We are early in out View deployment and PC monitor upgrades have become a discussion topic. The main driving force is a portion of the users have odd shaped dual monitor setups. For instance a user with a 17 inch and 22 inch monitor. The discussion initially started around replacing the smaller screens with identical 22 inch monitors. All of which use 1680x1050 resolutions. We have the option of instead upgrading to 22 inch monitors with 1920x1080 resolutions.
Here are the primary concerns
- The screen size will be too small and users will request a non-native resolution.
- Additional customization due to the small size will increase administrative and help desk overhead.
The question is, should we fully commit to 1680x1050 or choose a monitor of the same size but with a resolution of 1920x1080? For purposes of cost comparison, lets assume they both cost the same. This question is geared towards user acceptance and productivity.