On Saturday 11 October 2025 at 21:15:27, Simon via Dng wrote:

> altoid via Dng <dng@???> wrote:
> >> ... time to upgrade to the 4k world of monitors ...
> >> ... reason to choose a computer monitor specifically ...

> ... another killer feature for me is that I’ve not come across a TV that
> will power on with the HDMI signal and power down when the signal goes

Oh, that's important, thanks for the mention.

> or possibly your system detects it’s not there and rearranges all your
> windows.

Indeed, I'm pretty sure mine would, if the display completely powered down,
independent of the HDMI signal control on the PC.

> That last bit (rearranging windows) can be worked around by using an EDID
> saver.

Never heard of those...

> Your line of work might also influence choice. If allowed to work from
> home, some will allow you to use your own monitor, but not anything
> “smart”.

Interesting. I'm self-employed / been working from home for 30+ years, never
even considered a restriction like this.

> My 2d worth, Simon

That's worth at least a quid to me, thanks.


Antony.

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