Size of monitor for picture editing

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I need an additional laptop.

One possibility is to buy a replacement for the picture touch up laptop - thus moving that one on - and get one with a larger screen and resolution. Currently 15.4" - 1280 by 800.

But it might also be better to get another 15.4" - cheaper - lighter etc and if I felt the time had come for a larger screen for picture editing buy an external one. The price might not even be so dissimilar!

I realise that with laptops there is a big play off between variables but someone out there might have a few nuggets of wisdom/experience that might tip the balance and maybe suggest the size of external monitor that works best.

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Depends what you're using it for really. But recently I moved from having a 17 inch laptop to using the laptop with a 20 inch external monitor. The 20 inch monitor is so much better! I still have the laptop if I need to be mobile

[Dawg]

Get a decent size monitor and life will improve. Example (http://www.ebuyer.com/product/158908), cheap 23".

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We use 24 inch Dell monitors for our graphic design work and the work a charm.

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Depends what you're using it for really. But recently I moved from having a 17 inch laptop to using the laptop with a 20 inch external monitor. The 20 inch monitor is so much better! I still have the laptop if I need to be mobile

All replies helpful but this one really gives context since I was thinking 17" laptop.

Thanks

Any further comments welcome

[sirearl]

A nice large crt screen is best.

Earl

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A nice large crt screen is best.

Earl
Spot on if the budget is <£1000 for just a monitor

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Well £200 it is so £200 will have to do

[Dawg]

£200 gets a Dell 24", inc delivery and the jump from a 17" or smaller lappy screen to that will be amazing.

This will be easily good enough for most things, especially if you calibrate the screen regularly, and, depending on workflow, choose the best profile.