LG34UC97 (Curved Ultrawide Monitor)

[Hundrakia]

So, http://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-34UC97 is apparently a thing, with Dell and AOC hot on their heels... I think I might go this way when I finally make a monitor purchase. I just don't game like I used to, and I'm more interested in mmo than fps most of the time.

Thoughts?


Mod Edit: Added a bit more description to the title

[HoffmanMyster]

Very interesting.  I love my ultrawide (thanks for asking, Sent! ), and it would be even better if it were slightly curved, I suspect.  I find myself shifting laterally at some points if I have windows snapped to the sides, so curved seems like the natural progression.   

[Tiramisuu]

light bleed in the corner and no availability yet.   to be seen

[tp4tissue]

I'm all for curved.. buhhhhhhhhh  gonna need more than 34" if it's 21:9..   this is a really small monitor..

45" is a good spot for 21:9

[Tiramisuu]

pixel size is good for a monitor at this size.  tough getting the full screen in you peripheral if it is a productivity tool.   Bigger isn't better for productivity.   for movies better off using a television.

[tp4tissue]

pixel size is good for a monitor at this size.  tough getting the full screen in you peripheral if it is a productivity tool.   Bigger isn't better for productivity.   for movies better off using a television.

pixel size is good for a monitor at this size.  tough getting the full screen in you peripheral if it is a productivity tool.   Bigger isn't better for productivity.   for movies better off using a television.

we need more 100" tvs...

at that point.. it's about as big as it can get for typical living rooms..

[Sent]

Very interesting.  I love my ultrawide (thanks for asking, Sent! ), and it would be even better if it were slightly curved, I suspect.  I find myself shifting laterally at some points if I have windows snapped to the sides, so curved seems like the natural progression.   

THIS guy. )

Like Hoff said, I think it'd be nice if my current ultrawide was slightly curved.  At a point, you start to move a bit too much just to take in all the screen real estate.  Of course, this thing is probably gonna cost a pretty penny.  Did a two second Google search and didn't find any info on pricing.

[Tiramisuu]

the uc97 is resting around 4k usd.  The uc95 at 1300 is expensive but almost buyable.

[dorkvader]

I'm all for curved.. buhhhhhhhhh  gonna need more than 34" if it's 21:9..   this is a really small monitor..

45" is a good spot for 21:9

how do you measure the diagonal of a curved monitor? I can think of a few different ways yielding different results depending on the bend radius.

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm all for curved.. buhhhhhhhhh  gonna need more than 34" if it's 21:9..   this is a really small monitor..

45" is a good spot for 21:9

how do you measure the diagonal of a curved monitor? I can think of a few different ways yielding different results depending on the bend radius.

IMO you have to follow the surface, so you'd measure the surface distance from one corner to the opposite corner.  If you did shortest distance corner to corner you'd end up with weird situations where a full circle yields a tiny "screen size".

[katushkin]

Oooooooo... That's nice....

[paicrai]

i've really wanted a huge sleek shiny curved monitor for a while 
someone plz gibe

[Hundrakia]

If nothing else, we know this is the future for monitors

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So, http://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-34UC97 is apparently a thing, with Dell and AOC hot on their heels... I think I might go this way when I finally make a monitor purchase. I just don't game like I used to, and I'm more interested in mmo than fps most of the time.

Thoughts?


Mod Edit: Added a bit more description to the title

I guess you saw the Linus review

[Hundrakia]

So, http://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-34UC97 is apparently a thing, with Dell and AOC hot on their heels... I think I might go this way when I finally make a monitor purchase. I just don't game like I used to, and I'm more interested in mmo than fps most of the time.

Thoughts?


Mod Edit: Added a bit more description to the title

I guess you saw the Linus review

I actually did see that review. I want to see one in person now haha

[Hypersphere]

Interesting idea. My workstations have 3 monitors: 27 inch in the center flanked by two 24 inch. It would seem to make sense to fill in the seams and just have one curved screen. However, this would actually not suit all my needs. This is because in my situation I use the triple monitor setup with 3 computers: Mac, Linux, and Windows. I have various options via Synergy software and/or switches on the monitors to use any combination of the 3 monitors with 3 computers. So, for example, I can have each monitor showing output from each computer, a single computer showing its output on all 3 monitors, or anything in between. Therefore, for this kind of setup, a single curved monitor would not work for all of the options that I use.

[tp4tissue]

Interesting idea. My workstations have 3 monitors: 27 inch in the center flanked by two 24 inch. It would seem to make sense to fill in the seams and just have one curved screen. However, this would actually not suit all my needs. This is because in my situation I use the triple monitor setup with 3 computers: Mac, Linux, and Windows. I have various options via Synergy software and/or switches on the monitors to use any combination of the 3 monitors with 3 computers. So, for example, I can have each monitor showing output from each computer, a single computer showing its output on all 3 monitors, or anything in between. Therefore, for this kind of setup, a single curved monitor would not work for all of the options that I use.

that's easy... buy 3 curved monitors and stack them vertically..  problem solved..

[Hundrakia]

Interesting idea. My workstations have 3 monitors: 27 inch in the center flanked by two 24 inch. It would seem to make sense to fill in the seams and just have one curved screen. However, this would actually not suit all my needs. This is because in my situation I use the triple monitor setup with 3 computers: Mac, Linux, and Windows. I have various options via Synergy software and/or switches on the monitors to use any combination of the 3 monitors with 3 computers. So, for example, I can have each monitor showing output from each computer, a single computer showing its output on all 3 monitors, or anything in between. Therefore, for this kind of setup, a single curved monitor would not work for all of the options that I use.

