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The Virtual CIO Checklist: 20 Things to Review Annually
25 Mar, 2026







£523.20 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ViewSonic VG3457CV is the sort of 34" curved ultrawide that makes sense if you genuinely live in wide spreadsheets, multiple windows, or side-by-side work all day. In my experience, these models are often a sweet spot for productivity without jumping into the “proper workstation” price bracket. At £435 ex-VAT, you’re paying for the curve, the extra screen real estate, and a solid general-purpose panel—so it’s a good fit for office teams, finance/admin, and anyone who benefits from having more horizontal space for dashboards and research.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it blindly for colour-critical design, video editing, or anyone expecting premium “top-end” performance. Ultrawides at this price often trade off on uniformity, calibration consistency, and motion handling versus higher-cost options, so if your work is colour-sensitive or you’re picky about panel quality, it’s worth viewing/validating first. Also, check your desk setup—34" curved is brilliant when you sit at a sensible distance, but can be a bit much in cramped environments. If you want a cost-effective productivity upgrade for standard business use, this one probably does the job; if you’re demanding on visuals or high motion, look elsewhere.

Samsung
Samsung ViewFinity S9 S27C902PAU - S90PC Series - LED monitor - Smart - 27" - 5120 x 2880 5K @ 60 Hz - IPS - 600 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 5 ms - Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 - speakers - silver, metal silver

ViewSonic
ViewSonic ColorPro VP3256-4K - LED monitor - 32" (31.5" viewable) - 3840 x 2160 4K UHD (2160p) @ 60 Hz - IPS - 350 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 5 ms - 2xHDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C - speakers

HP
HP 327ph - Series 3 Pro - LED monitor - 27" (26.96" viewable) - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 100 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 5 ms - HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort - speakers - black - Smart Buy

Philips
Philips 40B1U5601H - 5000 Series - LED monitor - 40" (39.53" viewable) - 3440 x 1440 UWQHD @ 120 Hz - IPS - 300 cd/m� - 1200:1 - HDR10 - 4 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort, 2xUSB-C - speakers - black