Color:
Black
Display Type:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size:
20.1 in
Max Resolution:
1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz
Dot pitch:
0.255 mm
Response time:
16 ms
Description:
The NEC MultiSync LCD2090UXI-BK is a 20.1 in, flat panel computer monitor.
Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is expensive at around $800.
This unit features a 1600x1200 native resolution.
Weighs 21.4 lbs.
Pros:
Has 1600x1200 resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced monitors.
Also, this monitor has 0.255 mm dot pitch, which is somewhat better than some similarly priced monitors.
Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.
Cons:
None noted, given available product data.
Suitability:
A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a spacious thin screen monitor.
Value:
In general, this monitor's features are in line with its price.
However, the average price of flat panel monitors with similar viewable size is considerably less -- right around $390.
Suggestions:
(1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.
(2) Since this monitor is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled graphics card in your PC to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.
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