Monitor Help

[Jennifer Ona]

For business reasons, I need to switch from Mac to PC.  The PC will have to meet both business needs and my photo editing.  I think I have a handle on your desktop recommendations to accommodate both, but am now looking at comparing a dual monitor display vs. one large monitor that can accomplish the same thing.  The dual is a business need, not a photo one.  While the larger monitor is more expensive than the dual, it seems calibrating two monitors is a pain or am I making it into a bigger issue than it is?  Both options seem to check the monitor recommendations I've read in here, but is the curve of the larger one a potential issue?

https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/dell-ultrasharp-34-curved-usb-c-monitor-u3419w/apd/210-arcl/monitors-monitor-accessories

vs

https://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/dell-dual-monitor-bundle-u2419h-without-stand-and-with-mds19/apd/210-aroj/monitors-monitor-accessories

Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

I know you're not asking me, but I hate editing with one big monitor.  Dual smaller monitors is so much more comfortable for me.

[Jennifer Ona]

The dual setup is cheaper.  I guess I can choose one of those as the color standard for printing if there are any significant variations after calibrating the two.  Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

Yes, of course.  That's the point.  When you have two screens, you get to choose the one that calibrates best, and make that your editing one; leaving the other for panels and email and stuff.

[Brian]

I'd like to add one important thing! Since this computer is being used for "Business" you really want to either get a computer with Windows 10 Pro, or upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro for $99. VPNs, Remote Desktop Sessions, operating on a Windows Domain, etc. is what Windows 10 Pro is built for.

As for the monitor, I agree with Damien. I'm not a fan of large curved displays and I'd rather have two 24" IPS screens or a single 27" display.

[Jennifer Ona]

15 hours ago, Brian said:

I'd like to add one important thing! Since this computer is being used for "Business" you really want to either get a computer with Windows 10 Pro, or upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro for $99. VPNs, Remote Desktop Sessions, operating on a Windows Domain, etc. is what Windows 10 Pro is built for.

 

Thanks.  The desktop was ordered with Windows 10 Pro, but my husband's laptop didn't have the option on the Dell site.  I will look into upgrading it once it arrives.

[Brian]

Upgrading to “Pro” is easy. You just purchase the Pro License via the Microsoft Store for $99 plus tax. It will then upgrade the digital license and download the extra features to take it from “Home” to “Pro.”

Here is a pretty good article outlining the steps:

https://www.lifewire.com/upgrade-windows-10-home-to-pro-4178259