# Gigantic Curved-Screen Monitors LG's New Monitors Promise Spectacularly Immersive Viewing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvedscreen-monitor References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/29/lg-delivers-three-new-super-sized-ultrawide-monitors/) & [lgnewsroom](http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2016/08/lg-global-leader-in-219-aspect-monitors-to-unveil-latest-innovative-lineup-at-ifa/) Curved-screen monitors are fast becoming an increasingly popular line of products thanks to their ability to transform passive viewing into an extraordinarily involved and immersive experience, and this is a movement that few companies are embracing like [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-ultragear-monitors). The South Korean firm is now introducing a range of new curved-screen monitors that offer an exceptional balance between clarity and immersion. Perhaps the highlight of the new curved-screen monitor collection is the LG 38UC99 which offers a huge 38-inch screen capable of showing off a resolution of 3,840 x 1,600. This ultra-wide curved-screen monitor offers built-in [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-tv) [Cast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diva-alta-utopia) functionality, and is the biggest monitor of its kind to come with an embedded USB-C port. This curved-screen monitor shows that size doesn't necessarily have to imply compromise when it comes to image resolution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Curved-screen Monitors:** The popularity of curved-screen monitors is on the rise, presenting opportunities for creating more immersive viewing experiences. - **Ultra-wide Monitors:** The introduction of ultra-wide monitors, such as the LG 38UC99 with its 38-inch screen, presents new possibilities for enhanced productivity and immersive content consumption. - **USB-C Connectivity:** The embedded USB-C port in the LG 38UC99 monitor showcases the trend of increased connectivity options for seamless data transfer and device compatibility. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The curved-screen monitor trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies to develop more efficient and visually engaging display solutions. - **Entertainment:** The immersive viewing experience provided by curved-screen monitors opens up disruption possibilities in the entertainment industry, including gaming, virtual reality, and movie-watching experiences. - **Productivity:** The ultra-wide and high-resolution capabilities of curved-screen monitors present opportunities for productivity-focused industries, such as graphic design, video editing, and data analysis, to improve workflow efficiency and multitasking capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous DQHD Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-ultragear-monitors.md) - [Ultrawide Curved Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrawide-curved.md) - [Ultrawide High-Resolution Smart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/34sr65qc.md) - [Intelligent 4K Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-4k-monitors.md) - [Ultra-Wide Curved Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u3824dw.md) - [Large Curved Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asrock-pg34qrt3a.md) - [Curvaceous Graphics-Focused Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-34e1c5600he.md) - [Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrawide-gaming-monitor.md) - [Innovative Ultrawide Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evnia-7000.md)