In the end for the MacBook Pro we switched over to a 2,560 x 1,066 resolution, which offered a much nicer (but still not amazing) 47Hz refresh rate. For example, while the monitor worked well on most computers we tested with, my slightly aging 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina Display didn’t fare so well – it could only handle the 3,840 x 1,440 resolution at around a 25Hz refresh rate, which is far less than ideal. We should take a moment to mention that this monitor is a super high performer, so don’t expect every computer to work well with it. Instead of having to tweak all those settings yourself to find what you like, you’ll also get access to a number of presets – which include two “Dark Room” presets, and a few options for gaming.
Screen Off is a little confusing, but it basically turns the display off when the monitor is connected to a Bluetooth audio source. Quick settings you can change with that joystick include things like Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Screen Off, and Bluetooth Audio. Simple press on the joystick to turn the monitor on and off, then follow the on-screen prompts to control the monitor.
Instead of a D-Pad or simply a series of buttons, there’s a joystick, which is extremely easy to control. On the bottom, LG has taken an interesting approach to the monitor’s controls. Those extra ports are pretty nice, and they turn the monitor into something of a content hub – you can charge your devices straight from your monitor, which isn’t a necessary feature, but an added bonus nonetheless. As an audio buff (and editor-in-chief of ), those speakers don’t sound amazing, but they’re certainly not bad and should suit most day-to-day purposes. For example, you can connect your phone to the monitor to wirelessly stream music to the monitor’s speakers. If that isn’t enough, the monitor has Bluetooth connectivity, so you can quickly and easily connect Bluetooth peripherals to it. You’ll find two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort, two USB 3.0 ports, and even a USB-C port. On the back of the curved monitor, you actually get quite a few port options. Speaking of the stand, you get quite a few options with monitor placement – you can easily adjust the higher and tilt of the monitor simply by moving it to where you want. The stand follows along with that trend – it’s a smooth metallic silver that looks as modern as the monitor is. The 38UC99 features LG’s classic white and silver look, which gives it a very sleek and premium feel.
For reference, the base of the monitor sits at around 20.5-inches wide, so you’ll need at least that much to really use this monitor at all. If you have a large desk, you’ll probably be good to go, but if you’re unsure, you’re going to want to take a look at it for yourself. Even LG’s press shots for the monitor don’t really do it justice.
Rename resolutions to regular useful terms like Gaming, Documents, Graphics Design, Presentation, TV etc.Let’s get something out of the way before we look at the monitor’s design.Create and enable new custom resolutions to adapt to any available screen, including screens inbuilt into cars.Link screens to specific events like Key shortcuts, Apple scripts, Application launched and more.Disable or activate screens on demand, for example to use a Macbook in clamshell mode.Saving desktop layouts to get everything into position right the moment, you jump to a certain resolution.The things you can do with SwitchResX include: To make screen control as smooth as possible, SwitchResX integrates a huge amount of functions into a single easy to use tool. Written completely in Cocoa, Apple's programming framework, SwitchResX is perfectly integrated into the system, working both in 32-bit and 64-bit mode and also being able to handle PowerMac and Intel CPU architectures.
With SwitchResX you can keep control of your screen resolution and the way, every single app displays its content on your screen – or screens! Because SwitchResX can handle more than one screen totally individually, giving you all the freedom and flexibility you need at any time.