Curved Monitors Good For Reading Texts?

[EDLIU]

Hi,

I read online news everyday. Are curved monitors good for reading text? Or are they just good for gaming?

I went to a 3C shop looking for a computer monitor, and the sales representative told me that "curved monitors are for gamers, and a flat display is better at reading texts". Is he correct?

Besides, I'll use the monitor mainly for web surfing, online news reading, video watching(YouTube, Netflix), and social media websites(Facebook), so should I get a VA(Samsung)or S-IPS(ViewSonic) display? VA and S-IPS panels, which is more expensive?

What are the pros and cons of a "32" curved computer display"? Should I buy a flat or curved display with the needs listed above?

Thanks.

Ed

 

[nmsuk]

I went ultrawide but flat. I can't see curved being a problem though for text. Curved will be lovely when watching videos

 

[Neemobeer]

I don't notice any difference reading on a curved or flat screen.

 

[kemical]

What are the pros and cons of a "32" curved computer display"?

This Blog may help:
Curved Monitors - Pros and Cons - Ebuyer Blog

 

[EDLIU]

Hi, Kem,

The link doesn't work.

Thanks.

Ed

 

[nmsuk]

Link works fine here.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Windows Forums mobile app

 

[EDLIU]

Hi,

What about the VA, or S-IPS panels? Which is more suitable for me?

Thanks.

Ed

 

[nmsuk]

IPS is preferable for better colour reproduction. TN is cheaper but you loose colour depth.