bluekorn Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I've searched the site and found only comments appreciating the greater real estate on the larger screens. I'm buying an iMac and a distant friend brought up something I hadn't thought of. (I presently own a 17" Dell monitor and I've seen only the 17" Apple and I live far from any Apple Store so my purchase will arrive sight unseen by mail.) I'm wondering if there is an issue with viewing distance, eye to screen measurement, when using the larger (20" or 24") monitors? Tired eyes? Head movement left and right? That sort of thing. It would seem that one would need to park themselves at a greater distance from the larger screens? If so, does this present any issues? New glasses? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdanmitchell Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I teach in a lab full of the new Intel processor 20" iMacs. I don't have any particular issues with them myself, though I suspect that I may move forward and backwards subconsciously at times. I notice that some of the students tilt the monitors down a bit, as if it may be a bit high for them - of course, a number of them do tend to slouch a bit... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Have a 24. Just push it back a little farther on the table. No issues yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan_thomas1 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 >Have a 24. Just push it back a little farther on the table. No issues yet. Haha. Or buy a 17" and bring it closer... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingus1 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Come on a 24" screen is great when viewed from 6feet+ sitting right in front of it is pretty tiresome ... I have the 24" apple and although a very nice screen it will cause physical (neck) problems I'm afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekorn Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks to all. I settled on the 20 inch iMac and should have it by the end of the week. I also ordered a wireless mouse and keyboard. I appreciate your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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