You pointed out why its not selling well. Needing to use the base, not an Vesa mountable type product limits where you can use it. Its uses A LOT of space while being 2x + more expensive than an LG C3 at the same size.
Needing to use the mount would be less of an issue if one could move the monitor more than minimally. An almost fully set mount is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Even if I'd consider using such a large screen for my setup, the mount alone would be enough for me to look elsewhere.
yeah am really hating monitor stands nowadays... they always so damn pointlessly thick. I had briefly tried a AW3418DW and it was almost 1 foot away from the wall because of it's stand... was such a waste of desk space I had to return it. (it didn't look good either so it needed to be returned regardless)
Exactly! I was in the market for a oled for my pc around 2/3 years ago after I got a CX65 for the living room, oled monitors were just about coming to the market at insane prices of £2500+ for 34 inch ultrawide so instead I just got a C148 for £850 for my pc and PS5 and it has been amazing, the only issue is its too big for general pc usage (amazing for games though) and I think the 42 inch models are much more practical
Had a fruitless attempt at convincing my parents to get an older S4/RS4 Avant last year. The R8 is great for like 95% of my needs but would LOVED to have driven around in that in times when I need the extra passenger/luggage space. They settled for a much newer A4 Avant. They're getting on in age and prefer the comfort so I get it, but it was a nice little dream while it lasted lol.
The EVGA "end of an Era" PC build in the background behind Jay, is still one of the greatest looking builds of all time in my opinion. So, esthetically pleasing. Glad to see he is still using it. I would die happy just to be able to own one of those cases. Lol
Edit: Worth noting that if you don't want the motorized curve, the flat 42" C3 is only $849 at Best Buy, will likely drop to $699 like the C2 did prior to the 2024 line launch.
Definitely a good thing to consider, I did that but using it for programming the pixel density at 42” and my seating distance wasn’t a good fit, ended up returning sadly. Was great for games though. I’ll grab a 32” OLED 4k monitor soon. Warranty for burn in (not super concerned given how I work flipping between different apps frequently and also play games in the evening) plus 240hz will be nice. But hard to beat the c2 at 900 for a gaming focused setup imo.
I don't think I want curved, unless I'm using it for gaming only. Running a 3 monitor setup now, main 4K 28" I think and two 27" 1440p, one vertical. Loads of real estate. But I still want more! 😂
@@Leadathanit's a bit weird in the beginning, but in the long run it's so much better for your neck with 1R curved. I have dual monitor setup with a Samsung Odyssey G9 and a G5 side by side, so much better than a flat dual or trippel screen setup.
I went to Micro Center for the first time ever to pick up the last R5 7600 in a 200-mile radius. (this include the competition's stores) I wish I could have stayed longer. The deals, the amount of options, the stock, and the fact that we can see before we buy, was something I have missed so bad. Live demos, and racing sims for people to play. The professional dressed staff that is actually knowledgeable and passionate about tech. Almost EVERYTHING was on sale and under competitor pricing. It was worth the 2 hour 5 min drive. I know where I'm buying from for my next PC build!
I've been running the 48" C1 as a monitor since it came out, and it's been fantastic! Zero burn in or other issues with many hours of daily use for the past however many years. The only thing I don't like about it is if I'm watching TH-cam not full screened or messing with documents in Windows, it will dim quite a bit until I grab a window and move it around the screen to get the brightness back. I think you'll love the C3 Jay!
Same ... And comically I am still using a GTX 1080, because even though I am willing to spend $2k on a TV to use as a monitor; the cost to meaningfully upgrade is absurd, when I can get 4K 60hz (in the types of games I play) by using a $40 Display port 1.4a to HDMI 2.2 adapter.
Im up to a little over 7000 on hours according to my C1 and I still dont see any burn in on any test patters. The only thing that I have noticed is the dirty screen effect at 50% gray has gotten worse over time. Its made it very hard to go back to any lcd screens lol, especially games that support hdr.
My biggest complaint is the judder on movies. I've tried adjusting the various smoothing options, but can't quite dial it in where I'm totally happy. I can mostly ignore it, but certain panning shots are super noticeable and it still bugs me. Everything else about it is great (mine's a B3).
@@hoogovens3261C3 has better processing I think because for me movies are quite smooth, although I agree you might need to mess with the smoothing settings sometimes
@@GirlOnAQuest makes think it would be neat if stores had acrylic boxes in the rough shape of their typical TV box sizes so people could check fitment.
I was at one of the stores in the midwest recently and most of their monitors were down on display desks. with systems attached and mouse and keyboard so you could get on the web and view different content on them. Was really nice to be able to test them that thoroughly.
All Micro centers are half a country away from me... I live next to Seattle Washington and we are craving a Microcenter like there's no tomorrow. even southern Oregon would have a shorter drive up here than all the way at the bottom of Cali or in Colorado. they really can't give us one, huh?
