Definitely get the same model monitors if you are doing to put them next to each other: I think you want to try to make the transition between them as seamless as possible.
I'd also agree that having one large monitor is better than two smaller monitors (e.g. who'd want 2 x 15" monitors these days, compared to a single 24" monitor?) It's just that 30" monitors (and the 27" at the same res) were significantly more expensive than 2 x 24" until recently. Lastly, I ordered this from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002R9HQLI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00. For US$35 + shipping, you can mount two monitors at what height, angle etc, and with less space used on your desk. No need to build hutches or use phone books. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Greg Keogh Sent: Tuesday, 5 June 2012 6:00 AM To: 'ozDotNet' Subject: RE: [OT] FYI, Large Dell Monitor Sale (again). For Greg and others: If you run 2 screens move to 3 and you'll love it. Just find the right screens, make sure they are all exactly the same and have the same settings and are at the same height. You may be right, my two screens are different resolutions, slightly different sizes, at different angles and there is a 2 inch gap between them. It's the gap that most irritating due to the frame, if only they could be tiled like paper -- Greg