Samsung EDU: 49" Samsung CRG9 Dual 5120x1440 QHD Curved VA QLED HDR Gaming Monitor Expired

For those who don't understand how to use this monitor, it's best used with software like DisplayFusion or the MS FancyZones (I think that's what it's called). It's basically 2 27" monitors without the bezel. Incredibly helpful for productivity but I also use it for gaming. The nice thing about this over the G9s are the 4 USB ports. I have a work computer and a personal rig and I'm able to use the 4 USB ports as hub to connect my my mouse, keyboard, headset, and web cam all to the monitor and split the connection between my two machines with a touch of a button. This does require your to get a USB splitter but that's about $10. Works perfectly.

It's a great monitor that I've been using still. I'd jump on this deal if I didn't already have one.

This is the splitter I'm using for those who are interested in a similar setup.

SABRENT USB 3.0 Sharing Switch for Multiple Computers and Peripherals LED Device Indicators (USB-SW30) https://a.co/d/5fOY85q

Good luck folks!

va has good picture quality, but has issues from transitioning from black that looks like ghosting/smearing. i think samsung has some sort of tech that helps alleviate this issue, but i personally havent experienced it for myself

ips not as pretty but more accurate color, better viewing angle, and good motion handling.

in short, if u plan on using for work and watching stuff, this panel will work for u

I bought a Sony 42" TV with IPS because the tech TV sites all said it was supposedly more accurate color but they all also warned that IPS has a far more LIMITED viewing angle. After getting an LG OLED I can barely watch the Sony anymore. The color looks washed out and the viewing angle is very limited.

I would also like to reiterate that window management software is pretty much a requirement for ultrawides, 4k monitors, and any other high-resolution (1440p and above) monitor, especially when being used for productivity. Personally, I've been using DisplayFusion for years and I can't go without it on any PC I use. It really does make a huge difference for productivity in terms of being able to arrange your windows in a way that allows you have more content on the screen. When you combine DisplayFusion with keyboard/mouse shortcuts (I use a Logitech G600 to trigger commands seamlessly) and virtual desktops, you can have an extremely powerful productivity setup for a relatively low cost. I recommend buying DisplayFusion when it's on sale from Steam.

For those of you who have no idea what VA panel is. Here's a short summary.

VA is the middle grade of panel quality for screens. TN is the worst, then comes VA and then comes IPS.

TN panels are mostly phased out by now so i won't discuss them. VA panels have well known issues such as edge light bleeding. This is where if you have a all black screen up, you can see some of the light on the edge of the screen leaking into the screen. It's not very attractive.
Those are the major complaints about VA. Some are also prone to dead pixels where you just see a single small dot that is pure black. That's a dead pixel!.

IPS essentially is the highest grade of panel, thus you won't get any of the light bleeding issues and dead pixels are less common.

Generally speaking, if you are using VA panels for work purposes it's totally fine.
Many people who really know their monitors will spend extra money for an IPS panel.

Personally, I have 2 IPS panels and 2 VA (34" ultra wide gigabyte) and they suite me well. While IPS is the best for gaming VA panels are great for work.

Last thing I would note is the resolution and refresh rates. The higher the refresh rate the worst. You'll see issues like ghosting ( when you drag a browser across the screen for example, you can slight trails). Also, don't buy 1080... unless it's dirt cheap and for work it's outdated. New Standard is now 2k and for larger displays, 4k.
Hope this helps the new folks wanted to learn more about panels.

I think you're confused. VA has a far more limited viewing angle. IPS and OLED don't have that problem

I can't seem to wrap my brain around the use case for this thing, personally . I had a 34" UW and returned it, going back to my 4K 32". 🤷🏻 ♂️

To each their own, as the expression goes. Great deal, regardless!

For those of you who have no idea what VA panel is. Here's a short summary.

VA is the middle grade of panel quality for screens. TN is the worst, then comes VA and then comes IPS.

TN panels are mostly phased out by now so i won't discuss them. VA panels have well known issues such as edge light bleeding. This is where if you have a all black screen up, you can see some of the light on the edge of the screen leaking into the screen. It's not very attractive.
Those are the major complaints about VA. Some are also prone to dead pixels where you just see a single small dot that is pure black. That's a dead pixel!.

IPS essentially is the highest grade of panel, thus you won't get any of the light bleeding issues and dead pixels are less common.

Generally speaking, if you are using VA panels for work purposes it's totally fine.
Many people who really know their monitors will spend extra money for an IPS panel.

Personally, I have 2 IPS panels and 2 VA (34" ultra wide gigabyte) and they suite me well. While IPS is the best for gaming VA panels are great for work.

Last thing I would note is the resolution and refresh rates. The higher the refresh rate the worst. You'll see issues like ghosting ( when you drag a browser across the screen for example, you can slight trails). Also, don't buy 1080... unless it's dirt cheap and for work it's outdated. New Standard is now 2k and for larger displays, 4k.
Hope this helps the new folks wanted to learn more about panels.

I have had this monitor for nearly two years and it has been fantastic for both work and gaming. I paid twice as much as this and with the use I have gotten out of it, I still don't think I overpaid. Before, I was using a 34" with a 27" on either side. I got rid of the 34" and moved the two 27" monitors above the CRG-9 and I have more screen real estate than I could ever use.