a definite no no.. Lots of issues with display scaling and not much more to gain. And the battery drain is brutal Still wondering though if on the 15.6 could yield any advtanges. I'm looking into making a move for the Dell XPS 15, and 4k is something i'm still considering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I just got a 38” 4K wide panel at work. I’d advise against any thing below 27” for 4K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock005 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 38? That sounds like a TV not a Monitor. How far back are you sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Not too far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadgad Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I am using a 43" UHD 4k LG TV with IPS screen and am quite happy with it. Very reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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