This is a 144hz gaming display. Anything more than 1440p and you're basically killing any market for the device. there's very few people with the overclocked SLI setup required to run a game at 5K 144hz (and is this even supported over any implemented ports yet on GPUs?)
I totally agree with TVs - I think a curved screen makes a bad viewing experience for anything frequently requiring multiple viewers at unpredictable angles and distances. But a monitor has a pretty predictable single user the vast majority of the time, and at a fairly predictable distance of 2-4 feet typically. It's not hard to build a beneficial curve in that instance. I would never buy a curved TV, but I could see a curved monitor helping.
I think it makes sense if you have a small apartment and a huge screen. A lot of these TV manufacturers are based in Korea, and there it probably makes sense. Here, I think the screen size would need to be a lot bigger for it to make sense for most people. If you had say, a 120" screen and sit less than 8 ft away from it, you might appreciate the curve.
Based on other reviews and information the curve is very minor and has some of their newer anti flicker tech to reduce eye strain and better blue light options for late night sessions. The side bezels are also apparently very small so you can easily set up multiple ones for a more seamless display. I don't have the money for this but I know a few people who might be interested.
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milkywayer - Friday, April 20, 2018 - link
What is up with the overload if 1440p monitors lately. Give us a 4x 1440p panel on these lovely curved monitors please .inighthawki - Friday, April 20, 2018 - link
This is a 144hz gaming display. Anything more than 1440p and you're basically killing any market for the device. there's very few people with the overclocked SLI setup required to run a game at 5K 144hz (and is this even supported over any implemented ports yet on GPUs?)tuxfool - Sunday, April 22, 2018 - link
You're not going to want to run a SLI system to take advantage of a Freesync display.inighthawki - Monday, April 23, 2018 - link
I guess I meant that generically for "multi-gpu" but you're correct. You'd want crossfire :)Sttm - Sunday, April 22, 2018 - link
But I could run games at 1440 and then have 5k for my desktop work and video watching...inighthawki - Monday, April 23, 2018 - link
Very fair point, actually. I withdraw my comment.Lolimaster - Saturday, April 21, 2018 - link
JUST STOP WITH THE GOD DAMN CURVE, THE FAD IS DEAD ON TV'sMitch89 - Saturday, April 21, 2018 - link
It’s great on my 38-inch LG Ultrawide that sits less than two feet from my face, but it’s silly on something this small and 16x9.And agreed about curved TVs, they look awful. You sit so far away there is no benefit, and the curve reflects everything in the room.
Drumsticks - Saturday, April 21, 2018 - link
I totally agree with TVs - I think a curved screen makes a bad viewing experience for anything frequently requiring multiple viewers at unpredictable angles and distances. But a monitor has a pretty predictable single user the vast majority of the time, and at a fairly predictable distance of 2-4 feet typically. It's not hard to build a beneficial curve in that instance. I would never buy a curved TV, but I could see a curved monitor helping.Lolimaster - Sunday, April 22, 2018 - link
For any kind of reading or picture viewing, even game huds it will feel awkward.twtech - Monday, April 23, 2018 - link
I think it makes sense if you have a small apartment and a huge screen. A lot of these TV manufacturers are based in Korea, and there it probably makes sense. Here, I think the screen size would need to be a lot bigger for it to make sense for most people. If you had say, a 120" screen and sit less than 8 ft away from it, you might appreciate the curve.toffty - Monday, April 23, 2018 - link
outside of UWHD monitors I agree to no curve.I love the curve on my 3440x1440 monitor
Lolimaster - Saturday, April 21, 2018 - link
Is it that hard to actually have a FLAT 28-32" 1440p FULL GLOSSY 120Hz VA (+FLAD) monitor in 2017/2018?brunis.dk - Saturday, April 21, 2018 - link
Yes, when you have no idea what your customers want, how could they make it?Xajel - Sunday, April 22, 2018 - link
Now where's the Ultrawide 1440p version of this ? and please, bump up the brightness to at least 600, and add AdobeRGB alsomilkod2001 - Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - link
Back to drawing boards. Make it 4k, at least 100Hz ,non stupid curve, factory calibrated, HDR. $1200 max. Enough of this junk they throw at us.Lakados - Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - link
Based on other reviews and information the curve is very minor and has some of their newer anti flicker tech to reduce eye strain and better blue light options for late night sessions. The side bezels are also apparently very small so you can easily set up multiple ones for a more seamless display. I don't have the money for this but I know a few people who might be interested.