OLED monitors

[phinix]

I can't find my previous OLED thread, so will start a new one.

I keep seeing announcements of those new OLED PC monitors, but they all are mostly 27" - who uses such small screens nowadays. I mean I would think that 32" is a minimum for OLED and 4K. Personally I think 40" is perfect, but we can only use OLED TVs and only get 42" ones (C4 or upcoming C5).
Why they still don't get us some nice, standard ratio (not those stupid ultra wides) 40" monitors?
I have 48CX but want to swap for C4 42" cause 99% of the time for desktop use, I keep windows smaller than full screen. When I had 40" Philips monitor years ago, that was pretty much sweet spot for me.

[tp4tissue]

The small screens are alot more profitable. That's why the manufacturers are pushing them.

If you move the table back off the wall, and put the monitor Down a bit. That's the better way to use TVs.  Or use separate motor lift for the table and tv like Tp4 so you can sit and stand.

[Sniping]

32 is actually quite on the large end for gaming monitors. the recent batch of oled monitors released last year were all 32" ones. they're quite good for mixed use but if you need bigger, you're out of luck unfortunately. the 32" models have a lot of good features like USB-C thunderbolt PD, built in KVM, and some have heatsinks to manage temperatures and prolong the life of the monitor. I personally use a 42 OLED. using a TV is certainly fine for browsing and some gaming but I totally see the appeal of the smaller displays that are purpose built for PC use.

[tp4tissue]

The problem isn't the monitor, the problem is the space.

If we don't have a pc room to ourselves. Can't go bigger if the table has to be against the wall.


Tp4's main pc room is a small 10x10, but without bed or anything else, a motorized standing desk and motorized TV lift allows placement of the table at 1/3 from the wall. Now you can use up to 85ish inches at this distance. Or Up to 100inch if you want your back against the back wall.

Tp4 would argue 1/3 from front is better, because it gives you a little walking space while standing. Some times you do some kicks, get some range of motion.


Sitting for more than 3-4 hours is not healthy. Slowly destroying the spinal discs. Ask how Cripple-p4 knows? Sitting for 10-14 hours a day for 25 years.