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For coding, I find half of one 27" monitor is the perfect size. The eyes do not need to move too far, and pages of code display naturally, matching the same physical size as a sheet of A4/Letter paper. 4k allows for very smooth text, and this makes a difference when writing lots of code. The high resolution allows icons to be displayed small so they don't take up much space, while still being clear to read. This makes working on one half of the screen feel large and comfortable. Typically I would have a code window open on one half, and a web browser open on the other half. A 2nd monitor is then used to run and test the resulting code.
In contrast, a 2k monitor only provides 960pixels of width per half screen, and I do not find that sufficient.
For most charting, I do not find as much benefit from 4k. And for trading exclusively off the DOM, I 2k is adequate, preferably 1920x1280 16:10 ratio monitors that are becoming quite rare now. That said, there is no disadvantage using 4k over 2k as most apps have good scaling support now.
However, TPO and Volume Profile charts benefit from 4k. You can zoom out to see an overview of several weeks, and still have enough detail to get a feel for high volume areas, etc. With 2k I find I need to scroll around a lot more.
For a number of years I've been using a Redragon M901 wired gaming mouse with 12 programmable side buttons and about 12,500 max. resolution. My monitors span nearly 5 1/2 feet, corner to corner diagonally and I can move the cursor that far with an inch or two of mouse motion. Then I can "change gears" (5 different "speeds" can be programmed) up or down to whatever resolution is necessary for me to easily make very precise small cursor movements.
If 12 buttons don't give you enough options, you can create up to 5 different programs to use, each having its own button sets, resolutions, etc. You can switch between them as necessary.
I was impressed with the software that comes with the mouse - every aspect seems to be fully configurable - more options than you would have expected.
Although you could disable all the side buttons, there's no need - you can grab the mouse by the sides, with your thumb on the buttons, to lift it without triggering any button hits.
The mouse is under $40 on Amazon. Check out all the buttons and controls when you get it - when I've had to send one back I got a replacement with no problem.
I would have paid $40 just to get the mouse software, but it comes with no additional charge.
This is only the tip of the iceberg about what can be done with this mouse. I could not imagine going back to trading with any lesser mouse, including most gaming mice with only a couple of side buttons.
I've never used other gaming mice, but most are more expensive and have fewer features. This is not a comparison review.
As the above posts indicates - for large monitors - gaming mouse is the way to go.
Edit: The CPI is 7,200 not 720.
SteelSeries Rival 110 - Custom TrueMove1, - 7,200 CPI, 240 IPS, 30g optical sensor.
Note: DPI (dots per inch) and CPI (count per inch) are the same - CPI is a more accurate technical term.
Cursor on 55 inch Monitors or larger monitor.
On 55 inch and larger screens the regular Windows cursor may be too small for some - see Big Red Cursor (free) or similar for alternative - https://www.bmyers.com/public/high_v...ty_cursors.cfm //
See internet for Linux alternatives.
IMO: Depending on requirements or liberal fancy TVs work exceptionally well as large screens - unless, of course, if of low quality. 4K and OEL the preferred standard. In the UK - HD Ready - mmm.. no, not good. Full HD .... almost there, but not quite, may pass - depending.
Some may like it hot, some may like it cold - some my like an abundance of features, some may like minimalistic features.
