LG began selling a 21:9 curved 34-inch monitor in...

LG began selling a 21:9 curved 34-inch monitor in the U.S. Wednesday, incorporating an in-plane switching screen and Ultra Quad HD panel with 3400 x 1440 resolution. “Many people spend more time in front of computer monitors than they do in front of TVs, and yet the industry hasn’t delivered the same level of innovation when it comes to monitors,” said Tim Alessi, LG’s U.S. head of new product development, in a news release. The curved screen provides a more immersive viewing experience, Alessi said. The $1,299 monitor is compatible with PCs and Macs and supports Thunderbolt 2 for high-speed data transfers, the company said. On the audio side, the 34UC97 also features MaxxAudio and a 7-watt stereo speaker system. LG’s 34UC97 will be available nationwide in October at online and regional retailers including Adorama, Amazon, Fry’s B&H, Newegg and Tiger Direct, LG said.