Where are the big flat panel monitors?

[Nimblor]

What is the deal with the curved monitors? I do not understand this trend. Please enlighten me.

My current monitor is a flat 32" Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN. I use it on my desk and it is about 27" from my face. It is 1080p, 60Hz and seems really great but I am looking to upgrade to a 1440p preferably at 144Hz or higher. The problem is that most of the 32" monitors appear curved... and/or ultrawide.

I do not like curved. I have a curved LG 55EG9100 and I love the tv but not the curve. Curve means there is almost always glare. Just my experience.

 

[freakdiablo]

It's just the "next big thing", kind of like 3D. One of the reasons I'm sticking to dual 1440p 27" monitors as opposed to one ultrawide monitor.

Just as a sidebar question, if glare is an issue, are you using glossy or matte screens? I'll say that neither handle glare *well*, just a curiosity.

 

[Nimblor]

My LG has a glossy screen. I am ok with the glossy screen as it usually looks amazing but the curve makes glare way too common. It seems to effect more viewing angles because of the curve too. I am still on the hunt for a 32" replacement that is not a ultra wide. I use the monitor (tv) enough to watch movies that an ultra wide monitor would probably be a waste.

 

[SPL Tech]

Curved screens are nice. I have one. It's more immersive. It provides a slight wrap around effect. Curved is the way of the future and like CRTs, flat screens will be phased out entirely eventually.

 

[Nimblor]

Curved screens are nice. I have one. It's more immersive. It provides a slight wrap around effect. Curved is the way of the future and like CRTs, flat screens will be phased out entirely eventually.

Yeah, I hope they are nice, it looks like I do not have much of an option. I was going to get one but it seems that the g-sync / freesync issue has to get sorted on the graphics card end first. I have been looking at LG 32GK650F-B, ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B, Samsung C32HG70, AOC C32G1.

 

[wingman99]

I hate curved monitors, ruins my depth perception while gaming.