Tip for getting TVs back from a store if your car is too small. Order an Uber XL and just load it in that, then just follow it home. Way cheaper than in store delivery.
Got myself a 42" C2 last year, when the prices came down. Attached to an Ergotron HX arm it fits my setup beautifully. OLED just makes every gaming setup more enjoyable.
i wish you couldve seen what Frys looked like before they closed down.. my local one had a coffee shop in the middle it was that big. they had absolutely everything, including endless aisles stocked with components for DIY repair work. the kind of stuff you just dont find in stores.
Same with Germany. But I'm actually glad we don't have one, I would be bankrupt in an hour 🤣 We have MediaMarkt here, if it's in a bigger city it can be huge with lots of products, still not Micro Center big but it serves the purpose.
You're not wrong, Microcenter is the best place to buy Computer stuff. Bought my monitor there and I picked this one because it was the best looking one, in my price range. Without looking at monitors I think it would be an impossible decision to make.
I literally was going to purchase this exact tv/monitor. I didn't end up purchasing it since the screen is plastic due to the bend, which in my experience, micro scratches too easily when cleaning gently (G8 OLED, DWF etc). Ended up w/ the C3 42" instead. Still love the flex though!
@Jason-ol1ty yeah, if it was matte, micro scratches wouldn't happen. Glossy plastic screens micro scratch too easily. Granted, you wouldn't see them unless in a dark room w/ a flash light. I have OCD, so peace of mind was a bigger sticking point after my experience w/ G8 OLED.
Back in ‘18 I went to a Fry’s to check out monitors. Best Buy’s selection was comical and microcenters don’t exist anywhere near me. I would’ve ordered a standard sized screen online but after seeing them in person I had to get an ultrawide curved screen.
Careful. Helldivers 2 has the MOST horrid anti-cheat software that is Kernel level. Google before you purchase..... let alone install. The company behind it has been caught stealing people's livelihood in the past.
I love LG. I have two 21:9 ultra wide 3.5K UltraGear displays in my home office. I also use them on my workstation PC which is also great for gaming. In the living room, my other gaming PC is hooked up to my Sony 65 inch 4K TV, and I didn’t know that all the features that were introducing latency could be disabled until just a few days ago, and it made a dig difference making me want to start to use that room for gaming again.
I'd love to be able to find an affordable "just a panel" that I can use on my PC and TV or Streaming display Mental Note to Jay: Whenever you go to Microcenter, Take the Truck
When I worked for Best Buy back in the mid 90s, Acer was one of the PC brands we sold. They have been around for a minute for sure, and weren't that bad, compared to Packard Bell, back in the day... 🤣
@@NviGWarren We were told to sell the hell out of them. They had a higher profit margin per unit so we pushed them over any other brand. Considering the tech at the time (talking 1995/1996), it was less about performance and more about reliability, but they did their job.
19:10 Can we take a moment to appreciate the responsiveness of the curving of the monitor? That was near instant after pressing the button, and it was so quick, too!
My tip is to watch a TH-cam trailer for any of the IMAX documentaries. The best possible downscaled image. 2160p from IMAX 70mm film is sharp AF in a natural way, and can really show of SDR monitors for daily content watching
Micro Centers are like a tenth the size of a Fry’s. At least the 2 fry’s that were near me. I think even a Walmart would be too small. Fry’s was the biggest store I’ve ever been in.
@@Bigheadedwon Agreed. Here in Atlanta they had taken over what used to be a movie theater. The issue with Frys needed such a huge space is it was essentially a Best Buy competitor that also focused on computers. So you had a large space taken up with home appliances.
I’m running on a 65” LG mini LED. It’s the same model that you showed last year and it works great with my setup in my living room. The nice thing for you now is you can repurpose the ultrawides for the racing sims. 😉
Yea it's like that most of here tho unless you want to drive hours sucks too I've been wanting a new monitor so bad but hard to find one affordable and that I want
Jay..........! I just want to thank you for all the knowledge you all provide that I not only did I upgrade my PC but also learned enough about monitors from you all that I got a new one to help me play RL... thanks guys! keep on keeping on!!!!
I love these Microcenter videos. We don't have anything this size in New Zealand. We have some pretty good smaller retailers, but even they would be drooling walking into that place. Another plus, all this stuff gets down here so previews and reviews all help.
I'm headed up to my closest microcenter in about two weeks and i'm excited. i already have the build list with where everything is in the store, and i can't wait to actually build it!
I have an over 15 yr old HP monitor that still works. I use it for a second work monitor. It looks better than the POS my job gave me. They don't make em like they used too.
I remember going to a MC back in 2017 and seeing an ultrawide in person and was sold pretty quickly. A drastically different experience over seeing the monitors at a typical Best Buy. Been using the same monitor since. Want to visit it again, but I know I’m going to walk out with something new.
