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Behold the beauty of Samsung's curved ultra-wide monitor (pictures)

This 34-inch mammoth will have you reconsidering your dual monitor setup.

Xiomara Blanco
Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.
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Big, bold and beautiful

If you use two monitors to get your work done, you should check out the Samsung S34E790.

Not only is the monitor ultra-wide, it also features a subtle curve to its design.

Click through the slideshow for a closer look at Samsung's high-end monitor and read the full review for all of the details.

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Wide workflow

If you're anything like me, you have about a bazillion browser windows open at the same time.

The 34-inch screen is so wide, it allowed me to have multiple large windows open at the same time on the same screen.

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Subtle sides

The big screen is framed by thin bezels that slightly protrude and angle inward. The plastic bezels, as well as the screen, easily attract smudges.

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Minimal Stand

The curve of the stand complements the curve of the screen.

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A quiet curve

As seen from above, the curved screen is subtle. When sitting in front of the monitor, the design quirk is barely noticeable.

However, once you get used to the monitor, the immersiveness of the design becomes more discernible -- especially when gaming.

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Ergonomic friendly

The Samsung monitor can easily adjust for a more comfortable viewing experience.

The S34E790 can move up and down, as well as tilt forward and back a few inches.

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Beautiful back

Even the back of the monitor looks good. It features a metallic finish that adds to the monitor's high-end aesthetic.

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Ports on ports on ports

Packed with USB ports for charging your phone or tablet, the Samsung monitor also offers one DisplayPort and two HDMI ports.

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Push this button. No, really!

The button in the back doubles as a power button to turn the monitor on and off, as well as a joystick to navigate the onscreen display menu.

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Onscreen display menu

The OSD menu offers all of the basic needs for using the monitor, including access to the picture-in-picture function settings.

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Big fan of the ultra-wide size

If you can afford it, it's a supremely designed monitor. However, if you need it to get some serious color-correcting work done, it's not up to par with professional-grade monitors.

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