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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Upgrading Laptop screen if editing with external monitor? | |
Conclusion first, then some thoughts. 1920x1080 is in common use with 23" and other monitors. So while I like the higher res screen, one may not "need" it with a 17" screen. The 4k has a wider gamut color coverage.
I have an xps17 with the 3840x2400 screen (very nice screen, btw) and a desktop with a new 32" 4k and a 1920x1080 monitor.
My wife has a company Dell laptop for office and (work at) home use. With docking stations and 2 monitors at both home and work. With the docking stations, she doesn't need to open her laptop, everything can be turned on from the docking station. Mousing around can be a little odd if the laptop is opened for camera use.
Dell xps/Lightning docking stations aren't inexpensive but very convenient if moving around a lot. Also support adapting nonLightning port (USB-C style) accessories.
I've only used the xps with a single external monitor, perhaps either a 4k OLED tv, the 32" 4K and a couple of random 1920x1080s a few times. The desktop is 2 monitors in use. She uses her laptop, almost always "closed" with 2 external monitors.
We're not having any scaling problems or similar issues with different monitor resolutions. That might depend on graphics capabilities or individual programs, operating systems.
I have tried using dual screen approaches to Lightroom a few times. Not doing it a lot. It seems that with the 32" screen primary, the laptop could be the secondary screen easily (space permitting). A lot of people use multiple screen set ups of various sorts. Personally, I would want a larger external screen, keyboard and mouse if using a laptop as my primary/only computer.
Yes, the 17" is bulky. The xps screen "dimensions" 1920x1200 or 3840x2400 will be different from most external monitors. Haven't found it to be a problem - I did redo some wallpaper to the new aspect ratio.
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