How far do you sit from your monitor?

[donny_paycheck]

Poll request from ajrettke...

Edit: Include what type of display in your post, of course.

[Kevin007]

I sit like 12"+ or less from my monitor, depends I guess.

[Randyman...]

About 18" away with my 2000FP 20.1" at 1600x1200. Any further, and the text is too small. Using the "Large Icons" and "Large Text" helps some.

:cool:

[Nexus Realized]

19"-24" Assuming I can read what's on the screen without having to squint. If I have to squint I just move a little closer for a sec.

[rseven]

Well, 18-24 is about right. I'm a bit further on the CRT. If I can't see well I turn up my hearing aid.:)

[Albaholic]

19-24 sounds about right for me

[Tyreal]

12-18 if im just reading text and relaxing. or an rts game since i find them relaxing :D

if im playing some FPS game then possibly 12.

[Nexus Realized]

12-18 if im just reading text and relaxing. or an rts game since i find them relaxing :D

if im playing some FPS game then possibly 12.

Isn't that the truth, Sometimes when playing a FPS I get rediculously close to the point where my nose is almost touching the stupid screen.

[mdameron]

19"-24" here usually... if I'm tired i'll lay my chin down on the desk and it'll be about a foot and half... I think my old crt melted parts of my eyes LOL, I think my vision has gone down since my addiction to computers :D

[Kevin007]

19"-24" here usually... if I'm tired i'll lay my chin down on the desk and it'll be about a foot and half... I think my old crt melted parts of my eyes LOL, I think my vision has gone down since my addiction to computers :D

hmm, that is so truth...having a 21" monitor is nice.

[Kalivos]

I sit about 38" from it.

[Cullam3n]

12-18 sounds bout right... 17" CRT @ 1280x960

[breez]

24-28" from eyes to monitor (browsing pages or IRCing). 17" CRT 1024x768 :p

[Wiggles]

I sit almost 3' away from my monitor on a 17" lcd at 1280x1024 native resolution.

[Audioaficionado]

I have a 19" LCD monitor. When I'm browsing, my face is ~24" away from the screen and while posting ~16" because of arm lenth.

[datura3]

which one? I've got two. Actually both are about 24" away.

[Alchemy1]

I sit about 2 feet away from my 15" CRT and about 3 feet away from my 2005FPW LCD.

[p|astic]

19"+ when browsing.
12"+ when gaming.

voted 12+ cause i game more.

[Burdman27911]

I just busted out the tape measuring, and it seems I sit usually 17"-25" so I voted for the 19-24 range

[Quick69GTO]

About 18" to 20" at 1280x1024/100 hertz on a 21" Sony E540.

[fordman]

Hello

I sit 3-4 feet from mine. It sits on my beer fridge.
19" lcd

Fordman

[ocminimus]

I am about 22" from my 20" Dell Wide LCD

Laptop is another story. Probably a little closer.

[threeme2189]

i guess im between 1-1.5 feet from them.
19 inch lcd @ 1280x1024 and 17 inch crt @ 1280x1024
i look at the lcd most of the time.

edit: make that closer to 2 feet

[hibner]

12-18" if I'm drafting/designing, and 19-24" in I am just laid back surfin the web. I seems that the more intense the activity, the closer i get. I don't know why, I can see just as well at 12" as I can 36".

edit: almost forgot, I'm on a 19" CRT.

[Quaxor]

I probably sit around a foot, maybe less, from mine. It's a 19" crt.

[Sephis]

I sit about 16 inches away. Runnin a CRT I got at the junk store for 5 bucks. It works really well, and I didn't feel bad about painting it.

[Evil_Eye]

I sit roughly 20" away from my monitor when I game.

It shoots up to 30" when I browse the internet.

My trusty old CRT pumps out too much radiation for me to sit too close.

[Max0r]

I tend to be 20" to 2 feet or more away, but not as far as 3 feet (but I would if I coudl get away with it). I almost always configure a desk so the monitor is as far back as possible. I lean back and chill with it I don't lean all up close to the monitor... but sometimes I do come close. Though without my glasses I'd have to lean up to read certain things. I don't see why anyone would lean up for gaming. To truly kick ass you need to have a good overview of the entire screen, not tunnel vision =P

[masakabassist]

Just got out the tape measure...15" but closer when gaming or if I'm tired because i end up leaning on my desk.

[deathman20]

Got 2 monitors. Main system has a 24" Widescreen @ 1920/1200. I'd say im about 19-24 from it most of the time. Special cases im 31+ when I'm relaxing in my chair. Secondary monitor off to the left thats on another computer I say is typically 36+. Its a 17" 1280x1024.

