Curved screens have become increasingly popular in recent years. But now a new type of monitor is making waves, capable of being switched from a flat to a curved screen in a matter of seconds. It looks set to revolutionise gaming, with gamers the first main market for it.
At this year's CES, the world's largest consumer electronics show, South Korean manufacturer LG is unveiling its new series of LG UltraGear GX9 monitors. Among the series is the 45GX990A, a 45in screen with 5K2K resolution – a first for an OLED monitor. But what really sets it apart is its ability to switch quickly from a flat format to a curved shape (900R), depending on the user's needs.
It's also possible to switch effortlessly between different resolution and image refresh rate presets, for instance, depending on the game being played.
The advantage of a curved screen is that the distance between your eyes and the image remains the same, wherever you look. As a result, you don't necessarily have to move your head slightly to see what's happening around the edges, and the sense of immersion in the game is even more spectacular. In fact, playing with a curved screen helps to reduce eyestrain and the risk of neck pain.
Just over 10 years ago, LG and Samsung were the first electronics manufacturers to present TVs with curved screens. Unfortunately, the phenomenon never caught on with the general public, mainly because you have to be in just the right position to enjoy it – making it difficult for a viewing party of several people to take advantage of at the same time. For gamers, on the other hand, its appeal is obvious.
LG will be presenting all the features of its new monitors at CES to be held in Las Vegas where previews are taking place this weekend before opening to the public Jan 7 to 10, 2025. – AFP Relaxnews
