Samsung Monitors?

[jonno_c]

Should I avoid curved monitors?
It's for the home office, so was tempted by this one as it looks sweet.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0711S2JHQ/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Do the curved monitors have the same issues as the TV's, in that you need to be directly in front of it (which I probably will to be fair) to get the best out of it?
This curved one is half the price:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DTLSOA4/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Thoughts?!

 

[Rubicon_]

I bought 2 of these for my home office, 27" curved:

https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-c...hwv7N0lyKdQeWfl-b5YaAj69EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

They've been pretty good so far for the price! Ive yet to build a gaming pc but picture quality on the PS4 is good. The only downfall with them is you can't mount them to the wall, something i never knew until i got them home.

 

[jonno_c]

I bought 2 of these for my home office, 27" curved:

https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-c...hwv7N0lyKdQeWfl-b5YaAj69EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

They've been pretty good so far for the price! Ive yet to build a gaming pc but picture quality on the PS4 is good. The only downfall with them is you can't mount them to the wall, something i never knew until i got them home.

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Very nice!! Did you find that much screen overbearing?

 

[charltjr]

In terms of seating permission, with the curved screens I've found you're so much closer to them that where you sit doesn't really matter that much. They are really nice but personally I wouldn't pay much extra for one. Got a 34" ultrawide curved one at work and it's great for productivity but I find the more conventional 32" 16:9 screen I've got at home more immersive for games - and it was cheaper.

 

[Rubicon_]

Very nice!! Did you find that much screen overbearing?

Nope definitely not, as said though I've still not used it on dual screen as I've no pc lol. Only use just now is work and tv/ps4 at the same time.

 

[jonno_c]

I've ordered one of the ones you have @Arran_
Depending on how it all goes, may well go for a second once I get my new desk sorted.
Cheers!

 

[jonno_c]

2 screens might be overkill but we'll see how I get on with this set up!

 

[boultonn]

2 screens might be overkill but we'll see how I get on with this set up!View attachment 1343471

I used to run a similar setup but nowadays I just keep my laptop closed and run with just my Samsung monitor

 

[jonno_c]

I used to run a similar setup but nowadays I just keep my laptop closed and run with just my Samsung monitor

I was thinking that might happen. If it does I might go for another monitor like Aaron!

 

[Rubicon_]

Thats how i run mine at the moment with one of them off. Im looking forward to building a gaming rig to use them both should be nice!

 

[SharkyUK]

I love curved monitors - both for gaming and productivity. For professional stuff I personally find it reduces the eye strain and neck strain after hours in front of the screens each day. I also find the curved screens more immersive for gaming (I have the two Acer Predator ultrawide curved monitors shown below).

 

[boultonn]

I love curved monitors - both for gaming and productivity. For professional stuff I personally find it reduces the eye strain and neck strain after hours in front of the screens each day. I also find the curved screens more immersive for gaming (I have the two Acer Predator ultrawide curved monitors shown below).

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Big fan of the centenario eh??
Looks an absolutely cracking setup tbh, used to have a dual widescreen setup at work and I loved that

 

[SharkyUK]

Big fan of the centenario eh??
Looks an absolutely cracking setup tbh, used to have a dual widescreen setup at work and I loved that

Erm... not a massive fan of the Centenario to be honest, but it happened to be the background wallpaper active when I took the photo! :tongueout:
I won't lie, I love the setup. It's a bit of a powerhouse which suits my work perfectly. It also doubles-up as a nice gaming rig so I get the best of both worlds. I struggle to go back to 'regular' monitors now as I prefer the additional horizontal real-estate such a setup offers.

 

[jonno_c]

When dual screening, and using the main screen for excel, is there a way when filtering, for the filter box to appear on the monitor, not the laptop? 1st world problems I know, but where my mac is slightly off to the side, I have to then pan round to move the filter box into the main screen, I use the excel filter, close it, then next time I want it again, it's manoeuvred back into the laptop screen!!