I have want for two curved ones, but likely I'd just have the 21.5 I have currently as the browsing monitor, turned sideways like a glock.

[Novus]

Oh this thing! I want one of these.

[dorkvader]

anyone else considering getting some to mount vertically? Is that even feasible for a curved monitor?

[JackMills]

anyone else considering getting some to mount vertically? Is that even feasible for a curved monitor?

As I understood it isn't even possible cause there's no VESA mount, only the mount for the standard leg.

Edit: apparently it depends on region (according to Linus review)

[exitfire401]

anyone else considering getting some to mount vertically? Is that even feasible for a curved monitor?

As I understood it isn't even possible cause there's no VESA mount, only the mount for the standard leg.

This...I really wanted one and figured after LG's last ultrawide, they would have VESA mount compatibility...It's ultimately a dealbreaker for me because I don't have the room on my desk for it.

[Sent]

anyone else considering getting some to mount vertically? Is that even feasible for a curved monitor?

As I understood it isn't even possible cause there's no VESA mount, only the mount for the standard leg.

Edit: apparently it depends on region (according to Linus review)

The no VESA mount makes me sad.  I really want to stack this or any other two ultrawide on top of each other.  Hmm...

[Tiramisuu]

No VESA mount and a **** stand.   There should be 1 or 2 more 34" monitor using this panel coming out at more competitive prices in the next couple of months (the flat not the curved).

if the uc65 had a vesa mount it could have been a champion.

[Hundrakia]

No VESA mount and a **** stand.   There should be 1 or 2 more 34" monitor using this panel coming out at more competitive prices in the next couple of months (the flat not the curved).

if the uc65 had a vesa mount it could have been a champion.

I'm scouring the web daily for a price on that new Dell unit that is coming out, but again I haven't heard on that one having a Vesa mount or not. If I have to, I will rig something up outta my odds and ends to get it mounted. I've done crazier things before!

[Hundrakia]

Hmm. I never noticed in the video that I watched that the other one was also curved, a 34UC87 with an adjustable stand just might tick that last box for me.

/goes off to Google this monitor

[JackMills]

Hmm. I never noticed in the video that I watched that the other one was also curved, a 34UC87 with an adjustable stand just might tick that last box for me.

/goes off to Google this monitor

Seems that the 34UC87 has a mounting for which you could easily make an adapter plate (if it isn't VESA already), but it would be more expensive than the 34UC97 (1100€ vs 1300€ http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1834533, but I can only confirm the 1100€ for the 97).
I'm not convinced about the curve and a flat 34" combined with an Ergotron stand would still be cheaper. (for example AOC Professional U3477PQU for 530€ and Ergotron LX for180€, taxes not included)

Edit: Corrected price for ergotron LX

[Hundrakia]

Yeah, that's true.

[tp4tissue]

I'm not sold on curved monitors yet, considering the curvature is not adjustable..

That means the ideal distance from screen is  PRESET @ factory..


So if you wanted it further out, or closer, that just won't happen.

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I'm not sold on curved monitors yet, considering the curvature is not adjustable..

Depends on how much force you use

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm not sold on curved monitors yet, considering the curvature is not adjustable..

Depends on how much force you use

 

ideal distance from screen is  PRESET @ factory..

True, but consider this... the ideal distance from the screen on a totally flat monitor is essentially infinity.  So any minimal curve will "help" (relative term) in that regard.  Now, if it's curved too much, that's a different issue. 

[tp4tissue]

I'm not sold on curved monitors yet, considering the curvature is not adjustable..

Depends on how much force you use

 

ideal distance from screen is  PRESET @ factory..

True, but consider this... the ideal distance from the screen on a totally flat monitor is essentially infinity.  So any minimal curve will "help" (relative term) in that regard.  Now, if it's curved too much, that's a different issue. 

Hmm...........

well if we're talking about LARGE monitors,  the curve is then reduced to a gimmick, because then the distance difference between curved vs uncurved is a set amount..

so the curved portion vs the uncurved portion will only be say, 3 inches difference..

@ a viewing distance of 8 feet, thats 3%...  probably not even noticeable..

ugh.... 

We've been tricked.. .

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I guess the curve is more of an premium feature for you to pay 200€ extra for something "revolutionary"

[Hundrakia]

Yeah tp, curved TVs are an accessory that is best reserved for a private theater that one needn't share with anyone they care about.

[tp4tissue]

Yeah tp, curved TVs are an accessory that is best reserved for a private theater that one needn't share with anyone they care about.

For a while I had a basement setup with a projector. 12 feet viewing distance, 120inch screen

But eventually I gave up on the whole thing.. because it's nearly impossible to get good blacks with any light in the room.. 

and this was with an epson 8700ub,

and you really can't use the computer for too long in a completely dark room, because the contrast hurts your eyes..

[JackMills]

Marketing just knows that men like curves, so curved screens were bound to happen.

[tp4tissue]

Marketing just knows that men like curves, so curved screens were bound to happen.

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Marketing just knows that men like curves, so curved screens were bound to happen.

Especially curvy LGs