- Joined
- Jul 27, 2019
- Messages
- 13,023
- Location
- Midlothian, VA
- RV Year
- 2017
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Ventana 4037
- RV Length
- 40' 10"
- Chassis
- Freightliner XCR
- Engine
- Cummins 400 HP
- TOW/TOAD
- 2017 Chevy Colorado
- Fulltimer
- No
I use the 40 inch LG 5K2K monitors in my home office. Absolutely love them. As in my prior posts you all know I've been trying to find the right monitor setup for my RV for software development, day trading, video editing, and the usual computer stuff. I've been experimenting with multi-monitor setups, laptops, etc. I think I'm dialing in on the right solution and now own the LG 45GX950A-B that I plan to use in the RV going forward.
I looked at the 49" curved monitors and they are monstrosities, but more so, the monitor stand is the problem in how much desk space it takes up and how intrusive it is. So they were a no go for me. LG announced this new monitor at CES this year and I've been eagerly awaiting it's release. A week ago they allowed pre-orders so I jumped on it, yeah, expensive, but it solves a problem for me. They nailed it on the monitor stand too, it's a flat metal setup so you can put something on it if needed, it is not intrusive.
It arrived Thursday and it's heavy at around 30 lbs and the curve is significant, it's like working in an omnimax, but I love it. The text is not as sharp as my 40 inch monitors as this one is more for gaming but it's still good. The black's of this OLED monitor are amazing, the color, responsiveness, the video, all amazing. So yeah, it's a keeper. As the curve is significant, that is a good thing, it takes up less space such as on my dinette in realized width. I've been using it for software development, and it's been great, a little different as often you're not working on centered content if you use full screen, but some setup of your layouts need tweaking.
I also bought two of these portable monitors at $50 each which I use with my day trading. I can't believe how cheap they are but they are lightweight 15.6 portal monitors and work great. This will compliment the RV setup as needed, or they can be stowed away with minimal space as they are simply flat panels/tablets with a kick stand. Keep in mind I work while enjoying different views out my office window so my needs are different.
I looked at the 49" curved monitors and they are monstrosities, but more so, the monitor stand is the problem in how much desk space it takes up and how intrusive it is. So they were a no go for me. LG announced this new monitor at CES this year and I've been eagerly awaiting it's release. A week ago they allowed pre-orders so I jumped on it, yeah, expensive, but it solves a problem for me. They nailed it on the monitor stand too, it's a flat metal setup so you can put something on it if needed, it is not intrusive.
It arrived Thursday and it's heavy at around 30 lbs and the curve is significant, it's like working in an omnimax, but I love it. The text is not as sharp as my 40 inch monitors as this one is more for gaming but it's still good. The black's of this OLED monitor are amazing, the color, responsiveness, the video, all amazing. So yeah, it's a keeper. As the curve is significant, that is a good thing, it takes up less space such as on my dinette in realized width. I've been using it for software development, and it's been great, a little different as often you're not working on centered content if you use full screen, but some setup of your layouts need tweaking.
I also bought two of these portable monitors at $50 each which I use with my day trading. I can't believe how cheap they are but they are lightweight 15.6 portal monitors and work great. This will compliment the RV setup as needed, or they can be stowed away with minimal space as they are simply flat panels/tablets with a kick stand. Keep in mind I work while enjoying different views out my office window so my needs are different.