Curved game monitor ok for windows spreadsheets?
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Hi I like my rally and Nurburgring motor racing games. I’m currently using a smallish flat screen for viewing and windows programs. Thinking of getting a Samsung curved screen game monitor (24 or 27 ins.) to improve the experience. My question as my needs are dual purpose do
these curved screens work ok with windows/excel etc. My local Currys don’t stock theses monitors…they just want online order/delivery…. No problem with that ,I just want to be sure is fit for my specific purpose before it’s on my doorstep. Interested to hear anyones experience of using curved monitors…and any advice welcomed. Cheers. Ian
these curved screens work ok with windows/excel etc. My local Currys don’t stock theses monitors…they just want online order/delivery…. No problem with that ,I just want to be sure is fit for my specific purpose before it’s on my doorstep. Interested to hear anyones experience of using curved monitors…and any advice welcomed. Cheers. Ian
They work fine...if you can get used to the curvature.
I find anything less than 1200R is an issue - but going up to 1800/2000R is fine.
I assume you'll be going for an ultrawide (i.e. equivalent to putting 2 monitors side-by-side). If so, you have to realise the vertical size will look a bit odd for a while whilst you adjust to the wider ratio (as the height will be the same as the equivalent single monitor).
I find anything less than 1200R is an issue - but going up to 1800/2000R is fine.
I assume you'll be going for an ultrawide (i.e. equivalent to putting 2 monitors side-by-side). If so, you have to realise the vertical size will look a bit odd for a while whilst you adjust to the wider ratio (as the height will be the same as the equivalent single monitor).
mmm-five said:
They work fine...if you can get used to the curvature.
I find anything less than 1200R is an issue - but going up to 1800/2000R is fine.
I assume you'll be going for an ultrawide (i.e. equivalent to putting 2 monitors side-by-side). If so, you have to realise the vertical size will look a bit odd for a while whilst you adjust to the wider ratio (as the height will be the same as the equivalent single monitor).
Thank you for reply…I’m only going for max 32 inch single screen…the screens are approx £500 and have a faster refresh rate of 250…not sure what you mean by 1800/2000 ? Is this important. I find anything less than 1200R is an issue - but going up to 1800/2000R is fine.
I assume you'll be going for an ultrawide (i.e. equivalent to putting 2 monitors side-by-side). If so, you have to realise the vertical size will look a bit odd for a while whilst you adjust to the wider ratio (as the height will be the same as the equivalent single monitor).
I have the Samsung Odyssey G9, 49" and 1000R - it's a big 'ol thing.
It's used for spreadsheets a lot, it takes up a good third of my time, and I do this on MacOS (although I do the same on my Windows machine which is also connected to it). I would recommend you do a bit of research into window management apps, so you can effectively tile your apps across the screen. I actually use the Picture By Picture mode frequently as it splits the monitor up into two virtual screens, which can help if you have two side by side.
And it completely rocks for racing sims.
It's used for spreadsheets a lot, it takes up a good third of my time, and I do this on MacOS (although I do the same on my Windows machine which is also connected to it). I would recommend you do a bit of research into window management apps, so you can effectively tile your apps across the screen. I actually use the Picture By Picture mode frequently as it splits the monitor up into two virtual screens, which can help if you have two side by side.
And it completely rocks for racing sims.
Polome said:
Thank you for reply…I’m only going for max 32 inch single screen…the screens are approx £500 and have a faster refresh rate of 250…not sure what you mean by 1800/2000 ? Is this important.
The 1000/1500/1800R is the radius of the circle in mm that the screen would create if it were a complete circle. The lower the number, the smaller the curve.So a 1000R would make a circle 2000mm in diameter, a 1500R would make a circle 3000m in diameter, and an 1800R would make a circle 3600mm in diameter.
mmm-five said:
Polome said:
Thank you for reply…I’m only going for max 32 inch single screen…the screens are approx £500 and have a faster refresh rate of 250…not sure what you mean by 1800/2000 ? Is this important.
The 1000/1500/1800R is the radius of the circle in mm that the screen would create if it were a complete circle. The lower the number, the smaller the curve.So a 1000R would make a circle 2000mm in diameter, a 1500R would make a circle 3000m in diameter, and an 1800R would make a circle 3600mm in diameter.
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