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Any recommendations on buying a new monitor for a low vision user? (self.Blind)
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angelcake 2 points 6y ago
My partner who is low vision bought an Acer predator and loves it. His solution to comfortably being able to get really close to the monitor was to switch to a standing desk. It took a little while to get used to but he loves it now. He bought an anti-fatigue mat to stand on when he's gaming.
Acer Predator XB271HU 27 in. WQHD LED Backlit Monitor [2560 x 1440]
Acer Predator XB271HU 27 in. WQHD LED Backlit Monitor [2560 x 1440]
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angelcake 1 points 6y ago
It was definitely pricy. He loves it. I hope you can find something that works for you.
-shacklebolt- 2 points 6y ago
As far as adjustability goes, any VESA mountable monitor can be attached to a wall or table mount [like this.]
(https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Single-Monitor-Display-Mounting/dp/B00MIBN16O/) This will give you far more viewing options than a regular stand and is a great tool for comfort and readability.
I can't recommend a specific model of monitor to you (no idea what mine are aside from ASUS brand, and they don't have speakers) but any modern monitor from a reputable brand should be suitable for zoomtext use. Personally I suggest buying two matching monitors if possible (even if you have to buy somewhat smaller to afford it) because for zoomtext, horizontal space is worth WAY more than vertical space so the second monitor really helps.
(https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Single-Monitor-Display-Mounting/dp/B00MIBN16O/) This will give you far more viewing options than a regular stand and is a great tool for comfort and readability.
I can't recommend a specific model of monitor to you (no idea what mine are aside from ASUS brand, and they don't have speakers) but any modern monitor from a reputable brand should be suitable for zoomtext use. Personally I suggest buying two matching monitors if possible (even if you have to buy somewhat smaller to afford it) because for zoomtext, horizontal space is worth WAY more than vertical space so the second monitor really helps.
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enjoyoutdoors 1 points 6y ago
There are all kinds of those available. Some are screw-fixed and some are clamped around the edge of the table.
That is kind of the point of VESA; endless options.
Go to your local computer store (in fact, go to several of them) or a home theatre store or a store for video/photo equipment and see what they can either bring from a shelf or get from their suppliers.(they all have equipment using VESA mounts, so they are likely to have a supplier for these things)
Remember to decide on a monitor *first* so that you know what weight the stand must support before you go buy it. And overdo it a bit, the stand will likely survive a few of your monitors and it would be a shame if you had to replace it just because you can afford a larger and heavier monitor the next time.
Expensive stands are usually a lot better than cheap ones, so brace yourself for the cost.
That is kind of the point of VESA; endless options.
Go to your local computer store (in fact, go to several of them) or a home theatre store or a store for video/photo equipment and see what they can either bring from a shelf or get from their suppliers.(they all have equipment using VESA mounts, so they are likely to have a supplier for these things)
Remember to decide on a monitor *first* so that you know what weight the stand must support before you go buy it. And overdo it a bit, the stand will likely survive a few of your monitors and it would be a shame if you had to replace it just because you can afford a larger and heavier monitor the next time.
Expensive stands are usually a lot better than cheap ones, so brace yourself for the cost.
kennethbrodersen 1 points 6y ago
I am visually impaired myself and use a benq bl3200pt both at work and at home. It is an expensive monitor but is worth every penny to me. Here is a few highlights.
Its a 32 inch 16:9 monitor and i love the size. It is mounted on an arm which is attached to the desk. My monitor arm uses a "desk clamp" so no drilling was needed.
I bought it because of its size but it have a few unique features that I use every day. It has a "low blue light mode" and unlike most monitors it does not use pwm for backlight control. In other words it doesn't control the brightness by turning the LED's off and on, but instead by regulating the voltage to these. In my experience the combination reduces eye strain especially at night where I can reduce the brightness to minimum without the "flickering" often experienced on other monitors.
The best thing is that the monitor is delivered with a small wired remote with three programmable buttons. I have them programmed with three different profiles. One with average brightness and accurate colours (I use this most of the day), one with max brightness and punchy colours used for videos/photos and my "night mode" which is lowest brightness and blue light filter enabled.
I know this was a long post, but this monitor is honestly one of my best purchases I made in years.
Its a 32 inch 16:9 monitor and i love the size. It is mounted on an arm which is attached to the desk. My monitor arm uses a "desk clamp" so no drilling was needed.
I bought it because of its size but it have a few unique features that I use every day. It has a "low blue light mode" and unlike most monitors it does not use pwm for backlight control. In other words it doesn't control the brightness by turning the LED's off and on, but instead by regulating the voltage to these. In my experience the combination reduces eye strain especially at night where I can reduce the brightness to minimum without the "flickering" often experienced on other monitors.
The best thing is that the monitor is delivered with a small wired remote with three programmable buttons. I have them programmed with three different profiles. One with average brightness and accurate colours (I use this most of the day), one with max brightness and punchy colours used for videos/photos and my "night mode" which is lowest brightness and blue light filter enabled.
I know this was a long post, but this monitor is honestly one of my best purchases I made in years.
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