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Title: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: pas008 on Fri, 30 May 2014, 13:04:32
yes I am a lurker

but thought I had to share this here

http://www.costco.com/.product.856262.html?MobileOptOut=1
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 30 May 2014, 13:20:18
that's an odd aspect ratio

I think it'd be great in vertical mode though.
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 30 May 2014, 13:24:28
It says ultra wide: General: Dimensions (without stand): 24"W x 11"H x 1.56"D
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 30 May 2014, 16:04:03
If the numbers are correct, it should have 111 PPI.

The height of the screen is about the same as a:
19.8" 16:9 screen or a
18.4" 16:10 screen, or a
16.2" 4:3 screen
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: Frenir on Fri, 30 May 2014, 16:07:15
Im really digging this new Ultrawide fad, the monitors look very slick.
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 30 May 2014, 17:00:45
Quote from: Frenir on Fri, 30 May 2014, 16:07:15
Im really digging this new Ultrawide fad, the monitors look very slick.

IMO, they are only useful vertically.

Keep in mind that I still think 5:4 is the best and have used it for many years.
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 30 May 2014, 17:20:14
Quote from: dorkvader on Fri, 30 May 2014, 17:00:45
Keep in mind that I still think 5:4 is the best and have used it for many years.
Two 16:10 screens mounted vertically side to side?

I would get an ultrawide screen only if it was high enough and slightly curved. Curved screens make sense for single-user desktop computer use, they don't make sense for TV or cell phones.
If a screen is too wide, the sides would be weird if the screen is not curved. If a wide screen is not large enough, it is just vertically challenged, which is pitiful.
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: Sniping on Fri, 30 May 2014, 19:03:07
From what I saw at Costco, these monitors are super short. I wouldn't be comfortable using this.
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 30 May 2014, 22:46:03
I always angle the outer panel towards myself anyway, resulting in an approximation of a curve.
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: pas008 on Sat, 31 May 2014, 03:35:52
Quote from: Sniping on Fri, 30 May 2014, 19:03:07
From what I saw at Costco, these monitors are super short. I wouldn't be comfortable using this.

not picking a fight but what does this mean, I am a surround plus 2 user, 5760x1080 with 2560x1024 above

also isnt this the closest you can get to a true cinema display?
Title: Re: lg 25inch 2560x1080 monitor $220 (costco)
Post by: Sniping on Sat, 31 May 2014, 04:39:25
Quote from: pas008 on Sat, 31 May 2014, 03:35:52
Quote from: Sniping on Fri, 30 May 2014, 19:03:07
From what I saw at Costco, these monitors are super short. I wouldn't be comfortable using this.

not picking a fight but what does this mean, I am a surround plus 2 user, 5760x1080 with 2560x1024 above

also isnt this the closest you can get to a true cinema display?

As mentioned earlier, this monitor has 11" height. This is compared to around 15" height of a 23" monitor, which is why I think the monitor looks a bit squished.

I think a 27" 1440p monitor would be a better buy at around $300.