CURVED DESKTOP MONITOR
Feb 2, 2024 17:56:10 #
Flying Three
Loc: Berthoud, CO
Do any of you use a curved computer screen' and if so, how do you like it?
Feb 2, 2024 21:22:58 #
flyboy61
Loc: The Great American Desert
We got one with the new computer. I like it. Some have complained that off-center viewing is distorted. Mostly, I sit centered, but mildly off-center seems as good as centered. YMMV
Feb 2, 2024 21:41:17 #
Curved monitors are designed to keep the left and right sides of the screen the same <focusing> distance from the viewer's eyes as the center of the screen as the eyes rotate left and right. As long as the eyes are at the focal point (radius) of the monitor.
On a flat monitor the left and right sides are further away from the viewer's eyes than the center when the eyes are rotated to the left and right sides of the screen. However, one's eyes automatically adjust focus accordingly.
I've not measured (calculated) the distance (or percent) change for a flat monitor, nor do I care.
If your eyes are not at the proper radius for viewing a curved screen, all bets are off.
It's basically a sales gimmick.
On a flat monitor the left and right sides are further away from the viewer's eyes than the center when the eyes are rotated to the left and right sides of the screen. However, one's eyes automatically adjust focus accordingly.
I've not measured (calculated) the distance (or percent) change for a flat monitor, nor do I care.
If your eyes are not at the proper radius for viewing a curved screen, all bets are off.
It's basically a sales gimmick.
Feb 2, 2024 22:17:03 #
For example- if a flat screen is 14" wide and your sitting in the center, the left and right sides are 7" to the right and left. If your eyes are 18" from the center of the monitor, the right and left edges would be:
A²+B²=C², where C is the hypotenuse, the distance from your eyes to the right or left edge of the screen.
7²+18²=C²
49+324=C²
373=C²
19.3"=C
So the left and right edges in this case are 1.3" farther away from your eyes than the center.
You can easily calculate the distance C for other size screens and viewing distances.
Does it matter???
Maybe???
Remember, unlike an image projected at the theater, the left and right sides of the monitor are already properly focused as the light source is the monitor screen.
A²+B²=C², where C is the hypotenuse, the distance from your eyes to the right or left edge of the screen.
7²+18²=C²
49+324=C²
373=C²
19.3"=C
So the left and right edges in this case are 1.3" farther away from your eyes than the center.
You can easily calculate the distance C for other size screens and viewing distances.
Does it matter???
Maybe???
Remember, unlike an image projected at the theater, the left and right sides of the monitor are already properly focused as the light source is the monitor screen.
Feb 2, 2024 23:17:37 #
Longshadow wrote:
For example- if a flat screen is 14" wide and... (show quote)
Its worth comforting the vast majority here, who are mathmaphobic, that they can ignore all your big scary numbers cuz an inch and a quarter difference, at 18 inches away, really dont amount to doodly squat nohow anywho! IOW, a flat monitor makes no hey problemo.
Feb 3, 2024 05:46:22 #
Feb 3, 2024 07:45:02 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I think the curve monitor will go away. It's a fad that would fade away.
And the farther one "normally" is from the screen, the design should have less curve (shallower); closer, more curve (broader).
Curved screens are a solution to which there is no problem.
Feb 3, 2024 08:15:24 #
Longshadow wrote:
And the farther one "normally" is from the screen, the design should have less curve (shallower); closer, more curve (broader).
Curved screens are a solution to which there is no problem.
And the farther one "normally" is from the screen, the design should have less curve (shallower); closer, more curve (broader).
Curved screens are a solution to which there is no problem.
Curved screen is a result of what can be done.
Feb 3, 2024 09:27:05 #
The VERY large curved monitors are primarily aimed at gamers and for that purpose they make sense.
There's a local engineering design studio in which some of their guys have up to six screens. One desk has four large curved screens mounted vertically with a pair of curved 24s mounted horizontally. Outlook on one of the 24s, Excel on the other.
I recall reading that the latest fancy curved screen is around $1800 and 48" wide, so there won't be one on my desk.
There's a local engineering design studio in which some of their guys have up to six screens. One desk has four large curved screens mounted vertically with a pair of curved 24s mounted horizontally. Outlook on one of the 24s, Excel on the other.
I recall reading that the latest fancy curved screen is around $1800 and 48" wide, so there won't be one on my desk.
Feb 3, 2024 09:28:55 #
Flying Three wrote:
Do any of you use a curved computer screen' and if so, how do you like it?
My desk isn't large enough, but I prefer the standard flat screen.
Feb 3, 2024 09:41:06 #
I prefer a square screen so I have the same room vertically as well as horizontally. I use 4:3 screens but still I found myself rotating the screens often.
Feb 3, 2024 09:47:32 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I prefer a square screen so I have the same room vertically as well as horizontally. I use 4:3 screens but still I found myself rotating the screens often.
Interesting. I have two rectangular monitors on the desktop and have never moved the screens once I set them.
Feb 3, 2024 09:51:00 #
Longshadow wrote:
Interesting. I have two rectangular monitors on the desktop and have never moved the screens once I set them.
When I work on a document like writing a letter or something with Word I would set my monitors in portrait mode. I also use portrait mode for web browsing. When I do CAD or editing a horizontal image I set my monitor in landscape mode. Screens real estate is one of the most important aspect for my computer. I hate scrolling the most.
Feb 3, 2024 10:01:19 #
BebuLamar wrote:
When I work on a document like writing a letter or something with Word I would set my monitors in portrait mode. I also use portrait mode for web browsing. When I do CAD or editing a horizontal image I set my monitor in landscape mode. Screens real estate is one of the most important aspect for my computer. I hate scrolling the most.
Sorry, I thought you were referring to physically moving the monitors......
Feb 3, 2024 10:06:45 #
Longshadow wrote:
Sorry, I thought you were referring to physically moving the monitors......
Yes I have to rotate the monitors. That's why I buy only monitors that has a swivel stand.
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