That price is actually pretty nice on specs and price. Dell runs lots of coupon deals to on new and older monitors so maybe make it even cheaper, esp during holiday.
I like that it not super flashy "gamerfied" as well. I might pick one up.
Man i wish IPS monitors could do those refresh rates at this price though. One day, one day.
Eh - I had to replace my Samsung POS32HG monitor that (on paper) shares a lot of specs with this, moved to a 27" flat screen, and I agree with the 27". I don't want/need the curve on that. For a 32", it's just wide enough that having the curve bring the edges in that I can sit a bit closer without needing to do any head movements in shooters. It's nice.
This is mainly done for reducing eye strain. Considering its a large 32" screen it makes sense to curve it since this is designed for gamers who will absolutely be sitting less than 1.8 meters from this beast.
Due to poor VA viewing angles, Samsung is producing these curved panels in order to mitigate that. If it were flat (i.e. LG 32GK850), you can notice the edges of the screen having washed out colors compared to the center when sitting in front of the screen.
Why are curved 16:9 monitors not a thing? Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it can't be a thing. Jeeze people have to complain about literally everything ~ Besides as someone else said, it helps with VA and viewing angles.
I have a curved 1920x1080p 144 Hz VA monitor and it's great.
When I was thinking about curved monitors before they became available, one of the things I was hoping for was that games would also support radial projection to go along with it. Radial projection that matches the screen curve would be more expensive than flat projection performance-wise, but should be possible with modern programmable graphics cards, and could reduce the distortion you see near the edges of the screen.
What I'd really like to see is game developers start offering options for curved screens. Even if it's just an extra shader tacked on at the end, have the ability to do a curved projection for curved screens and especially triple-monitor curved screen setups. A flat projection distorts heavily near the edges with ultrawide FOVs.
Man this really shows how much the alienware brand exists to milk sheep.
Really the only feature that's missing here (and maybe the monitor has it) is backlight strobing.
I wonder how they got 3000:1 contrast ratio on a VA panel. Multiple LCD layers? The brightness rating is still acceptable though. Local dimming? That's usually a feature that makes it into marketing material.
Do I need to state the obvious? Alienware is 21:9, thia is 16:9. Huge factor for me, at least. I still agree that Alienware is overpriced, just pointing out the big difference between them.
Wrong. Samsung C32HG70 32" have been updated to Freesync2 in the beginning of the year.. Check firmware upgrade. This LCD uses the same VA panel from Samsung by the looks of it. Note that Samsung cherry-picks and reaches HDR 600 on their own product line.
Just wish FedEx wasn't driving my monitor all over every state around me. Was within 50 miles of me now it's about 400 miles away . I think it got put on wrong truck.
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imaheadcase - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
That price is actually pretty nice on specs and price. Dell runs lots of coupon deals to on new and older monitors so maybe make it even cheaper, esp during holiday.I like that it not super flashy "gamerfied" as well. I might pick one up.
Man i wish IPS monitors could do those refresh rates at this price though. One day, one day.
Sttm - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
Why are curved 16:9 monitors a thing? Its not so wide you need to pull the edges in. Just stop it.seamonkey79 - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
Eh - I had to replace my Samsung POS32HG monitor that (on paper) shares a lot of specs with this, moved to a 27" flat screen, and I agree with the 27". I don't want/need the curve on that. For a 32", it's just wide enough that having the curve bring the edges in that I can sit a bit closer without needing to do any head movements in shooters. It's nice.quiksilvr - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
This is mainly done for reducing eye strain. Considering its a large 32" screen it makes sense to curve it since this is designed for gamers who will absolutely be sitting less than 1.8 meters from this beast.Beaver M. - Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - link
I am using a 32" for gaming. Not curved. No problems.I dont understand the logic in a 32" curved panel. 16:9 at that. It would be annoying to me.
darkchazz - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
Due to poor VA viewing angles, Samsung is producing these curved panels in order to mitigate that.If it were flat (i.e. LG 32GK850), you can notice the edges of the screen having washed out colors compared to the center when sitting in front of the screen.
AshlayW - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - link
Why are curved 16:9 monitors not a thing? Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it can't be a thing. Jeeze people have to complain about literally everything ~ Besides as someone else said, it helps with VA and viewing angles.I have a curved 1920x1080p 144 Hz VA monitor and it's great.
shawnj - Thursday, August 29, 2019 - link
I appreciate every ones comment on "Why". This is exactly why I read the comments, to learn from your collective experience and opinions.twtech - Friday, August 30, 2019 - link
When I was thinking about curved monitors before they became available, one of the things I was hoping for was that games would also support radial projection to go along with it. Radial projection that matches the screen curve would be more expensive than flat projection performance-wise, but should be possible with modern programmable graphics cards, and could reduce the distortion you see near the edges of the screen.twtech - Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - link
What I'd really like to see is game developers start offering options for curved screens. Even if it's just an extra shader tacked on at the end, have the ability to do a curved projection for curved screens and especially triple-monitor curved screen setups. A flat projection distorts heavily near the edges with ultrawide FOVs.willis936 - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
Man this really shows how much the alienware brand exists to milk sheep.Really the only feature that's missing here (and maybe the monitor has it) is backlight strobing.
I wonder how they got 3000:1 contrast ratio on a VA panel. Multiple LCD layers? The brightness rating is still acceptable though. Local dimming? That's usually a feature that makes it into marketing material.
skavi - Saturday, August 24, 2019 - link
Typical VA contrast is 3000:1. Some TVs have even got to almost 6000:1 native.Piotrek54321 - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
Do I need to state the obvious? Alienware is 21:9, thia is 16:9. Huge factor for me, at least.I still agree that Alienware is overpriced, just pointing out the big difference between them.
Dr. Swag - Friday, August 23, 2019 - link
Dunno what your point is, the article never said this was as good as the 34twtech - Friday, August 30, 2019 - link
On the plus side, the 21:9 Alienware would have to be used as a sole monitor. With these, it should be possible to run a triple-monitor setup.QhyQhy - Saturday, August 24, 2019 - link
Is the DisplayPort 1.2 sufficient to support HDR mode?? I head it require 1.4 for it?darklight69 - Saturday, August 24, 2019 - link
Is the USB-C port capable of power delivery and if so, how much wattage? If its 85W, then I'm sold!whatisgoingontoday - Sunday, August 25, 2019 - link
$600 for a chinese panel???Beaver M. - Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - link
You mean horrible quality Chinese panel.AshlayW - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - link
I guess clarification on this is good.AshlayW - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - link
A huge percentage of electronics and products used in the west are made in China.Chinese != poor quality.
Lakados - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - link
I'm already trying to get a hold of my Dell rep, I can certainly use one of these.Lakados - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - link
The real question I have for this screen is does it have the coveted VESA mount.yetanotherhuman - Thursday, August 29, 2019 - link
I'm pretty sure that all Dell monitors, once you remove (or don't clip in) the stand, have a 100x100mm VESA mount thereteamet - Thursday, August 29, 2019 - link
Wrong. Samsung C32HG70 32" have been updated to Freesync2 in the beginning of the year.. Check firmware upgrade. This LCD uses the same VA panel from Samsung by the looks of it. Note that Samsung cherry-picks and reaches HDR 600 on their own product line.billy bob clinton - Monday, February 17, 2020 - link
Just wish FedEx wasn't driving my monitor all over every state around me. Was within 50 miles of me now it's about 400 miles away . I think it got put on wrong truck.