Jay, sincerely hope you're doing we'll. Yes! I would like to know what your 6-12 month review would be and/or they had any additional upgrade to the item itself. I assume this would be great for mmos and my PS5 Pro (when it comes out). Thank you and take care!
I enjoyed some of the filming and editing elements in this video. Very engaging. That monitor looks wicked but very impractical. I love Micro Center. I live 3 miles away.
Love the Audi man. That right there is my dream car but maybe the old school one. I have an 02 A6 twinturbo. Fun'ish car but has been a chore, lots of hours in the garage I spent wrenching on it.
Jay, I love that you're the only person I heard so far talk about the pros and cons for Rocket League. Rocket League definitely is an outlier game that's super dependent on frame rates affecting the gameplay.
The IR extender thingy is actually called "IR Blaster" and it's really neat! I has nothing to do with using the remote from someplace else (btw the cursor feature of the remote has no reliance whatsoever with IR, it must use an accelerometer to control cursor motion, as I've tested it works even from my bedroom upstairs when the TV is a freaking floor below me lol), you can configure any device that needs an IR remote to the TV and then you can control it using the LG remote as a sort of universal remote. Saw someone saying it's for AV receiver to communicate with the TV but it's actually the other way around. You can use it to control your home theater, blu ray player, whatever.
I love Micro Center (Tustin). I get over there as much as I can...most of the time window shopping. 🙂 Loved the video. I agree, the TV is really nice but it's expensive unattractive at the price LG is charging.
such a nice monitor, i remember the black and whit tv, had three channels, antana, they shut down at 12 midnight. yeah im that old i guess. sucks. i love technology, its come so far in my lifetime. sir take good care of your self, never give up. i know its not easy, nothing ever is.
I use a 42 in LG C2, the key is turning off some of the TVs anti - burn in features (auto dimming on whites etc) , you need an LG service remote and access code, easily found on line. (toms hardware has a guide on this) This likely voids warranty so I waited a few months before doing it . I changed my desktop and programs to dark modes and set pc to turnoff signal after 5 min idle to mitigate burn in risk ..So far I love it.
Agree, I am having a difficult time believing it is twice as good as the C3. I have been using the 42" for about a year and it's been fantastic. I feel like it isn't big enough to really require a curved display. My other PC has a 49" ultrawide and the curved screen is 100% necessary. Another bonus is that I wall-mounted it so I have more desk space. Downside is you have to use the remote to turn it on and off, but I have gotten used to it.
I've been using a c1 with my PS5 and also my main TV for 3 years, not complaints so far, no burn in, no image degradation, no dead pixels,etc. I'm really impressed with LG OLEDs, Im thinking of getting one as a monitor next.
I bought a LG 27in oled 1440p monitor not long ago and it's so nice. Don't like the auto-dimming and sleep mode(?) that can't be turned off, but im learning to live with it.
I just got the C3 42” to have as a dual function TV and monitor. I’m a tv nerd, so I just couldn’t get around the compromises that need to be made for a computer monitor as far as media consumption is concerned. HDR formats not being great on Windows, color chroma being different, etc. So I got the C3 for the 120hz, low latency gaming and the full kit and kabootle as far as cinema is concerned; dolby vision, dolby atmos, 4k, oled, etc. I absolutely love it
12:45 "USB A to USB A" to hell with that cable. I broke a usb port with one of those many years ago. Wishful thinking of a pre-internet kid. I thought I could transfer my files with that 😅
Great Video! However one thing caught my eye. I can see that TV/Monitor mount being left out at the displays and a little kid coming around the corner being an issue. I mention I guess because. A. You love Microcenter B. We love Microcenter C. Safety
I've got a ThinkVision P40w-20 from a couple of years ago. It's IPS, not OLED, and it tops out at 75Hz with no VRR, and it was about the same price. But it's a curved 5K ultrawide monitor, with ThunderBolt and DisplayPort inputs, which supports VESA mounts. And I really have to say, at that size I at least need the curve, and it's pretty awesome.
I've been using a TV as a monitor for years now, for large spreadsheets and multitasking with database management the extra screen real estate really helps.
You don't really have "more real-estate" than any other size 4K-display. Real-estate is the amount of pixels and maybe the aspect-ratio. - Sure, it helps that a screen is larger, so you can cram windows down smaller and still see them, but you're still on a 16:9 display, which isn't necessarily "more" than another 16:9 display, unless it's below like 32" and a poor resolution.
