Dell unveiled a 49-inch UltraSharp U4919DW monitor on Monday, entering the world of massive screens forged by Samsung’s CHG90 and others. It’s a behemoth, and those 49 inches will drown you in whatever you use it for. Unlike its predecessors, the Dell has QHD resolution to make it easier on the eyes.The monitor promises a 32:9 aspect ratio, which isn’t a new development, but the UltraSharp is the first of its kind to boast 5120 x 1440 resolution. Its forebears could only muster 3840 x 1080, which is why Dell calls its product “the world’s first 49-inch curved dual QHD monitor.” Excess screen means more productivity, and Dell thinks you can comfortably throw out two 27-inch QHD monitors and replace it with this. The sales pitch is bolstered by the monitor’s HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C functionality. There’s also a built-in keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) to help you toggle between multiple workflows. It’s all about multi-tasking, or perhaps overwhelming yourself with its 3800R curvature and 109 pixels-per-inch. Also, there are seven USB 3 ports. If the UltraSharp U4919DW sounds like your speed, it’ll prove costly at $1,599. But that’s the necessary price to pay if you’re looking to basically swim through pixels on a daily basis. Sam BlumSam Blum is a PopularMechanics.com Associate Editor who spends way too much time online. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone and The Guardian.
