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creation date: 2024-08-19
modification date: Monday 19th August 2024 11:49:07
tags:
  - DGC_ANNOYANCE_TAG
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# Preamble
### Notable Links

## What are we doing?
Looking at new monitors for the Cole Group. 
Comparing different features, pros/cons n'at
## Why are we doing it?
The monitors available in the Cole group are old... the usefulness of the monitors remaining is a topic of debate. Some argue they are antiquated. 

New monitors would help productivity in the workspace. More space and higher resolution for working items will allow for more freedom in completing tasks and help to increase the bandwidth between flesh and machine.
## Who cares?
Cole Group.
# What We Need
## Monitors
This depends on what route we go. 
If we use traditional monitors, we likely need dual monitors:
- 2 for Robert('s desk)
- 2 for DAS
- 2 for PAM
- 2 for LFB
**8 Standard Width Monitors Total**

If we use ultrawides:
- 1 for Robert('s desk)
- 1 for DGC
- 1 for PAM
- 1 for LFB 
**4 Ultrawide Monitors**

## Other Nice-to-haves
Mouse pads. Several


# Monitor Comparisons
### Search terms
**Resolution:** Minimum 1440p
**Refresh Rate:** Minimum 60 Hz, higher than 100 Hz not a priority.
**Screen Size:** Minimum 27" 16:9 aspect ratio
**Connectivity:** HDMI is nice. DisplayPort is a must. USB ports a nice to have. 
**Audio:** Not a priority
## Ultrawides
There is some enthusiasm about Ultrawide monitors. Some benefits include a reduced quantity of them required--one ultrawide can take the place of two monitors in a dual use configuration.

### Dell
#### [Dell 34" Curved Monitor - S3422DW](https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-34-curved-monitor-s3422dw/apd/210-axns/monitors-monitor-accessories)
++ 1440p
++ Ultrawide 34"
	Can see an example in Barry's lab, 622.
++ Adjustable height and tilt
++ Speakers included
++ 2 HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2
++ 100 Hz refresh Rate
-- Expensive for my taste.

**Price: $379.99**

### Best Buy
#### [MSI - Pro MP341CQW 34" Curved UWQHD](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-pro-mp341cqw-34-curved-uwqhd-100hz-1ms-freesync-monitor-built-in-speakers-displayport-hdmi--matte-white/6571133.p?skuId=6571133)
++++ All the same stats as the Dell
++ Chepaer!

**Price: $229.99**