@@michaelmonstar4276 It's apparent you haven't taken into usability and productivity into account have you? For example Try snapping 4 excel windows on a 4k 27inch Display and compare that with a 42inch 4k Display. Or a PDF viewer in 1 quadrant, a database in another, sharepoint in another and teams in final quadrant.
i would love to see a 6 month review. i just built my new pc after years of talking about it(i think you were still in the old studio when i started to save up) and im wanting to go with a 1440p monitor so knowing if you are happy with 1080p then that could change my mind.
yes definitely do the 6 month review. i have the alienware 34" OLED and i play on it all the time. I love the heck out of OLED for gaming. i too want to go back to gaming on a 16:9 monitor
Your content is genuinely enjoyable, but it's hard not to chuckle at the irony of singing praises for WebOS while the largest item on a $2000 TV screen is a Toyota Corolla ad. Perhaps it's easy to overlook such things when you're accustomed to WebOS, but acknowledging these things in long-term reviews adds depth and authenticity to your commentary.
Thank you for reviewing this!!! This ticks so many boxes under my "ideal monitor" criteria. I would definitely spend the $ for this if I could afford it at all. The size and resolution are just right for 4k, but I wanted something that would be a curved 16:9 panel as well. What interests me is, is this a good productivity monitor? Can you try reading a big Excel spreadsheet or pdf form? Is local dimming an issue? I do wish the ROG panel would incorporate the motorized curve... that would be just about perfect, since it has the Display Port input and some other monitor specific things.
haha.. nice! if for no other reason than your opinion of Starship Troopers, I suddenly have a great deal more respect for you now Jay... (: and I have to agree, LG definitely have done an amazing job with recent weOS versions.
You pointed out why its not selling well. Needing to use the base, not an Vesa mountable type product limits where you can use it. Its uses A LOT of space while being 2x + more expensive than an LG C3 at the same size.
Needing to use the mount would be less of an issue if one could move the monitor more than minimally. An almost fully set mount is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Even if I'd consider using such a large screen for my setup, the mount alone would be enough for me to look elsewhere.
Was about to say the same thing. If they decide to do v.2 chances are itd have a proprietary mount
Yeah, If I can't VESA mount, it's useless to me
yeah am really hating monitor stands nowadays... they always so damn pointlessly thick. I had briefly tried a AW3418DW and it was almost 1 foot away from the wall because of it's stand... was such a waste of desk space I had to return it. (it didn't look good either so it needed to be returned regardless)
Exactly! I was in the market for a oled for my pc around 2/3 years ago after I got a CX65 for the living room, oled monitors were just about coming to the market at insane prices of £2500+ for 34 inch ultrawide so instead I just got a C148 for £850 for my pc and PS5 and it has been amazing, the only issue is its too big for general pc usage (amazing for games though) and I think the 42 inch models are much more practical
That RS6 Avant is rad. I'm not a big Audi guy, but fast Audi wagons hold a special place in my heart.
Had a fruitless attempt at convincing my parents to get an older S4/RS4 Avant last year. The R8 is great for like 95% of my needs but would LOVED to have driven around in that in times when I need the extra passenger/luggage space. They settled for a much newer A4 Avant. They're getting on in age and prefer the comfort so I get it, but it was a nice little dream while it lasted lol.
The EVGA "end of an Era" PC build in the background behind Jay, is still one of the greatest looking builds of all time in my opinion. So, esthetically pleasing.
Glad to see he is still using it.
I would die happy just to be able to own one of those cases. Lol
Edit: Worth noting that if you don't want the motorized curve, the flat 42" C3 is only $849 at Best Buy, will likely drop to $699 like the C2 did prior to the 2024 line launch.
Definitely a good thing to consider, I did that but using it for programming the pixel density at 42” and my seating distance wasn’t a good fit, ended up returning sadly. Was great for games though. I’ll grab a 32” OLED 4k monitor soon. Warranty for burn in (not super concerned given how I work flipping between different apps frequently and also play games in the evening) plus 240hz will be nice. But hard to beat the c2 at 900 for a gaming focused setup imo.
Once you get a curve, you will never go back to flat.
I don't think I want curved, unless I'm using it for gaming only. Running a 3 monitor setup now, main 4K 28" I think and two 27" 1440p, one vertical.
Loads of real estate. But I still want more! 😂
@@bjarnis tried a curve
Went back immediately
@@Leadathanit's a bit weird in the beginning, but in the long run it's so much better for your neck with 1R curved. I have dual monitor setup with a Samsung Odyssey G9 and a G5 side by side, so much better than a flat dual or trippel screen setup.
I went to Micro Center for the first time ever to pick up the last R5 7600 in a 200-mile radius. (this include the competition's stores) I wish I could have stayed longer. The deals, the amount of options, the stock, and the fact that we can see before we buy, was something I have missed so bad. Live demos, and racing sims for people to play. The professional dressed staff that is actually knowledgeable and passionate about tech. Almost EVERYTHING was on sale and under competitor pricing. It was worth the 2 hour 5 min drive. I know where I'm buying from for my next PC build!
