do they make any difference or are they just a gimmick
Curved teles
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summarised pros and cons from this article http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarc...e-and-6-more-why-you-shouldnt/2/#5d53a7c76efa
1. You feel more immersed in what you’re watching
2. You feel like you’re experiencing a wider field of view
3. You see more sharpness at the edges of the image
4. You feel like pictures have more depth
5. You can enjoy a richer contrast performance
6. You can watch pictures from a wider viewing angle
1. You see geometry issues when watching from the sides
2. You need to sit in the right place to appreciate curved TVs’ advantages
3. You can feel more aware of onscreen reflections with curved TVs
4. You’ll need to spend more to buy a curved screen
5. You may feel curved screens look awkward when wall mounted
6. You need to think bigger than you might be comfortable with
I know some points are contradictory read the full article
imo unlike with a woman you're better off with a flat one
1. You feel more immersed in what you’re watching
2. You feel like you’re experiencing a wider field of view
3. You see more sharpness at the edges of the image
4. You feel like pictures have more depth
5. You can enjoy a richer contrast performance
6. You can watch pictures from a wider viewing angle
1. You see geometry issues when watching from the sides
2. You need to sit in the right place to appreciate curved TVs’ advantages
3. You can feel more aware of onscreen reflections with curved TVs
4. You’ll need to spend more to buy a curved screen
5. You may feel curved screens look awkward when wall mounted
6. You need to think bigger than you might be comfortable with
I know some points are contradictory read the full article
imo unlike with a woman you're better off with a flat one
They're decent in my opinion. However you need a big one (and telly) to see any real benefit.
Cheers I think I'll stick to an ordinary one
Some Random Guy
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Not with it.
monkeytassle
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I've got one because it fits in the corner of my room nicely. 43"
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This is about tvs, not dildos !
safcforever
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Posts like this is why I have a thing for you
I've a 48" one and the picture is great - I got it because you can fit better speakers in a curved unit, not for the picture as such.
Billy Rocket
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I'm not bothered about curved tellies but I quite fancy one of these bad boys:
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Whys it so wide
Red N White Baron
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Couldn't be arsed having to turn my head watching something on the other side of the screen.
Billy Rocket
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It's an alternative for two monitor setups. You get effectively a two monitor setup in the same or less space, and with no annoying gap down the middle.
TexasMackem
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Icarebecauseyoudo
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Didn't we debunk this shite just a few weeks ago?
BucketBiff
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I ve got one. It's class
raindog
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