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Seeking monitor recommendations for library workstation (self.Blind)
submitted by Wild_Face_3372
I work at a college library and we're trying to put together a few "more accessible" computer workstations. I want to crowdsource some suggestions for the best general use monitors for visually impaired people. I read somewhere that 4:3 monitors are preferable to widescreen ones, but only in one spot. Is this the case? Does bigger necessarily equal better? Should we just go with some gigantic monitors and set them to a lower resolution?
Unfortunately, there's not a ton of good/consistent information on the internet. Money's not really an object, but we'd really appreciate any suggestions or advice you can give. Thank you in advance!
Unfortunately, there's not a ton of good/consistent information on the internet. Money's not really an object, but we'd really appreciate any suggestions or advice you can give. Thank you in advance!
codeplaysleep 3 points 1y ago
Bigger doesn't always mean better. There's a tipping point where you get to "too big" and it just becomes awkward to use.
I was told by a researcher recently that their research showed that 27in was kind of the sweet spot for most VI people, and I would agree with that. It's what I use. Anything bigger and there's too much head turning and it's harder to track the mouse around such a big screen. Anything smaller and there's not enough screen real estate to do anything by the time I get the fonts big enough to see.
Personally, I prefer a widescreen to 3:4 but that could partly be because of the work I do. I like to have the space to have a couple windows tiled side by side.
I was told by a researcher recently that their research showed that 27in was kind of the sweet spot for most VI people, and I would agree with that. It's what I use. Anything bigger and there's too much head turning and it's harder to track the mouse around such a big screen. Anything smaller and there's not enough screen real estate to do anything by the time I get the fonts big enough to see.
Personally, I prefer a widescreen to 3:4 but that could partly be because of the work I do. I like to have the space to have a couple windows tiled side by side.
blazblu82 2 points 1y ago
I'm using a 32" 4k LED monitor with resolution set to 1080p. Generally, it's very usable in most situations. It sits about a foot from me. On occasion, I have had to use the built-in Windows magnifier.
I would suggest a 27 to 32" monitor with PC resolution set at 1080p and the PC running Windows 10/11 for the built-in magnifier (WinKey + Plus / Minus Keys). Depending on the individual, a backlit keyboard might be a plus, too.
I would suggest a 27 to 32" monitor with PC resolution set at 1080p and the PC running Windows 10/11 for the built-in magnifier (WinKey + Plus / Minus Keys). Depending on the individual, a backlit keyboard might be a plus, too.
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
Have you reached out to your school’s disability department? Maybe some adaptive technologist or person in that position could help? Much more professionally then us. Probably stoked that you are willing to acomodate.
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