LG shows off extra-wide 29-inch, 21:9 monitor at IFA

It would be nice if this format catches on.

This is a monitor that would be marketed for gamers. Gamers waste more money on gadgets like this than just about anyone else. I am a gamer, I should know. There is one catch, it has to be affordable. This seems to have the height of an 18 or 20 inch monitor. I would hope the cost is equal to that. No doubt it would cost less to make than 3 separate monitors. But we all know how marketing works. Even though it will cost less, it probably will sell for more than 6 20 inchers cost.
I am in if its around the $300 mark. It's a little small for my taste as I have a 32" Sony for my main and 2 24" ViewSonics for my peripheral.
This would be awesome for gaming. Most games view isn't wide enough with one monitor, and the triple screen setup has the frame in the way. It would be nice if this format catches on. Will have to just wait and see. 29 inches is a little small for this aspect though
 
At first I was like I would be in if it were around the same price a 3 monitors, but I just realized the resolution is not the equivalent to 3 monitors. 1920 x 3 wide by 1080 high would be ideal. Lg needs to build that instead. Gamers are all about resolution. Well at least the serious ones.

The resolution that would sell me and 3 friends I shared this with is 5760x1080.
 
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