Why The Curve?
Curved monitors are the latest craze in displays and it’s one way to make your desk look like it’s right out of the future. But there are many practical reasons to upgrade: They are great for workstations, giving a larger viewing area and make games more fun, too.
You’re Surrounded!
Curved monitors are great for gaming immersion, just like when multiple monitors give you that feeling of being inside the cockpit during a flight simulation game. One curved monitor can give you that feeling too and, with 3, your vision will start to wrap inside.
Checkout Newegg TV’s overview of the Samsung S34E790C Curved Monitor
For Productivity
Workstations can really harness the potential of curved monitors. When you are working hard on a project with multiple excel documents and programs open, there really is no room for distractions. The ability of the curved monitor to pull your focus and center it on the task at hand can help with your concentration. By literally covering your peripheral vision with your work, you can break free of all the office or home distractions.
What Games Work Best?
Curved monitors are perfect for sims like car racing, or flight games. They also are great for FPS games, as you can easily see people sneaking up on you in your peripheral vision.
What To Look For When Shopping?
Resolution is always the first thing I check. The two main resolutions for curved monitors are 1980 x 1080 monitors and 3440 x 1440 ones. Here’s an example of how much larger the 1440 display area is. . Keep In mind when going to maximum resolutions it’s usually a good time to upgrade your video card too.
Next up is response time (lower is better). Response time tells you the speed of the monitor.
Drawbacks
Curved screens are naturally harder to mount on a flat wall. But don’t forget taking measurements too since it may take more space on a table. They are also harder to share at different angles compared to a normal TV. This drawback can be compared to sitting off on the left side of surround sound speakers. Dead center is always the best.
How Will Curved Monitors Change Your Desk? What Would You Use One For?
Let us know what you would like to watch on a curved screen or if you’re ready to convert from regular monitors.
