Dual monitors are pretty cheap, but you can bet if someone asked me for my requested hardware (software development), this would be on my list.
I do wish you could get 32:10 aspect ratio (16:10 side-by-side) instead of 32:9, but once you break the barrier of 1200 vertical lines, I can deal with it. That extra 120 lines over 1080 can make a real difference.
Early in the year I upgraded to a 34" ultra wide curved Dell. Initially, I ordered the 38" version before I came to my senses and cancelled the order. 49" may be good for the right workplace. I needed room on my desk for a lamp and it needed to be positioned where it would shine down on my physical desktop. This limits where I can place the monitor, even with my monitor arm.
the gallery all show an outline around where the arm attaches to the back, the normal hallmark of a VESA mount being available. This one looks like the larger and less common 200x100mm size though; which means it won't work (well?) with most monitor arms on the market, which only have 100x100mm mounting points.
That's great! I use 2 24 inch monitors (at home) and I am business client. I love that monitor! Of course, the cost of that monitor is 4x24 monitors...
Shoutout to a fellow 2x16:10 user! I’m a niche customer at this point, but I’d love a 3840x1200 option, 1440p is just too small for my eyes at that screen size.
Woulda been nicer if it was 5120x1600.. also, not a fan of curved displays. Does anyone actually like them? Never seen a display that big curved tho, maybe it works as long as it's not too extreme.
I was skeptical of curved monitors, but found with the Dell U3818DW that the curve felt natural and relaxing for my vision. It can be more eyestrain to use a wide flat monitor than a wide curved monitor. Coming from years with flat monitors, my vision adapted to the curve in a couple hours -- far less time than I thought it would take.
Dang it, I want something with at least 2160 vertical, so I can watch 4K content in full, with wider than 4K horizontal. Doesn't even need to be hugely over 4K - 5K horizontal would be fine.
Unfortunately this monitor will not work at the native resolution with many MacBook Pros, even the newest models, since the built-in GPU is not compatible with the monitoring syncing type Dell has chosen. My thumb-in-the-air guess is that 80% of Mac users will not be able to get the best resolution on this monitor, and 50% of those will not care/notice. Check 8641919 support issue on Apple and read all about it!
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bloodgain - Monday, October 15, 2018 - link
Dual monitors are pretty cheap, but you can bet if someone asked me for my requested hardware (software development), this would be on my list.I do wish you could get 32:10 aspect ratio (16:10 side-by-side) instead of 32:9, but once you break the barrier of 1200 vertical lines, I can deal with it. That extra 120 lines over 1080 can make a real difference.
Ed_Randgad - Monday, October 15, 2018 - link
this is 1440, not 1080aebiv - Monday, October 15, 2018 - link
Pretty sure that's why he said "he can deal with it when it's over 1200 lines."lilmoe - Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - link
16:10 has been a revelation on my desk for software development. +++++1Strawb77 - Monday, January 7, 2019 - link
a bit late in the day i know, but Samsung LC43J890DKUXEN 43.3-Inch is 32:10 (3840 x 1200).this may at least help somebody else.
bigboxes - Monday, October 15, 2018 - link
Early in the year I upgraded to a 34" ultra wide curved Dell. Initially, I ordered the 38" version before I came to my senses and cancelled the order. 49" may be good for the right workplace. I needed room on my desk for a lamp and it needed to be positioned where it would shine down on my physical desktop. This limits where I can place the monitor, even with my monitor arm.Ukyo - Monday, October 15, 2018 - link
I don't think this is VESA compatible... lolDanNeely - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
the gallery all show an outline around where the arm attaches to the back, the normal hallmark of a VESA mount being available. This one looks like the larger and less common 200x100mm size though; which means it won't work (well?) with most monitor arms on the market, which only have 100x100mm mounting points.Diji1 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Haven't done it but it's my impression that 100 -> 200 adapters can be had.Peskarik - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
That's great! I use 2 24 inch monitors (at home) and I am business client.I love that monitor!
Of course, the cost of that monitor is 4x24 monitors...
Peskarik - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Correction, priced as 6x24 (1900x1200) monitorsSunrise089 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Shoutout to a fellow 2x16:10 user! I’m a niche customer at this point, but I’d love a 3840x1200 option, 1440p is just too small for my eyes at that screen size.RSAUser - Friday, October 19, 2018 - link
You can up the scaling for everything. Most of us wouldn't be able to see 4k at 15.5" if they didn't up scaling.skrewler2 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Woulda been nicer if it was 5120x1600.. also, not a fan of curved displays. Does anyone actually like them? Never seen a display that big curved tho, maybe it works as long as it's not too extreme.Diji1 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Yes I like them. And the wider the monitor the more curve is required because the angle becomes too extreme to avoid image changes due to the angle.10101010 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
I was skeptical of curved monitors, but found with the Dell U3818DW that the curve felt natural and relaxing for my vision. It can be more eyestrain to use a wide flat monitor than a wide curved monitor. Coming from years with flat monitors, my vision adapted to the curve in a couple hours -- far less time than I thought it would take.piroroadkill - Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - link
Yeah, I'd rather have a 5120×1600 49", a little taller, and a little narrower (physically). That would be absolutely amazing.CharonPDX - Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - link
Dang it, I want something with at least 2160 vertical, so I can watch 4K content in full, with wider than 4K horizontal. Doesn't even need to be hugely over 4K - 5K horizontal would be fine.a351must2 - Thursday, October 18, 2018 - link
I bet it still doesn't have a dedicated KVM button for using the built in KVM too...just like the 39" ultrawide.AxelBigDog - Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - link
Unfortunately this monitor will not work at the native resolution with many MacBook Pros, even the newest models, since the built-in GPU is not compatible with the monitoring syncing type Dell has chosen. My thumb-in-the-air guess is that 80% of Mac users will not be able to get the best resolution on this monitor, and 50% of those will not care/notice. Check 8641919 support issue on Apple and read all about it!