Super Monitor, not only for gamers a treat

The Samsung monitor came perfectly packaged; no assembly required, you need only pull it gently out of the giant cardboard. He is stuck between 2 stable Styrofoam trays so it can not be damaged during transport. The need for a quick connection cable (power cable with adapter, HDMI cable, DP + Adapter and USB 3.0) are right there, a quick setup guide in the form of a large leaflet helps with the first steps.

The weight falls immediately on the monitor brings considerable nearly 10kg (with stand 9,9kg, 7,4kg without) on the scale. It is very stable and slightly increased in the curved pedestal; can be adjusted in height and the viewing angle. Due to the very narrow, high gloss front frame, exterior with the matte metal frame of the monitor is very simple, modern and classy. The stand also fits perfectly in black / silver combination. The super fine impression is not disturbed by any buttons or ports on the front, even the power button is mounted behind. This means that this is a multifunctional JOG button. The service is initially a little getting used to but after a while no longer a problem. It can be operated in order to be visible on the monitor on the OSD menu all available functions; starting from the configuration of the OSD menu itself, to image and audio configuration, the conditions of the power consumption up to the charge of connected external sources.

All connections are at the back, perfect for laying cables, no cables running down from the side. The cables are simply fixed in the base back, covered the bottom with one stone. With 2 HDMI ports game consoles and DVD players can be connected directly to the monitor. There are of course achieved when watching movies only 1080p, according to the resolution of the DVD player and DVDs. Quite different when connected to a MacBook Pro Retina, the monitor reaches full pixel count of 3440x1440 pixels. Accordingly, super is the display, razor sharp in brilliant colors. The default color setting of Samsung but you should adjust according to their own feelings; after the image was in my view again significantly better. The connection to HDMI cable went beautifully simple, the monitor was detected directly from the MacBook and could be easily synchronized.

The extent of the curved screen is actually better for the eyes, one might think the manufacturers or not. In any case, I had after hours of sitting in front was and intensive work with various documents, switching between applications, use of the PBP function (Picture-by-Picture) no eyestrain. To what extent this is actually due to the vault, I can not judge; both my previous monitor and in the office doing me after a few hours always hurt the eyes. For working just perfect, by the wide screen you can call up different things side by side, a 2nd screen you can save.

Although the curvature is visually not as pronounced (I had more expected), but it takes just playing a whole new visual experience. It's as if you immerse yourself in the games as if you were part of the action. In addition, you can set the Game mode, the colors are enhanced and the contrast is adjusted. Especially for action and shooter games does this affect me positively, in dark places, you can view details better, almost as if everything lit a little better. The response time of 4ms also contributes to the super gaming experience; even the fastest movements are implemented, not the slightest jerking in the actions.

When watching movies comes to a real cinematic experience, just the 21: 9 display can any movie look great. The stereo speakers although do not reach a cinema sound, but bring a good rich sound with powerful bass right. In my view, the sound is adequate, with the high-end systems it can not compete naturally.

Since it is a VA panel that repeatedly mentioned as with many monitors halos are of course not available. Only when you sit down in front of the monitor totally darkened room and long focused considered a completely black image, you can see on the right or bottom left in the corners very minimal light areas. A slight backlight bleeding, really only mild and negligible in my view, because it does not view the work, even during movies or games disturb.

Whether you want to pay such a high price for a Curved Monitor at this point, everyone has to decide for themselves. Sooner or later there will be in this, come as with all other devices in the area to a collapse in prices, so that patient waiting is certainly worth priced. However, one missed by then a really great screen.

Once again summarized: Elegant design with super display, rich colors, fast response time and super gaming experience for players, steep price. In my view, full marks, the price I rate not.