AOC's 21:9 Format, 29" IPS Display Put To the Test At 2560x1080 217
MojoKid writes "Ask any person who owns a dual-monitor setup and they'll likely tell you they couldn't fathom going back to a single display. But what if you could enjoy all the benefits of a dual-monitor configuration from a single monitor? Would you be game to reclaiming some desk space by trading in two panels for a single display? AOC aims to answer that question with its new 29-inch Q2963PM LCD monitor. Armed with an UltraWide IPS panel, this LED-backlit monitor boasts a 2560x1080 resolution with 21:9 aspect ratio, providing users with an extra wide panoramic view. With features like picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-by-picture (PBP) built-in, workcaholics can multitask the night away from multiple video sources with plenty of horizontal real estate to play with. The funky aspect ratio limits the appeal of the Q2963PM for gamers currently; though if developers were to jump on board, a 21:9 monitor could offer a wider field-of-view of the action."
NOPE! (Score:5, Interesting)
I would still rather have two 1600x1200 displays.
I don't get it. (Score:5, Interesting)
My two 1080p monitors, side by side, give me a combined 3840x1080 pixels.
This is purporting to replace my setup, with 1/3 less pixels (or basically cutting 2/3 off of one of my monitors)? Really?
These days I feel more cramped vertically, and would rather have more pixels in that direction. Another failure from this monitor.
No thanks!
Re:NOPE! (Score:3, Interesting)
I'm pretty happy with one 2560x1600 display.
Bring back the IBM T221 ! (Score:5, Interesting)
Seriously, someone needs to start making these panels again http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_T220/T221_LCD_monitors [wikipedia.org]