I've been running the 48" C1 as a monitor since it came out, and it's been fantastic! Zero burn in or other issues with many hours of daily use for the past however many years. The only thing I don't like about it is if I'm watching TH-cam not full screened or messing with documents in Windows, it will dim quite a bit until I grab a window and move it around the screen to get the brightness back. I think you'll love the C3 Jay!
Same ... And comically I am still using a GTX 1080, because even though I am willing to spend $2k on a TV to use as a monitor; the cost to meaningfully upgrade is absurd, when I can get 4K 60hz (in the types of games I play) by using a $40 Display port 1.4a to HDMI 2.2 adapter.
Im up to a little over 7000 on hours according to my C1 and I still dont see any burn in on any test patters. The only thing that I have noticed is the dirty screen effect at 50% gray has gotten worse over time. Its made it very hard to go back to any lcd screens lol, especially games that support hdr.
My biggest complaint is the judder on movies. I've tried adjusting the various smoothing options, but can't quite dial it in where I'm totally happy. I can mostly ignore it, but certain panning shots are super noticeable and it still bugs me. Everything else about it is great (mine's a B3).
@@holdenhodgdon3756you can actually run 4:2:0 color compression 120hz from hdmi. I am using 1070 ti and plan to get c3 soon
@@hoogovens3261C3 has better processing I think because for me movies are quite smooth, although I agree you might need to mess with the smoothing settings sometimes
Jay - I bought an LG C3 42 Oled at Costco with free 5 year warranty. Using as monitor and very happy with it.
Only Jay can walk out of the store with a $2000 monitor "JUST to see if it fits." 🤣
I mean better then spending 2k and cant take it home lol
They know where to find him
@@GirlOnAQuest makes think it would be neat if stores had acrylic boxes in the rough shape of their typical TV box sizes so people could check fitment.
@@filanfyretracker I mean you can just walk back in and return it or have them hold it while you get another vehicle. There is no real risk here.
to be fair he basically lives there
the IR exender is for home theatre installs. if you hide your AV receiver it needs to send a signal to the tv.
I was at one of the stores in the midwest recently and most of their monitors were down on display desks. with systems attached and mouse and keyboard so you could get on the web and view different content on them. Was really nice to be able to test them that thoroughly.
All Micro centers are half a country away from me... I live next to Seattle Washington and we are craving a Microcenter like there's no tomorrow. even southern Oregon would have a shorter drive up here than all the way at the bottom of Cali or in Colorado. they really can't give us one, huh?
This! I would love to have a MicroCenter somewhere in the PNW.
Yeah Micro Center is a weird one very few stores and they don't ship its as if they don't like money
I'm fortunate that I have one a little more than an hour away
I feel your pain I’m by buffalo ny and the closest one to me is in Ohio like 9-10 hours away
*grumbles in German*
Tip for getting TVs back from a store if your car is too small. Order an Uber XL and just load it in that, then just follow it home. Way cheaper than in store delivery.
Dude that’s an amazing tech tip I’ll keep that in mind
Got myself a 42" C2 last year, when the prices came down. Attached to an Ergotron HX arm it fits my setup beautifully. OLED just makes every gaming setup more enjoyable.
Beautiful RS6! Surprised this couldn’t fit in the back, that car is spacious!
I was running into this exact problem of 4k monitor vs tv and ended up with a 42 inch lg c3 and I’m absolutely loving it
I got the same one on sale for like $850 and it’s been perfect. No complaints.
That's my monitor :D !
And to be honnest, after 6 months I'm still really happy with it
it's very hard to go to micro center when you live in Canada! They haven't got here yet, but we could really use it here
i wish you couldve seen what Frys looked like before they closed down.. my local one had a coffee shop in the middle it was that big. they had absolutely everything, including endless aisles stocked with components for DIY repair work. the kind of stuff you just dont find in stores.
Same with Germany. But I'm actually glad we don't have one, I would be bankrupt in an hour 🤣
We have MediaMarkt here, if it's in a bigger city it can be huge with lots of products, still not Micro Center big but it serves the purpose.
We do have Memory Express and Canada Computers which are almost like Micro Centers but not as good
The overwhelming majority of most Americans do not have a MicroCenter near them, either.
Stop complaining man. Some of us live in erup so we can't even drive down to the us if we wanted to
You're not wrong, Microcenter is the best place to buy Computer stuff. Bought my monitor there and I picked this one because it was the best looking one, in my price range. Without looking at monitors I think it would be an impossible decision to make.
I literally was going to purchase this exact tv/monitor. I didn't end up purchasing it since the screen is plastic due to the bend, which in my experience, micro scratches too easily when cleaning gently (G8 OLED, DWF etc).
Ended up w/ the C3 42" instead. Still love the flex though!
that is a very good point
@Jason-ol1ty yeah, if it was matte, micro scratches wouldn't happen. Glossy plastic screens micro scratch too easily. Granted, you wouldn't see them unless in a dark room w/ a flash light. I have OCD, so peace of mind was a bigger sticking point after my experience w/ G8 OLED.
