I guess you have to try it for a few hours to get it. Mine is a non-orientable LG monitor (https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-28mq750-c-dualup-monitor). The near-square aspect ratio makes it wide enough to stay confortable if work goes horizontal for a bit. Of note, the other LG model _does_ rotate (28MQ780)
I'd say they're less popular because it's seen mostly as an oddity (if seen at all). We've adopted the mindset that screens are to be horizontal without regard for their purpose. Also, because less are produced, they are more expensive, although not prohibitively so.
A rotating screen has multiple constraints:
- needs to be firmly attached to the desk or have a heavy stand
- requires more desk space to operate than the horizontal because it goes as wide as the diagonal while it rotates
- cable management can be more difficult, especially if used as a USB hub
- OS dynamic orientation management should be ok (Windows too) but might bring occasional challenge with some apps?
I'd say they're less popular because it's seen mostly as an oddity (if seen at all). We've adopted the mindset that screens are to be horizontal without regard for their purpose. Also, because less are produced, they are more expensive, although not prohibitively so.
A rotating screen has multiple constraints:
- needs to be firmly attached to the desk or have a heavy stand
- requires more desk space to operate than the horizontal because it goes as wide as the diagonal while it rotates
- cable management can be more difficult, especially if used as a USB hub
- OS dynamic orientation management should be ok (Windows too) but might bring occasional challenge with some apps?