The surprising advantage of a large curved display that I found by trying the Dell "P3421W"

One way to improve work efficiency on a personal computer is to widen the desktop screen and increase the amount of information that can be displayed. An increasing number of people are creating a dual display environment at home or in the office by attaching an external display to a laptop computer or attaching two displays to a desktop computer. Once you get used to it, some people may find that a laptop display alone or a single display is too cramped to get the job done.

Larger displays are easier to see, but if they are too large, the edges of the screen will be a little hard to see due to viewing angle issues. A curved display with a curved screen solves such problems. When you sit toward the center of the screen, the distance from your eyes to the edges of the screen is shorter than on a flat display, and the angle of your line of sight to the screen is also shallower.

34-inch curved display "P3421W" from Dell Technologies, USA. Equipped with an IPS panel, the resolution is 3440 x 1440 dots. The manufacturer's direct sales price is 77,380 yen (tax included) (Photo is Studio Casper, same below) [Click the image to enlarge]

Curved displays are available from several manufacturers. Among them, the one that is suitable for business and is reasonably priced is the "P3421W" from Dell Technologies of the United States. Equipped with a 34.14-inch IPS panel, the resolution is 3440 x 1440 dots. The manufacturer's direct sales price is 77,380 yen (tax included), which is reasonable for a curved display equipped with an IPS panel.

By curving it, it is easy to see both ends of the screen [Click the image to enlarge]

The first thing you feel when you assemble the main body is that it is big. Since it has a width of 81.57 cm, it is necessary to consider whether it is possible to secure a place for it before purchasing. You can adjust the height, left-right angle, and front-back angle, so you can change the position and orientation of the screen so that it is easy to see.

Assembling is as easy as fitting the main body into the pedestal and fixing it. You can adjust the height, left and right angles, and front and back angles [Click the image to enlarge]

There are three video input terminals: HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C. A total of 5 cables are included for connection: HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB Type-C cable, USB cable for using the main unit as a USB hub, and power cable. Cables can be grouped together by passing them through the holes in the columns, so they do not get in the way too much.

Equipped with HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C as video input terminals. In addition, it has four USB ports used to connect peripheral devices and a USB upstream port to use the main unit as a USB hub. [Click the image to enlarge] It is convenient because it comes with all the cables necessary for connection [ Click the image to enlarge]

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