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Ahead of Amazon Prime Day next week, Samsung's 27-inch Essential S3 curved monitor has dropped to $110, saving shoppers 15% on the original price and matching the lowest price of the past year. I highly recommend taking advantage of this deal while it lasts. This is one of the better monitor deals that I've found so far, especially if you're looking for a new, affordable monitor for work, streaming, or even casual gaming. There's a lot to like here.

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Its Full HD display sits on a 1800R curved VA panel, creating an immersive viewing experience. The screen extends to the corners of your peripheral vision. That design isn't just for looks. As ViewSonic noted in a past blog post, the curvature closely matches the natural curvature of the human eye. It is more comfortable to look at than a traditional flat-screen display. The panel is also TÜV Rheinland-certified, which means it features technology that reduces harmful blue light and annoying flickering.