I might look like a crazy guy sitting in the corner of my local coffee shop, but using a three monitor setup has changed my ...

Multiple monitors can significantly improve ... Keep in mind that as soon as you decide to add an external display to your laptop, you're moving towards a workstation-type desk.

Ultrawide monitors are awesome, but they’re extremely expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, you could replicate a similar setup by putting together multiple monitors next to each other.