Samsung C27FG70 27 16:9 Curved LCD Monitor

A nice display overall with some flaws

This is my second 27 CFG70. I bought my first one directly from Samsung. It bore a serial number indicating Sept. 2016 manufacture. That one had a bigger problem (dead pixels in the middle of the screen) than the problems this one has. This one bears a serial number indicating Nov. 2016 manufacture. I really had higher expectations from this model at this price point but the one I got from B&H hit enough high notes for me to keep it rather than s... Show Moreending it back (a would be second return hassle for me). So, without further ado............ Pros: 1. The curve does provide comfort and some noticeable immersion over a flat panel 2. The colors really pop and different shades within color groups are represented better than I've ever seen on any other monitor 3. The black levels and contrast are awesome 4. The FreeSync feature works perfectly 5. The settings menu is the best I've ever used 6. The stand and arm allow for ample articulation and positioning of the display Cons: 1. Slightly purple colored light bleed on lighter backgrounds in a couple places (thankfully near the edge of the screen) 2. A light blue shade 1/4 wide vertical band along the left side of the screen at the edge, running the full height of the screen 3. Horizontal banding / pixel gate effect at the middle of the screen which is very obvious on light backgrounds about 3 to the left and right of the very middle of the screen *****So, that's it. Potentially the greatest 1080P gaming monitor ever, brought low by some bugs that should've been resolved before retail release. Of course, Samsung hand picked perfect samples to send professional reviewers. Imagine if QC was strict enough to separate acceptable units for the end users / real consumers. In the end, I like it, I've been gaming quite happily since I received it. The flaws aren't distracting enough for me to seek a resolution with Samsung, and I hope it stays that way. It just bugs me that it isn't perfect*****Show Less

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