14 DAY TRIAL // So far, curved displays have either been developed in very small form factor, for telephones, or in very large form factor, for high-end television sets. Samsung has decided to adapt the technology for those outside the “elite” though.
Which is to say, the company has created a curved display that isn't larger than life and doesn't use OLED technology either, meaning that it doesn't cost a fortune.
Called S27D590C, the product doesn't go above Full HD image resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), but it does create something akin to a 3D effect.
It's not actual 3D technology, but the curvature of the panel does make it seem as though you're “sinking” into the virtual world in front of you. At least that's what Samsung' press release implies.
The technical specs of the S27D590C
First off, the diagonal is of 27 inches, which makes the monitor one of the larger gaming displays out there. It's actually the optimum size for such monitors, according to certain people.
Displays of more than that tend to make it hard to see the whole screen without backing too far away from the desk to be practical.
The brightness is quite high, at 350 cd/m2, while the contrast ratio is even more impressive, at 3,000:1. Normally, monitors and TVs have 1,000:1, as dynamic contrast ratio doesn't count much.
Not that Samsung neglected it. Indeed, you're looking at a Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio technology, meaning that the DCR is in the millions. This ensures that blacks are sharp and that changes from bright scenes to dark scenes remain clear, even when you're in a dark room yourself.
In the end, though, everything goes back to the curvature, which matches the natural curve of the human eye, hence the 3D-like effect.
The design of Samsung's 27-inch S27D590C
The company chose a minimalistic look, with a thin bezel that “makes pictures seemingly float in mid-air” and a fairly narrow stand. Two 5W speakers are included, as well as a game mode that can be activated with a single button (detects on-screen changes and corrects image blur while improving contrast and colors). You can even use a VESA standard wall or table mount if you have one.
The only thing that's missing is the very thin profile we saw on OLED, but it's not like that matters much anyway, since you'll always be looking at it from the front anyway.
Sadly, the press release did not include the price of the Samsung 27-inch S27D590C Full HD Curved Monitor.
