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BenQ EW3880R

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Two-minute review We’ve seen some massive PC monitors launch in the last few years, but the BenQ EW3880R, with its 21:9 aspect ratio, is one of the widest and most interesting currently on offer. Its 38-inch (37.5-inch viewable) screen has great presence (before you even turn it on) with its subtle brown speaker grille and stand. It looks like something that would almost fit into a living room. Sporting a 3,840 x 1,600 resolution, it’s capable of displaying a crisp and detailed Windows desktop and allows for four (count ’em) full-sized A4 windows to be placed next to one another. This can be a great productivity boon for those working with multiple documents, browsers and, especially, spreadsheets. However, we found that turning our head to look from one end of the screen to another could get a bit tiring on our neck. Still, there’s a subtle curve to the screen that reduces the amount your eyeballs need to refocus as they pan from side to side, and this helps with viewing comfort. T...