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Lenovo R45w-30 44.5" DQHD 165Hz VA Gaming Monitor $797 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C/ In-Store) @ Officeworks

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Lenovo R45w-30 44.5" DQHD 165Hz VA Gaming Monitor $797 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C/ In-Store) @ Officeworks
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Danny117 on 04/05/2024 - 08:45 officeworks.com.au (1147 clicks)
Last edited 04/05/2024 - 19:34 by 2 other users

I've been keeping an eye on this monitor for a little bit hoping it would go back on sale. been wanting a disply with KVM that I could use USB-C for display for my work laptop.

Features:

  • This monitor has a 44.5” DQHD, 32:9, ultra-wide, 1500R curved display with a 5120 x 1440 resolution.
  • It features a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time.
  • It's compatible with 100 x 100 VESA mounts.
  • It has 2 x in-built 3 W speakers.
  • It has 2 x HDMI ports and 1 x USB-C port, 1 x 3.5 mm AUX, and includes a HDMI cable.
  • Enjoy the convenience of single-cable docking and simultaneous 75 Watts charging using our fully-equipped USB-C port.
  • Enjoy completely stutter-free gameplay, powered by AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Adaptive Sync technologies.
  • Boost your productivity to new heights by harnessing a range of tools such as True Split, KVM, and PIP/PXP.
  • A 3 year warranty is included for your peace of mind.
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  • Cmaz on 04/05/2024 - 09:03
    -3

    Cant be purchased

    • Rubber Duck on 04/05/2024 - 09:15

      There are 4 at my local Officeworks at Rutherford

  • Sang11 on 04/05/2024 - 09:12

    Anyone have experience using these types of ultra wide monitors? How is it for work? I wanna have a a word doc in the middle with pdfs on each side lol

    • vince088 on 04/05/2024 - 09:31
      +1

      This is equal to 3 x 24" monitors
      Use Microsoft powertoys for the split screen app

      • nightelves on 04/05/2024 - 09:34

        Is this better than getting separate monitors?

        • itscyanide on 04/05/2024 - 11:02
          +1

          Some would say yes some no, kinda depends on preference and usage. In a sense you get more flexibility with separate monitors (e.g. full screen content on one + other stuff on the other, can turn one vertical if you want etc), but the single wide screen allows for a 3-way split which you can't do nicely with 2 monitors due to bezel.

        • vince088 on 04/05/2024 - 13:31

          really depends on the person and how you use the monitor for it

          does bezels bother you?

        • ozilicious on 04/05/2024 - 13:37

          Another factor is if you'll game, obviously wide-screen is far more immersive

        • Gorby on 04/05/2024 - 23:50

          I would have gone for something like this except I can't install powertoys on my work machine to take proper advantage of the screen real estate so 2x 27" 1440p monitors are my go instead

      • itscyanide on 04/05/2024 - 10:50
        +1

        Naw it's actually equal to 2 x 24" in terms of physical size, see comparison here.

        Agree with PowerToys for screen splitting to get best use out of it though, the specific feature/utility being FancyZones.

        Edit: just realised you might have meant in terms of resolution - in that case yes it's close to 3 x 24" (a bit less as it's ~1706 pixels across x 3, instead of 1920). In terms of experience though, the text at native res/scaling is tiny relative to 24" 1080p monitors - at 119ppi, it's somewhere in between 27" @1440p (108ppi) and 32" @4k (139ppi) in terms of sharpness.

        • vince088 on 04/05/2024 - 13:29

          Yes your right with the x2 monitor, i got mixed up. my bad

    • shabaka on 04/05/2024 - 09:41

      you need 3 computers to run it

    • parker2004au on 04/05/2024 - 09:43

      I don't have this one but a smaller ultra wide

      Our software is 'cloud' based using mstsc.exe wrapper to access but third party display managers like Powertoys/Displayfusion/Dell Display manager don't work with that protocol or whatever.

      The solution is using 2xhdmi via PIP to the one source device but then you lose USB-C directly to the monitor - maybe a dock could help with that?

      Other then that scenario they're awesome for productivity.