Back in ‘18 I went to a Fry’s to check out monitors. Best Buy’s selection was comical and microcenters don’t exist anywhere near me. I would’ve ordered a standard sized screen online but after seeing them in person I had to get an ultrawide curved screen.
Also A Starship Troopers game that is like being in the movie and awesome.
Careful. Helldivers 2 has the MOST horrid anti-cheat software that is Kernel level. Google before you purchase..... let alone install. The company behind it has been caught stealing people's livelihood in the past.
The book is way better than the movie.
So...that title. I thought you were adding a monitor TO your car, and got real excited to see what you were going to use it for.
Why is your $2,000 TV displaying ads on 50% of the home screen?
Welcome to modern smart tvs unfortunately it sucks
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I love LG. I have two 21:9 ultra wide 3.5K UltraGear displays in my home office. I also use them on my workstation PC which is also great for gaming.
In the living room, my other gaming PC is hooked up to my Sony 65 inch 4K TV, and I didn’t know that all the features that were introducing latency could be disabled until just a few days ago, and it made a dig difference making me want to start to use that room for gaming again.
not in Seattle. too much crime there
Tf is even 3.5K?... 1600p?... Cause I have that, but that's what I call it.
I'd love to be able to find an affordable "just a panel" that I can use on my PC and TV or Streaming display
Mental Note to Jay: Whenever you go to Microcenter, Take the Truck
When I worked for Best Buy back in the mid 90s, Acer was one of the PC brands we sold. They have been around for a minute for sure, and weren't that bad, compared to Packard Bell, back in the day... 🤣
Acer used to be the "Kraco" of the PC world at one time, remember those terrible car stereos you could buy at Wal-Mart and truck stops?
I had a Packard Hell. I loved that thing!! Lol
I'll see your Packard and raise you a Gateway@@NviGWarren
@@NviGWarren We were told to sell the hell out of them. They had a higher profit margin per unit so we pushed them over any other brand. Considering the tech at the time (talking 1995/1996), it was less about performance and more about reliability, but they did their job.
@AzraelsTear, I am currently using a 27" curved 1440p @ 144Hz Acer that I bought last year form Costco. It has been working just fine.
20:14 lol watching Jay play Cyberpunk, 10/10. 🤣 Monitor is awesome too btw, so pricy, but still cool.
19:10 Can we take a moment to appreciate the responsiveness of the curving of the monitor? That was near instant after pressing the button, and it was so quick, too!
Glad to hear your car is motorized!!
My tip is to watch a TH-cam trailer for any of the IMAX documentaries. The best possible downscaled image. 2160p from IMAX 70mm film is sharp AF in a natural way, and can really show of SDR monitors for daily content watching
Thanks for the suggestion man. I kept using Sony or LG's samples.
that's lowkey genius mate.
I use an 8K 55" Samsung QN700B as my monitor. Absolutely love it, with a window manager its an infinitely adjustable bezel-less multi monitor setup.
I wish MicroCenter would come to where I live and move into the Fry's building that's been vacant for years.
In SD?
I bet you he is referring to Frys that closed in Wilsonville, OR@@Commander-Andrex101
Micro Centers are like a tenth the size of a Fry’s. At least the 2 fry’s that were near me. I think even a Walmart would be too small. Fry’s was the biggest store I’ve ever been in.
@@Bigheadedwon Agreed. Here in Atlanta they had taken over what used to be a movie theater. The issue with Frys needed such a huge space is it was essentially a Best Buy competitor that also focused on computers. So you had a large space taken up with home appliances.
Renton WA? :(
I’m running on a 65” LG mini LED. It’s the same model that you showed last year and it works great with my setup in my living room.
The nice thing for you now is you can repurpose the ultrawides for the racing sims. 😉
It suks over here in the uk we can’t have anything like this. You get micro centre we get the local computer shop with only 4 things on show
Yea it's like that most of here tho unless you want to drive hours sucks too I've been wanting a new monitor so bad but hard to find one affordable and that I want
There always Currys.....
Curry’s is useless though have you ever been there and walked out happy with what they had on show.
Jay..........! I just want to thank you for all the knowledge you all provide that I not only did I upgrade my PC but also learned enough about monitors from you all that I got a new one to help me play RL... thanks guys! keep on keeping on!!!!
If you didn’t come from tiktok raise your hand 🤚🏽
Your pretty funny
@@antonwilkens9694You’re*
I love tic tok so your being a guy
Picked up an LG 42" C2 for $799, one of the best purchases I've made. Looking forward to the 32" 240Hz monitors though.
Can’t WAIT till the MicroCenter is open here in Charlotte, NC!
Can't believe Jay made Phil strap himself to the car roof.
What a monster.
