Dell UltraSharp 49 is a large monitor with a great price

There's a reason why Dell specifically targets the financial sector with its new UltraSharp 49 monitor: it's hard to sell at $ 1,700 (about £ 1,290 or AU $ 2,400).

Unlike Samsung a little cheaper (and lower resolution) C49HG90The 49-inch U4919DW does not have the specifications that a player would want – or should – pay the asking price. While it offers a relatively high resolution (5,120 x 1,440 pixels) and Dell claims to be calibrated at the factory with a 100% sRGB color gamut, its refresh rate is at maximum at 60Hz with a timeout of 5ms pixel response in Fast mode.

Even if you have a graphical configuration that can move as many pixels in a consistent way (just under 4K), few games will evolve correctly in 32: 9 format. Your pennies will probably be better spent on a 34 "screen optimized for games or with support for G-Sync HDR or FreeSync 2. This should leave you plenty of room left to monitor your streaming conversation and money in your wallet to spend. on other games and gear.

Although designers, video editors and photographers can also salivate beyond the size, the color gamut is not appropriate for critical color work, and as long as you make this sacrifice, you can save money while still maintaining a size of 38 inches with something like the LG 38UC99-W.

And despite its spacious size and productivity, there are not many managers who will accept this monster of $ 1,700 when it will be cheaper and easier to get two 27-inch models that have probably already been pre-approved by the service IT – unless your work contributes directly and substantially to the bottom line and you have the power to pass it on. Or if you do not answer a business accountant and feel comfortable. Which leaves Dell peddle to Wall Street.

A monitor of this size has many uses, especially with its built-in KVM switch to switch between two separate connected systems. Hopefully the price will fall to a more practical level by the same date next year.

Its shipment to the United States is scheduled for the end of October. Details for the UK and Australia have not yet been announced.