    • NEO-R26B on 04/05/2024 - 16:33

      To get the most out of this res you'll want to use something like PowerToys Fancy Zones to create some screen split presets.
      I have 2 presets, 3 equal width zones for general browsing (like you described), and a 1680/3440 split for discord beside a game using Windowed Borderless Gaming.
      To resize a window to fit a zone the default button is hold Shift while dragging so it's pretty seemless.
      For pure WFH it'll be really nice, no bezels just workspace.
      For gaming you have a little fiddling to do with custom resolutions, Windowed Borderless Gaming and .ini config edits for older games, but once it's all setup it's mint.
      I've daily driven a CRG9 for 4 years now.

  • Doesnotcompute on 04/05/2024 - 09:36
    +1

    Dont forget to pay with ultimate gift card from coles to get an extra 10% value back in flybuys points

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/843046

  • LurvinOZB on 04/05/2024 - 09:56

    Anyone using a stacked solution with this?

  • eggaz on 04/05/2024 - 09:56

    Ordered this over the AOC AG344UXM 34" UWQHD… did I make the right decision… hmmmm

    • nightelves on 04/05/2024 - 11:14
      +1

      Absolutely you did!

    • parker2004au on 04/05/2024 - 11:27
      +1

      34" you might need to compromise of wanting to split screen 50/50, eg.
      Outlook might need to then previews off or move preview pane to bottom of and emails on top then have other app next to it to use split screen

      For me 34" is a bit too small for my productivity

      https://www.displaywars.com/44,5-inch-32x9-vs-34-inch-21x9

      On the other hand the 34" display I believe is better panel - brighter, better colours, IPS screen

      Personally for me I would go the Lenovo as I don't play games and would want strictly for screen real estate

      • eggaz on 04/05/2024 - 12:05

        Was thinking the same thing, I am using for productivity first, gaming second, so looking for an all rounder that I can plug my Legion Go into and enjoy from my desk once in a while.

        • MonkDog on 04/05/2024 - 19:25

          Can't comment about the specs of either monitor really, but I went from a 34" widescreen to a 38" widescreen (both 21:9) because I wasn't happy with the size of apps when doing a 50/50 split. The 38" is just big enough I reckon. If this was around at this price when I bought the 38 I probably would have gone with this one instead. Although the extra height of the 38" is nice.

          • parker2004au on 05/05/2024 - 19:44

            @MonkDog: Then the next question is how big of a monitor do you need for triple windows split evenly and not compromise on space.

            • MonkDog on 06/05/2024 - 16:00

              @parker2004au: That's a good question. Bigger than 38 inches, that's for sure…

  • cplagz on 04/05/2024 - 10:15

    Thanks OP been looking for an ultra wide but wasn't keen on paying $1500+

  • itscyanide on 04/05/2024 - 11:13

    Upvoted as decent value for this price imo, though I had one briefly but ended up returning as I didn't end up liking it (plus there was a strip of 5 or so dead pixels, but that's neither here nor there and can happen with any monitor I suppose).

    Cons in my experience were noticeable colour washout at the sides (not that bad but I'm easily distracted and it bugged the shit out of me, would still take it over IPS glow :P) and honestly the screen just being a bit too wide in general - some people love them but I think super ultrawides are just not for me, 34" 21:9 is my sweet spot.

    Have worked with 2 x 27" as well as 2 x 24" setups before and think I prefer those as I would generally have one monitor right in front and the other slightly off to the side of it. I found there was just something very awkward in terms of window management when sitting right in the middle of a single super wide screen like this - maximising a window is out of the question, but having it in the middle with gaps on either side didn't feel right either. Nor did splitting the screen into thirds as it was just under 1920 pixels across per window which was fine for some things but a bit too snug for many others.

    Also I found I had to turn my head more than was comfortable, especially when you consider that whatever is snapped to the left half or third of the screen (assuming left to right text) is aligned right at the very end of the monitor, did my head in and couldn't ultimately get used to it.

  • dave78234 on 06/05/2024 - 15:31

    Could this be claimed as a WFH expense?

    • Danny117 on 06/05/2024 - 15:33

      I will be but I do use it for working from home.

      • dave78234 on 06/05/2024 - 15:56

        It would replace my current WFH monitor as well, so will be a legit expense. Was initially concerned about the price vs a cheap single monitor

  • A J on 10/05/2024 - 08:58

    Ohh No! It's Back to $1297 :-(

    • hippo2s on 11/05/2024 - 20:22

      we snoozed we lose.

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