Curved-screen monitors haven't quite taken the market by storm, but they are beginning to trickle in. With the UltraSharp U3415W ($1,199.99), Dell joins LG and Samsung in releasing a gargantuan, 34-inch, ultra-wide, curved display designed to bring enhanced panoramic viewing to the desktop. This monitor uses In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology to deliver rich, accurate colors and solid gray-scale performance, with wide viewing angles. It is equipped with numerous I/O ports and offers a USB hub and daisy-chaining capabilities, and it comes with a height-adjustable stand. The U3415W($799.99 at Dell) doesn't come cheap, but you get a lot of monitor and great performance for your money. It's our top pick for ultra-wide monitors. Design and Features Dell's UltraSharp monitors have always maintained a pleasing aesthetic, but the U3415W takes it to another level with a slick, (mostly) bezel-free design that makes the gigantic 34-inch panel look even larger than it already is. The...
The Dell UltraSharp U3415W is a huge, 34-inch, curved-screen monitor that delivers outstanding performance and is packed with features.
Accurate colors; Sharp gray-scale; Powerful audio; Lots of features
Expensive; No side-mounted USB ports