My work computer, is a 19" @ 1280x1024. I'd also say 19-24 typically for this monitor also. Special cases im further but overall this is the distance.

Also I use windows default text size, and have no glasses or contacts either. Even though sometimes it feels like I should have them :(

[Max0r]

Also I use windows default text size, and have no glasses or contacts either. Even though sometimes it feels like I should have them :(

Ha ha you should have seen me when I first put on my first pair of glasses. I never even realized there was anything wrong with my vision, then I put them on and it was like WHOAH... ok! Speaking of which these days driving without my glasses is a challenging activity that I partake in from time to time. And it scares the hell out of my passengers who are pleading with me to put them back on... MUHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

[roy_o_banion]

19-24" monitor is a 21" CRT, hp p1130

[SolidxSnake]

anywhere <15" (generally under 12")... Viewsonic A90f+:

Desktop: 1280x1024 @ 85hz

games (damned geforce4): 800x600 @ 132hz with UltraBrite turned on.

[hainer36]

19-24......technically

with glasses i sit at that....with contacts....depends on how my eyes feel

[Kevin007]

I've started sitting farther back...than I used to...well in games I sit closer.

[Voodoo Rufus]

12-18 typically, but can see to 24". I use a 19" CRT at 1280x960.

[White Runner]

25-30"

2000fpw lcd and a 19" viewsonic crt -

[Graystar]

18" away from 3 21" monitors running at 1920x1440.

[maxxoverclocker]

hehe well according to the ruler 17" while gaming, 25" while on the forums/websites, & 15" when reading an article (lots of them at once at least)

edit: hehe im bored, i can see perfectly clear 57" away (viewing this thread) and with a little guesswork 75" away

[ghettocomp]

I think my reach is around 31 inches. that is how far away I sit.

[godofgorks]

12-18 for majority of the time

Gaming < 12, sometimes if I'm sniping I think my nose is touching (jk) ;)

2005fpw also, so at that distance i have a lot of scanning to do..... :p

[-N()VA-]

19 inch LCD, I sit about arms length, 18 inches, sometimes less, sometimes more

[MonroeM]

I used to sit about a foot away from my old monitors (dual 19" Sony Diamondtron CRTs) until I finally threw enough down for my LCDs and now sit about 2 1/2 - 3ft away. I can't believe I didn't burn my eyeballs out of my skull w/ the CRTs.

[ZhengHe]

I sit about 3 feet away from my Dell 991 17” CRT. Font size normal. I wear glasses. A little closer when I’m really into a game, using AutoCad, or something else that requires similar concentration. My posture is usually a little better then.

[futura2001]

Between 19"-24" from 2 21" trinitrons running 1600x1200.
The only thing keeping me from leaning in closer is the fear that if I rest my elbows on my desk it will buckle...

[xTrEmEoVrClOcKr]

I like being close up to my CRT (VS E90F) / 15" away from my moms Acer AL1914.

[johan851]

Generally around two feet, unless I'm trying a snipe a guy with only two pixels of his head showing. Then I need to lean in real close to be sure. :p

I have dual 21" Trinitron-tube CRTs. On the desktop I run at 1600x1200 @ 85hz on each.

[Binman_UK]

I've got a dell 24" 2405fpw and it sit waaaaay too close because my desk is only small (probably sit about a foot away). I kinda have to keep turning my head to look from one side of my desktop to the other :D. At least it's not a CRT... otherwise i'd probably be blind by now. I think it's worse for my neck than my eyes :).

Binny.

[michaell]

12-18 for majority of the time

Gaming < 12, sometimes if I'm sniping I think my nose is touching (jk) ;)


Haha! A few years back when Quake 1 CTF was all the rage my mates dad when he had the flag used to honestly basically be touching the screen with his nose was one of the funniest things I've seen!

[Wiggles]

I've started sitting farther back...than I used to...

I've done the same. I have to sit further back, because if I stare at the screen for long periods up close, my eyes start to strain.

When I actually start using my 2005FPW, I might have to sit further back than I do now.

[mdameron]

anywhere <15" (generally under 12")... Viewsonic A90f+:

Desktop: 1280x1024 @ 85hz

games (damned geforce4): 800x600 @ 132hz with UltraBrite turned on.

Very interesting... I just got rid of that monitor last month for my LCD, and I remember "hide refresh rates that this monitor doesn't support" would get rid of 85hz @ 1280x1024... and that's with the monitor drivers installed. Did you force that refresh rate?

