Curved monitor - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: olkipukki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2018, 09:05:50 am
content: Is there anyone sitting in the front of a curved monitor? How AD looks and feel, comfortable to work with?I am considering to replace my current monitor set to a single one 36"+ curved one...

author: DerekG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2018, 01:06:51 pm
content: Yes, I would be interested to hear from anyone using a curved monitor for their circuit board design.What advantages do you find?Any disadvantages?

author: b_force
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2018, 02:42:52 pm
content: Curved TV's are silly (I wanna watch movies with friends, not just by myself).But I think that curved monitors make a lot of sense, since the viewing angle is much more constant.The downside could be that lines are curved as well.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2018, 05:13:40 pm
content: We spent decades trying to make monitors and TVs as flat as possible, now we curve them the other way as a fashion statement?

author: julianhigginson
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2018, 04:23:34 am
content: Well if you setup 2 or more monitors, you're often positioning them in a curve. So having a super wide monitor to replace 2 monitors makes sense as curved, I think...I'd also be interested to see how someone finds it. I like 2 monitors for cross probe mode, but I guess you could do a split instead and it would work about the same?

author: Aztlanpz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2018, 11:17:59 am
content: I have a curved monitor and Altium looks great.

author: olkipukki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2018, 01:39:40 pm
content: Quote from: Aztlanpz on April 15, 2018, 11:17:59 amHow many monitors did you use with Altium before a curved one?Is there any other [E/M]CAD in use?Did it look a little weird initially (to adapt eyes etc)?I tried to find more details from CAD communities, more or less people guessing and monitors vendors not much helpful, promote curved monitors for office and gaming only

author: olkipukki
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2018, 01:44:02 pm
content: Quote from: Aztlanpz on April 15, 2018, 11:17:59 amWhat is model of your monitor?My favourite EIZO brand do not have any in place right now, no wonder - they always late to the partyI am keeping an eye on "HP Z38c 37.5-inch Curved Display"

author: Aztlanpz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2018, 01:57:53 pm
content: I have a Samsung SE790C its 34 inches.

author: maxpayne
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2018, 10:40:50 am
content: I use LG 34UC98 and its a 21:9 curved monitor.I find it very useful designing with Altium. All you have to do is keep the monitor perfectly vertical (straight with your eyes). Else you will feel a bit unusual .

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2018, 12:59:43 pm
content: Mine's a flat widescreen (LG 34UM95).I can get far enough back that the entire screen is within my total line of sight. Or get closer, and use it in sections (halves or thirds) for documents, email and whatnot (it's ~3.5 * 8.5"x11" sheets of paper side by side).

author: janoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2018, 01:49:10 pm
content: If you want a curved monitor (or even a TV) - do make sure to try it out in similar lighting conditions as your office is going to have first!Many have glossy screen because they are targeting gamers and thanks to the curvature it is essentially impossible to position such screen in a way where it will not pick up glare from somewhere, reflecting it straight into your eyes. It makes them pretty much unusable unless you work in a dark room.That said, the curvature is mostly a gimmick - if you aren't playing videogames where it adds a little bit of immersion, you would be equally well served by a non-curved monitor (or even several) and for much less (and no glare problems!). Or use a 4k TV as a screen if the screen real estate is what you are after - colleague has a setup like that next door with a 55" Samsung TV and it works really well with a standing desk. And the prices are comparable today.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 09:00:40 pm
content: 35" ultrawide: It's OK, you don't notice it if you sit in front of it. Great for games also.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 07:29:14 am
content: Quote from: janoc on April 25, 2018, 01:49:10 pm

author: janoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 03:52:38 pm
content: Quote from: voltsandjolts on April 27, 2018, 07:29:14 amIt helps when it is the company owner and the TV was bought for something else that didn't materialize, so it was either that or letting it collect dustBut seriously, considering that these TVs now cost about the same as an ultrawide and/or curved monitor and give you a lot more real estate (especially vertically), I would say that using one for doing layout could work a lot better than having an ultrawide screen instead - you can only stack so many windows side by side without having to turn the head constantly. The aspect ratio is just more practical.

author: rfbroadband
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 07:25:32 pm
content: I used to use two 27" monitors and I switched to one 38" curved LG monitor and I really like it. Not having two bezels in the center of your setup is really nice. I have no complains....

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 07:32:33 pm
content: Quote from: rfbroadband on April 27, 2018, 07:25:32 pmAgreed.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 07:34:03 pm
content: Three Z30i screens.left screen schematic, mid screen pcb, right screen digikeydriven from a Quadro K5100

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 07:43:35 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on April 27, 2018, 07:34:03 pmI tried such setup with 3x 30" monitors but it felt bit too much. Anywhere I turned my head, there was a monitor, it even felt like I'm in the middle of solar cooker. Not to say, almost no desk space left for equipment. So I downgraded to 2x 30" monitors.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 07:58:45 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on April 27, 2018, 07:43:35 pmIf you've the open space and spot to install one, a dual monitor arm might help you regain some desk space (seen some that will accommodate 2x 30" monitors).It really helps IME.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 08:07:55 pm
content: Quote from: nanofrog on April 27, 2018, 07:58:45 pmIt must be some sturdy arm as those monitors IIRC weight around 13kg (x3 = 39 kg) (those were with dell U3011 with CCFL backlight). I now have 2x LED backlit U3014 which are lighter, but still.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 10:56:31 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on April 27, 2018, 08:07:55 pmThey're out there.A couple of examples:Monoprice Dual Monitor Free Standing Desk Mount 15" - 30" (13815)You'd push the weight rating a bit with those Dells, but I don't think it would be an issue. And it's under $100, so doesn't cost a mint.Widescreen Dual Monitor Tableby Chief (35lb/16kg per) Much more basic to handle the weight, but will certainly do the job for you.FWIW, I use aHuman Scale M8 Dual Monitor Arm, bolt thru version(rated for 40lb/18.2kg). I initially planned on using dual monitors with it, then found the 34" ultrawide at the right price (LG 34UM95), and pounced. Didn't pay anywhere near MSRP either (~$200 IIRC).

author: Gibson486
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2018, 12:56:40 pm
content: Quote from: janoc on April 25, 2018, 01:49:10 pmLOL....I had a presentation once in our area (which is essentially our kitchen). I chrome casted to the big 70 inch TV for my presentation. After, i forgot to shutdown the cast, and went to my desk and started doing CAD. At the end of the day, everyone was commenting how my show was amazing on the TV. I was confused until my boss filled me in on what was going on. I picked a good day to not slack off

author: ajb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2018, 02:46:00 pm
content: I have three 24" monitors, and it's already too wide, I can't imagine three 30" monitors being comfortable. I've actually been thinking of moving to a pair of 30" or so monitors as a good compromise, or maybe going to a top and bottom setup.

author: Deridex
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2018, 05:10:44 pm
content: i have 2 24" Monitors and i think thats more than enough. 3x 30"? ... i don't think my desk is big enough to place em in a way that it would feel comfortable to look at em ...