I love these Microcenter videos. We don't have anything this size in New Zealand. We have some pretty good smaller retailers, but even they would be drooling walking into that place.
Another plus, all this stuff gets down here so previews and reviews all help.
For DisplayPort or HDMI try to buy 2.1. Especially DP 2.1 at 80 gb/s or you'll end up with DP 1.4 at 32.4 gb/s and bandwidth bottleneck.
When I watch these videos I am always learning new things, after 30 years of being a computer geek. Love you guys ❤❤❤
I'm headed up to my closest microcenter in about two weeks and i'm excited. i already have the build list with where everything is in the store, and i can't wait to actually build it!
I got the LG48GQ900B 4K Oled monitor for a year now, and i love it. I use it for work and gaming.
I have an over 15 yr old HP monitor that still works. I use it for a second work monitor. It looks better than the POS my job gave me. They don't make em like they used too.
I'm just at the beginning of the video and already it's awesome! Thanks for showing us this. Some of us don't have these micro centers.
I would love to see a 6 month and a 1 year of this monitor!
I remember going to a MC back in 2017 and seeing an ultrawide in person and was sold pretty quickly. A drastically different experience over seeing the monitors at a typical Best Buy. Been using the same monitor since. Want to visit it again, but I know I’m going to walk out with something new.
Said hello to you at the airport on the 18th! Im glad youre doing better and that youre such a great guy. Hope I can work for you or with you one day.
As an Audi b7 RS4 owner.. I respect the fact you brought the rs6 out.. such a beautiful car
LG has made a monitor that can give you a hug. An Emotional Support Monitor for fledgeling E-Sports players.
Jay, sincerely hope you're doing we'll. Yes! I would like to know what your 6-12 month review would be and/or they had any additional upgrade to the item itself. I assume this would be great for mmos and my PS5 Pro (when it comes out). Thank you and take care!
Can I say how crazy it is that I'm realizing how good of enunciation Jay has with " monitor".
I enjoyed some of the filming and editing elements in this video. Very engaging. That monitor looks wicked but very impractical. I love Micro Center. I live 3 miles away.
Love the Audi man. That right there is my dream car but maybe the old school one. I have an 02 A6 twinturbo. Fun'ish car but has been a chore, lots of hours in the garage I spent wrenching on it.
I love these videos of you/crew going around Micro Centre and going through things as we would see them.
Jay, I love that you're the only person I heard so far talk about the pros and cons for Rocket League. Rocket League definitely is an outlier game that's super dependent on frame rates affecting the gameplay.
The IR extender thingy is actually called "IR Blaster" and it's really neat! I has nothing to do with using the remote from someplace else (btw the cursor feature of the remote has no reliance whatsoever with IR, it must use an accelerometer to control cursor motion, as I've tested it works even from my bedroom upstairs when the TV is a freaking floor below me lol), you can configure any device that needs an IR remote to the TV and then you can control it using the LG remote as a sort of universal remote. Saw someone saying it's for AV receiver to communicate with the TV but it's actually the other way around. You can use it to control your home theater, blu ray player, whatever.
7:30
You could wallmount the stand :D
Like... Actually making some room in the wall and kinda "inserting" the base into the wall.
I love Micro Center (Tustin). I get over there as much as I can...most of the time window shopping. 🙂
Loved the video. I agree, the TV is really nice but it's expensive unattractive at the price LG is charging.
such a nice monitor, i remember the black and whit tv, had three channels, antana, they shut down at 12 midnight. yeah im that old i guess. sucks. i love technology, its come so far in my lifetime. sir take good care of your self, never give up. i know its not easy, nothing ever is.
I use a 42 in LG C2, the key is turning off some of the TVs anti - burn in features (auto dimming on whites etc) , you need an LG service remote and access code, easily found on line. (toms hardware has a guide on this) This likely voids warranty so I waited a few months before doing it . I changed my desktop and programs to dark modes and set pc to turnoff signal after 5 min idle to mitigate burn in risk ..So far I love it.
Agree, I am having a difficult time believing it is twice as good as the C3. I have been using the 42" for about a year and it's been fantastic. I feel like it isn't big enough to really require a curved display. My other PC has a 49" ultrawide and the curved screen is 100% necessary. Another bonus is that I wall-mounted it so I have more desk space. Downside is you have to use the remote to turn it on and off, but I have gotten used to it.
I've been using a c1 with my PS5 and also my main TV for 3 years, not complaints so far, no burn in, no image degradation, no dead pixels,etc. I'm really impressed with LG OLEDs, Im thinking of getting one as a monitor next.
Definitely would watch a 6 month update. It’s a dope looking panel.
Jay's stroking the kitty! 5:09
I wish we had a Microcentre in Australia. What an awesome showroom/warehouse.
I bought a LG 27in oled 1440p monitor not long ago and it's so nice. Don't like the auto-dimming and sleep mode(?) that can't be turned off, but im learning to live with it.