[WingsofGOD]

Kicked back in chair bout 18-24" from the 19" Samsung @ 1024x768

[four4875]

laptop is usually elbows length awy, whatever that is. desktop, usually 36 + as i pretty much only use it at home for movies and playing music. laptop display is a 14 inch display ona hp ze4610us, desktop is a 17 inch CRT, CTX branded, cheap. the old crt, i dont usually try bother reading at a res higher than 800 x 600. its dynamic focus modifier is off something bad. i managed to improve it a great bit, but tumbling down a flight of stairs isnt good for them. but hey, it still works and it was given to me for free (when i got it it was so out of focus a line of text would be a faint gray line across the screen) its a 17 inch gateway EV700.

[dAvies.lOcker]

i put 12-18" - like most of you, distance will vary with respect to the activity. I never have played a FPS with my nose up to the monitor tho! - that be crazy!

(17" CRT/17" TFT - depending on what comp)

[Zewt]

The 19 to 24 range. I have a KDS USA 17 inch flat crt.

[Chrome-]

12-18"

[dead_man311]

i sit between 19 to 24" my moniter is at the back of my table and sometimes i kick back in the chair

Moniter is a Samsung 930b 19" LCD

[MaxPowers_68]

bout 25-30

[GonePostal]

Watching: 24".

Reading Closely: 12".

[sunrunner20]

15" at 1152x864 I'll be buying a larger one, or I might switch over to a old sun monitor that weighs a ton but is like a 21" capable of a resolution more than good enough for me.

[delman]

I normally sit 12-18in away from my monitor because of the way that my computer desk is set up plus 17in moniter so I do sit up close.

[DietPepsi0219]

31" - 36" crt standard dell 15 inch (i think i dont have a ruler handy) monitory...no wonder im going blind

[Spion]

19"-24" samsung 730b 17in LCD @ 1280x1024 res.

[broken_Naols]

I tend to sit 12-18" away, because of the desk setup. its a little closer that I would like.

the only other option is to go sit on my couch. and that puts a good 6-7 feet away from the screen. usless for gaming, but just hit ctrl + a couple of times and the forums are great!

CRT. compaq V70

[dfonda]

Had to move back with the new flatscreen to about 2 and half feet.

[cruzinmitsu]

19-24 samsung 712n 17" lcd

[Pie-rate]

SHARP 17" 1280x1024 LCD
When browsing websites/relaxing: probably 24-30 inches.
When gaming: 12 inches.
When sniping with an instagib rifle (no scope) in ut2k4: 2 inches.

[JTanczos]

Im on an old 19" CRT from '97 and sit a good 3ft away from it. I dont play many games on it so it doesnt matter much.

JT

[soulfly1448]

19 to 24" away from my enormous 21" CRT that ways close to a metric ton!

CRT all the way!

[chops]

12-18" is about right for me. I use a Dell 17" LCD at 1280x1024. Very excellent picture quality too I might add. :cool:

[KillrBuckeye]

12-18" for me on my 2005FPW (1680x1050). I've noticed that it's extremely important to be close to the monitor for FPS gaming. My wife's stepfather has the same monitor (2005FPW), but he has one of those desks that has a separate pedestal for the monitor, and it sits rather far back, probably at a distance of 25-30". When I play RTCW: ET on his system I am noticeably worse! It's not the hardware or controls, either, as framerates are stuck at 76 fps and the mouse and keyboard feel comfortable.

[OnDborder]

Now that I have got a 2405, I can sit far enought away to fit my keyboard in between me and the monitor :) :)

[Revivalist]

19-24" for me (actually 20" to be more exact).

I guess I value comfort a little more than extreme gaming. :p

[Mac]

aproximately 17" from my 19" crt at 1280x960

[steveeb]

Just set up a new 17" FP. I've moved it back further away than my 17" CRT simply because the depth of the CRT it had to be closer or it would be falling off the back of my desk.

19-24

[Deanzo]

19-24 with my Samsung 19" 940b LCD

[Skeith]

about 24" my monitor is a 19" CRT @ 1600x1200

[Anjow]

25-30" - with my 2x 21" I have to turn my head far too much if I sit closer.

[tLove]

19" Widescreen Viewsonic va1912wb.

Browsing ~20"
Gaming ~24"
Movies ~36"
Porn ~3" (just kidding)

[DDR-PIII]

19-24" its not that small of a screen and i have good eyes :)

[PLOBBY]

24-26 inches...

[welco]

I have a 17" CRT (1280x1024) for now and I sit about 27" away and it's just fine for me.

[JRW]

I sit (on average) 21" away from my 24" Sony FW900 CRT , Alittle further when watching movies.

