A display screen that is slightly curved horizontally. Introduced in the 2013 time frame, curved-screen TVs were touted to be more immersive for the viewer. However, they did not catch on because they caused a certain amount of glare from lights if viewers were not sitting dead center. In addition, curved TVs do not hang flat against the wall, which present a decorating issue.
Curved Monitors Are Alive and Well
Curved computer monitors are another story. Numerous models of curved-screen monitors are available, because many gamers love the design. Contrast with
flat screen. See
gaming monitor.
Gaming Monitors Are In
The large screen in this image is a curved gaming monitor. The curve is not extreme but is enough to make a more immersive experience for the gamer.