I just got the C3 42” to have as a dual function TV and monitor. I’m a tv nerd, so I just couldn’t get around the compromises that need to be made for a computer monitor as far as media consumption is concerned. HDR formats not being great on Windows, color chroma being different, etc. So I got the C3 for the 120hz, low latency gaming and the full kit and kabootle as far as cinema is concerned; dolby vision, dolby atmos, 4k, oled, etc. I absolutely love it
Again Jay with the Microcenter content that makes me jealous. xD
12:45 "USB A to USB A"
to hell with that cable. I broke a usb port with one of those many years ago. Wishful thinking of a pre-internet kid.
I thought I could transfer my files with that 😅
Great Video! However one thing caught my eye. I can see that TV/Monitor mount being left out at the displays and a little kid coming around the corner being an issue. I mention I guess because.
A. You love Microcenter
B. We love Microcenter
C. Safety
Loved how confident Jay sounded when he said what HBO is called this month...
I've got a ThinkVision P40w-20 from a couple of years ago.
It's IPS, not OLED, and it tops out at 75Hz with no VRR, and it was about the same price.
But it's a curved 5K ultrawide monitor, with ThunderBolt and DisplayPort inputs, which supports VESA mounts.
And I really have to say, at that size I at least need the curve, and it's pretty awesome.
Honestly, any video that you produce is worth watching!!.... BTW, that's one badass monitor/tv!!
That's why I would love to have Microcenter in PR
Dear Microcenter, we need a store in the Pacific NW :)
The old Fry's building is ready for you
I've been using a TV as a monitor for years now, for large spreadsheets and multitasking with database management the extra screen real estate really helps.
You don't really have "more real-estate" than any other size 4K-display. Real-estate is the amount of pixels and maybe the aspect-ratio. - Sure, it helps that a screen is larger, so you can cram windows down smaller and still see them, but you're still on a 16:9 display, which isn't necessarily "more" than another 16:9 display, unless it's below like 32" and a poor resolution.
@@michaelmonstar4276 It's apparent you haven't taken into usability and productivity into account have you?
For example Try snapping 4 excel windows on a 4k 27inch Display and compare that with a 42inch 4k Display. Or a PDF viewer in 1 quadrant, a database in another, sharepoint in another and teams in final quadrant.
Great review. I would love to have a follow up to see how it is to use daily. I feel it would be really helpful.
i would love to see a 6 month review. i just built my new pc after years of talking about it(i think you were still in the old studio when i started to save up) and im wanting to go with a 1440p monitor so knowing if you are happy with 1080p then that could change my mind.
I feel so Lucky to have a Microcenter 10 miles away
I definitely would be interested in a follow up update
love how jay went on cyberpunk from zero to massmurderer in 0,1 sec... 🤣
I got 3 of these and put them at 100% curve around me. Excellent monitors!
'Starship Troopers' - YAY!!!
I keep pondering another monitor and, stuck here in the UK, feel quite envious of the existence of Micro Centers..
yes definitely do the 6 month review. i have the alienware 34" OLED and i play on it all the time. I love the heck out of OLED for gaming. i too want to go back to gaming on a 16:9 monitor
Your content is genuinely enjoyable, but it's hard not to chuckle at the irony of singing praises for WebOS while the largest item on a $2000 TV screen is a Toyota Corolla ad. Perhaps it's easy to overlook such things when you're accustomed to WebOS, but acknowledging these things in long-term reviews adds depth and authenticity to your commentary.
Hey man love the content working in my first custom water loop learned a lot from you ty
1:24 this is beautiful, I lack this so much to see how a monitor looks like...
I actually went to MicroCenter a few months ago to see an LG Ultrawide in person before I bought it. I'm lucky to have one close by me!
Thank you for reviewing this!!! This ticks so many boxes under my "ideal monitor" criteria. I would definitely spend the $ for this if I could afford it at all. The size and resolution are just right for 4k, but I wanted something that would be a curved 16:9 panel as well. What interests me is, is this a good productivity monitor? Can you try reading a big Excel spreadsheet or pdf form? Is local dimming an issue? I do wish the ROG panel would incorporate the motorized curve... that would be just about perfect, since it has the Display Port input and some other monitor specific things.
I imagine the security at a Microcentre is off the scale...for the staff too. That's a LOT of value locked up each night in those buildings...
OMG …. Starship Troopers! Great Movie!
What little was visible of that Audi is siiiiick!
Starship troopers also has its own games on steam if you like RTS or FPS, there is one of each. Great review Jay!
We so need a Micro Centre in the UK.
I think Jay should visit all the MicroCenters and make friends with all the people there lol
haha.. nice! if for no other reason than your opinion of Starship Troopers, I suddenly have a great deal more respect for you now Jay... (: and I have to agree, LG definitely have done an amazing job with recent weOS versions.