[1stOVERCLOCKER]

voted less than 12 cause i have my 19" veiwsonic at 1792x1344 res so everythings small

[Femto]

My eyesight is pretty bad so I sit >12" or sometimes more from my 17" CRT, if I put my glasses on this close it hurts my eyes D=

[ffzen]

12-18' away

21' Hitachi Superscan 811

[Mac]

12-18' away

21' Hitachi Superscan 811

hahaha

that gave me a chuckle.

[n0aH]

Around 20 inches... basic 17" DELL CRT

[sephiroth_749]

i sit about 20" away from my monitor but sometimes maybe farther

[crossed_wires]

If I'm sitting back in my chair, I'm about 18" or so, but if I'm sitting upright facing the screen, I'm probably 12" or less.
19" widescreen LCD-HD flat panel (Gateway)
Resolution is 1440 x 900 or somewhere in there.

[SeasonalEclipse]

My eyes are probably going to die a young age froms itting around 17 inches away, ah well.

[ChristmasGT]

about 2....perhaps 2 1/2 feet?

[JakeKlem]

the 19-24 range is about right for me on my 19inch viewsonic A90F+ at 1280x1024. once in awhile i have to lean in for some REALLY small text.

[jiggamanjb]

19-24"
I creep in closer when I game.

[kwongnewman]

Around 18" or so.
30" or more when watching a movie.

[Robbie T]

Around 3 feet

[Goshawk]

I use a LaCie Electron22BlueIII 22" CRT @ 1600 x 1200 as my main monitor, and a crappy Hyundai L70B as my secondary "email/website" monitor. I'm at least 2 feet from both displays.


~ Gos

[Bunny771]

My back is arched because of my setup lol. If im in an intense game of cs ill be >12 haha

[[SC]Ceasar]

I sit about 20" away from my screen.

[nvidiaOCmaster]

25 or so

19" dell LCD

[Joeteck]

19" - 24"

24" widescreen

[SCORPIONlt1]

I have a chimei 22" widescreen LCD usually about 25" but when I'm gaming I always seem to migrate to within about 12"-18

[stereo555]

Average of 24" (sometimes up to 28-30") w/ 22" Samsung .

[mista ting]

20' away Dell 2007WFP @ 1680x1050 @ 120DPI @ 50 Brightness / 30 Contrast
no eyestrain what so ever no matter how long im on it

[Drew@PSU]

I sit just over 11 inches from my 19 inch LCD. When I get angry in BF2 ( read: most of the time ) I'm about 6 inches. Eye burn-ination FTW.

[SuperDave1685]

lol how about like 10"? thats about how far away I am from my Compaq P920... I swear I'm gonna go blind from this thing rather then doing you know what lol

[nd4spdbh2]

i sit about 2.5-3ft away from my 17inch crt... i have never liked being close to a monitor... although when playing fps... espically bf2 things change but right now im sitting bout 3 ft away... everyone of my friends that comes over complains about the lack of resolution i run at... 800x600 FO LIFE!

[Jedi Mind Trick]

Haha, i had myself a laugh when i saw this poll.
anyway,
I sit about 2-2.5ft away from my 19'' Widescreen HannsG.

What really stinks is that I have keratoconus (corneal deterioration) in my right eye, so i have to sit way closer when its dark in the room...

I cant wait until i get myself some cornea replacements...sigh

[Jedi Mind Trick]

800x600 FO LIFE!

haha had to run BF2 at 800x600 on my old rig- it was brutal. Now i can run 1280 with medium/high settings. its really nice

do you PREFER to play at that res?

[grumperfish]

I sit about 2' away from my two monitors (20?" crt and a 15" lcd). The crt is connected to my main comp. and running at 1360x1024 resolution, with the other at the default 1024x768 and connected to my secondary system. Both comps are connected via synergy so I only use one mouse and keyboard.

Now if I could only get my remote wonder to work properly with synergy :(

[David_N]

About 3' from my desktop 22", and 2' from my laptop 14.1"


The only time I go closer is when I'm photoshopping (which ends up being quite often...), where I will lean in about a foot closer to make sure everything is just right. Damn perfectionist personality...

[Evil_inc]

two feet when not gaming and around a foot or more when.

[downer]

I sit about 18 inches from my LCD, maybe a bit more at times.

[metloaf]

It really depends on what I am doing. If I am playing then I get a lot closer of course, around 18", however for internet and other general uses, I am about 24" away. I use a 22" widescreen LCD. :beer:

[68Injunhed]

19-24 on my 20.1 widescreen LCD. Res is 1680x1050, words are a bit small for leaning back in the chair and reading.

[Vento1]

19-24 most of the time unless i am concentrating hard on something then it can go down to about 10