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LG Electronics Ships 21:9 Curved UltraWide Monitor

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LG Electronics claimed a "world's first" on Wednesday with the release of its Curved UltraWide Monitor in the United States. Measuring 32.7 inches diagonally, this monitor consists of an IPS screen with an "ultra wide" 21:9 aspect ratio, allowing users to expand their desktop without having to purchase a second monitor.

The specifications show that the new panel, model 34UC97, has a default resolution of 3440 x 1440 with 178-degree viewing angles, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, a color gamut of sRGB 99 percent and a typical brightness of 300 cd/m2. There are also two Thunderbolt 2 ports, one DisplayPort, one headphone-out jack and two HDMI ports. Sound is managed by MAXXAUDIO and a 7-watt stereo speaker system.

LG Electronics indicated that this monitor could replace dual-monitor setups. The panel supports LG's 4-Screen Split technology, which allows the customer to divide the screen into four sections that support eight different ratios. The two HDMI ports enable LG's Dual-Link Up feature, which allows the monitor to connect to two different sources (such as a PC and a game console) and display their contents on the screen at the same time.

"Many people spend more time in front of computer monitors than they do in front of TVs, and yet the industry hasn't delivered the same level of innovation when it comes to monitors," said Tim Alessi, LG's U.S. head of new product development. "At LG, innovation in display technologies isn't just limited to our cutting-edge TV products, which is why we are expanding our U.S. monitor lineup with our 21:9 Curved UltraWide model."

News of LG Electronics' Curved UltraWide Monitor follows the release of Samsung's own curved display, the SD590C. This panel measures 27 inches and has a curvature of 4000R. Additional specs include a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a typical brightness of 350 cd/m2, a contrast ratio of 3000:1, 178 degree viewing angles, a 4 ms response time (G2G), support for 16.7 million colors and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Samsung's curved display is scheduled to be on sale now for $429.99. The new 32.7-inch Curved UltraWide Monitor from LG Electronics is expected to go on sale this month as well, for a meatier $1,299. Customers can purchase LG's curvy display at Adorama, Amazon, Fry's B&H, Newegg and Tiger Direct.

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    Rhuarc86 , October 1, 2014 2:10 PM
    Are you serious....I literally just bought the 34UM94 yesterday
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    Happhazzard , October 1, 2014 2:29 PM
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    Are you serious....I literally just bought the 34UM94 yesterday

    At that pricepoint you could get just about 3 Samsung screens for the price of one of these LGs.
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    dstarr3 , October 1, 2014 3:07 PM
    1920x1080 on an ultra-wide monitor? Either the pixels aren't square, or that's wrong.
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    panders4 , October 1, 2014 3:14 PM
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    1920x1080 on an ultra-wide monitor? Either the pixels aren't square, or that's wrong.


    The LG curved monitor, that is ultra-wide, has a 3440 x 1440 resolution (second paragraph). The Samsung curved monitor has a 1920 x 1080 resolution and is not ultra-wide.
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    SkyBill40 , October 1, 2014 3:27 PM
    It seems like it would be a cool idea... but not at that price point. This clearly seems to be aimed at enterprise users than gamers since it's likely to be a 60Hz refresh as it's IPS. At least it's 1440p.
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    dovah-chan , October 1, 2014 4:30 PM
    Welp I know what I must buy now
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    thefiend1 , October 1, 2014 5:19 PM
    is the LG 34UC97 not a true 34" screen then? Thats what their website says:
    http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34UC97-S-ultrawide-monitor
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    ap3x , October 1, 2014 5:51 PM
    The 34UC97 is supposed to basically be the same as the 34UM95 but curved. There are some minor differences like the stand and the usb ports but that is about it.

    I personally just bought the 34UM95 a month ago and absolutely love the monitor. I am happy with the purchase because of the port differences on the back and I am not clear on if the curve actually provides any real advantages.
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    ap3x , October 1, 2014 5:53 PM
    @dstarr3 - That is for the 27inch and not the 34 inch model. 34 inch model is 3440x1440
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    fuzzion , October 1, 2014 7:08 PM
    Is there G SYNC on any of these screens>
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    soldier44 , October 1, 2014 7:44 PM
    Very cool looking but will wait for a curved 4K IPS monitor coming in the new year for under a grand. Curved is in like my next phone the Note edge.
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    Merry_Blind , October 2, 2014 8:25 AM
    I think that's awesome for gaming. I've never been interested in multi-monitors gaming because of the edges of the screens, but this is just perfect. Curved monitors are a great idea compared to curved TVs. And Ultra-Wide Curved Monitors are an even better idea. Of course, it HAS to be IPS, otherwise the curvature will create color shifts and eneven picture quality.
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    Rhuarc86 , October 2, 2014 8:32 AM
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    I think that's awesome for gaming. I've never been interested in multi-monitors gaming because of the edges of the screens, but this is just perfect. Curved monitors are a great idea compared to curved TVs. And Ultra-Wide Curved Monitors are an even better idea. Of course, it HAS to be IPS, otherwise the curvature will create color shifts and eneven picture quality.


    I just got my 34UM94 in last night. I have to say, even though it's not curved, it's fantastic. Yes, a curved display would be amazing, but not for the added cost. I could barely swing the 34UM94 as it is.
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    Skypine27 , October 2, 2014 10:54 AM
    I have a 34um95P.

    Great monitor. Good colors (hey, it's an IPS). Huge. Like staring at the view screen of the NCC-1701.

    Compared it to an Asus PG278Q which I also have.

    The best thing in the world would be the LG (curved or flat) with a 144hz refresh rate and g-sync.

    Sadly I think we will be waiting a long time for that.

    (ps Linus does a video review of this monitor and talks a bit about the advantages of the curve)
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    threefish , October 2, 2014 12:41 PM
    I'm still going to keep saying that 21:9 is really just 7:3. Sorry if you can't conjure up a comparison of 16:9 to 7:3 in your head, it's still the best way to express the aspect ratio. Sorry if you're a tool.
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    universal remonster , October 2, 2014 5:02 PM
    3 in Eyefinity please! 10320x1440 lmao...
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    randomoneh , October 2, 2014 6:23 PM
    Curvature is way too low. For example, Samsung's monitor has a 4000mm radius of curvature.

    This means that, in order for every part of the display (horizontally) to be equidistant to your eyes and to be viewed at 0° angle, you have to step 4 meters away.

    I don't have to say I'll be waiting for a version with shorter radius of curvature.
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    TomsHardWhere10 , October 3, 2014 12:03 AM
    6dstarr3: "1920x1080 on an ultra-wide monitor? Either the pixels aren't square, or that's wrong".

    No. Either you haven't read the entire article or you haven't understood it or you don't know what you're talking about or...some combination of all or some of these options.
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    cypeq , October 13, 2014 6:51 AM
    Welcome stretch gemming seriously how many games support this? Many devs think you should have letterbox on 16:10 or downright forget it exists.
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