Dell UltraSharp 49 curved dual-QHD monitor launched

[HEXUS]

Provides a "revolutionary ultra-wide 32:9 aspect ratio" seamlessly equal to 2x 27-inch monitors.

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[azrael-]

I always like new entries in Dell's UltraSharp line, but concerning this particular model I'm pretty sure it's cheaper and more flexible to get two U2717D (or U2715H) monitors.

[Myss_tree]

Would this display with black bars top and bottom if watching a dvd or blu-ray? Assume it would have black bars either end?

[Hoonigan]

Would this display with black bars top and bottom if watching a dvd or blu-ray? Assume it would have black bars either end?

Most films are recorded in 21:9, so the 2560 x 1080 or 3440 x 1440 display formats.
With 32:9 you will get black bars at each end.

[virtuo]

I've got a U3415W at work and was looking at the U3417W for the home office revamp, but this looks very good to replace (or accompany) my existing pair of 1440p Ultrasharps

[Myss_tree]

Would this display with black bars top and bottom if watching a dvd or blu-ray? Assume it would have black bars either end?

Most films are recorded in 21:9, so the 2560 x 1080 or 3440 x 1440 display formats.
With 32:9 you will get black bars at each end.

So would the actual screen image be the same size as on a standard 49" 16-9 tv?
I know there are no black bars either end but top and bottom on a standard 49" tv.
Using this monitor to watch a 16-9 film you would only have the image on half the screen (black bars 25% either end, image 50% in middle)?

[lumireleon]

$1700 for a QHD monitor?? resolution loss