Isn't it a shame that 1080p has become the de facto standard for PC displays? The 16:9 resolution may favour some forms of multimedia, but it isn't ideal for productivity, where extra vertical space can make all the difference. I've spent the past week working with the AOC X24P1, a 24in IPS panel offering a 16:10 WUXGA resolution, and after just a short space of time, I'm left wondering why I made do with 1,920x1,080 for so many years.

Aimed primarily at business users, the X24P1 is priced at around £220 inc. VAT and enhances everyday work through a 1,920x1,200 resolution. It doesn't sound like much of a shift - what's an extra 120 vertical pixels between friends? - but in practise the 11 per cent increase in on-screen real estate makes a noticeable difference. There's less scrolling involved when browsing the web, you can see more of your spreadsheets, and the 16:10 aspect ratio makes implicit sense for practically every task other than watching movies. I'd go as far as to say that 3:2 is an even better choice, but good luck finding such an option at this price point.