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Julie

Julie Report 2 Sep 2014 20:08

I am looking to replace my small 4:3 flat screen monitor. The lions share of my computer use is on family history websites e.g. genes, ancestry, familysearch. I'm looking for views/advice on the best screen size & configuration for viewing the content of such sites. Also comments on whether there is any appreciable difference caused by choice of browser.

Mayfield

Mayfield Report 2 Sep 2014 21:05

Bigger the better, size does matter ;-)
I like Firefox IE seemed more prone to problems, but best just t download a selection and see how you go you can have several browsers installed and just open them when you want. I can quite happily open IE and Firefox and switch between them no problem.

Researching:
Moribus facit homo,

Julie

Julie Report 2 Sep 2014 21:22

Thanks for the reply Mayfield

RolloTheRed

RolloTheRed Report 3 Sep 2014 00:13

Chances are that the graphics engine on yr machine may not have the poke to drive the latest 24-30in screens many of which do not have a VGA adapter. The most cost effective ug would be 19in 5:4 format 1280x1024 and 16:9 1440*900. Both these sizes are obsolete retail but ez to pick up in good condition used for around £20 on eBay etc. Avoid budget brands. Curry's et al have new 20 and 22 in screens for £100 - 150 which are usable small office / home but not professional level. Avoid high gloss looks good but sunlight makes the image vanish! Viewsonic are good performers.

Researching:
The Man In the High Castle

BillinOz

BillinOz Report 3 Sep 2014 02:27

Sky's the Limit Julie, Explorer or Firefox,win7,8 or XP.

Mayfield, Good Advice,
Dont complicate it.


Bill

RolloTheRed

RolloTheRed Report 3 Sep 2014 09:28

u RU a 50 in screen then Bill ? ;-)

Researching:
The Man In the High Castle

BillinOz

BillinOz Report 3 Sep 2014 09:51

Yep Rollo 50 and 35 Baun ;-) ;-)

Julie

Julie Report 3 Sep 2014 22:15

Thanks for the advice Rollo, perhaps I should add that the current screen is older than
the rest of the system.