29" Ultrawide Monitors

[dannykim]

Hey Everyone, 

 

I've been interested in an Ultrawide monitor, doesn't matter what brand, that will fit my budget of sub $400.

 

I've been looking at the LG 29UM67 (http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-29UM67-29-Inch-LED-lit/dp/B00VBNQJKU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450782171&sr=1-1&keywords=lg+electronics+29um67)

 

If anyone knows anything about it let me know!

 

Also does anyone know if playing PS4 on a Monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio letter boxes the screen or stretches it?

 

Thanks in advance!

[ZetZet]

Almost no chance that it would stretch, pretty sure it letter boxes it.  https://youtu.be/gmXLTzTIOd8?t=11m58s

[stconquest]

Hey Everyone, 

 

I've been interested in an Ultrawide monitor, doesn't matter what brand, that will fit my budget of sub $400.

 

I've been looking at the LG 29UM67 (http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-29UM67-29-Inch-LED-lit/dp/B00VBNQJKU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450782171&sr=1-1&keywords=lg+electronics+29um67)

 

If anyone knows anything about it let me know!

 

Also does anyone know if playing PS4 on a Monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio letter boxes the screen or stretches it?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

I looked at these the other day, man it looks small.  I compare it to my dual displays (24") and seemed so tiny.  34" is expensive though, that sucks.

 

You could grab two of these:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025232&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

One to game on, one to do other stuff.

[dannykim]

Almost no chance that it would stretch, pretty sure it letter boxes it.  https://youtu.be/gmXLTzTIOd8?t=11m58s

Damn that sucks, the main reason I was looking into one was to play PS4 on it. Bummer! Thanks anyway :-)

[dannykim]

I looked at these the other day, man it looks small.  I compare it to my dual displays (24") and seemed so tiny.  34" is expensive though, that sucks.

 

You could grab two of these:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025232&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

One to game on, one to do other stuff.

I would go for 2 or even 3 monitor setups but I like the idea of having 1 Big or Ultrawide monitor, I've never been a fan of multi-monitor setups, thanks heaps though!

[stconquest]

I would go for 2 or even 3 monitor setups but I like the idea of having 1 Big or Ultrawide monitor, I've never been a fan of multi-monitor setups, thanks heaps though!

 

When I mentioned the 29" ultra-wide being small I was not exaggerating... it is freakin' small.  Save up for a 34" one.

 

...or grab a single 27" 1920x1080 monitor.

 

I guestimate about 40%-50% more screen with my two monitors:  1920x1080(24") and a 1680x1050(21.5").

[dannykim]

When I mentioned the 29" ultra-wide being small I was not exaggerating... it is freakin' small.  Save up for a 34" one.

 

...or grab a single 27" 1920x1080 monitor.

Do you mean small as in the screen real estate because of the bizarre ratio that results in the length being like 3 times the height? Ahahaha

[stconquest]

Do you mean small as in the screen real estate because of the bizarre ratio that results in the length being like 3 times the height? Ahahaha

 

Exactly, yeah.  It is measured corner to corner, diagonally.

[dannykim]

Exactly, yeah.  It is measured corner to corner, diagonally.

Yeah I thought so. I'm starting to think at 29", Ultrawide isn't worth it. I'll look into good 16:9 Monitors! Thanks for the help man

[ZetZet]

Damn that sucks, the main reason I was looking into one was to play PS4 on it. Bummer! Thanks anyway :-)

you want to it be stretched and morphed?

[dannykim]

you want to it be stretched and morphed?

Nah I thought the PS4 supported 21:9 ratios

[ZetZet]

Nah I thought the PS4 supported 21:9 ratios

that would mean more pixels to drive, we are talking about consoles here m8

[Ottawa_Brewer]

Assuming OP is using the monitor largely for gaming (which is likely given his PS4 question), dual monitors is really, really stupid.

 

Nothing wrong with a 29" UW. 34" is pretty bloody huge, especially if you're sitting quite close to it (ie at a desk)

 

You can also check out the LG 29" UW curved display- it looks quite nice.

[dannykim]

Assuming OP is using the monitor largely for gaming (which is likely given his PS4 question), dual monitors is really, really stupid.

 

Nothing wrong with a 29" UW. 34" is pretty bloody huge, especially if you're sitting quite close to it (ie at a desk)

 

You can also check out the LG 29" UW curved display- it looks quite nice.

Ehh yeah I thought so. It all comes to personal preferance I guess. I just hate the black bars I'll end up with but love the enourmous work space and no vertical black bars when watching movies. Thanks everyone!