After the magnificent HP 2035 (online survey) drew our attention to another 20-inch S-IPS monitor. This is NEC 2070NX – Japanese model from 2008. This is another model of NEC, which proves that Japanese companies are № 1 producer of monitors. EIZO and NEC for many years among the top producers of super-monitors for professional applications. On the other hand EIZO and NEC benefit Korean TFT panels – P-PVA, S-PVA, PVA (a Samsung) and S-IPS (of LG Philips). In fact, * VA technology was developed by a Japanese company – Fujitsu, IPS panel is a joint product of other Japanese – Hitachi and NEC. In our previous article we describe in detail the extent to which S-IPS is distinguished by mass TN + Film monitors. Summary can mention: – S-IPS have a much more realistic picture – 8-bit color against a 6-bit TN + Film; – Much less damage to eyesight – Standard TN monitor tired eyes for 2-3 hours of S-IPS can work 10-12 hours without apparent fatigue; – S-IPS has a much more real color reproduction, so it is used for design and prepress; – Visual angles of S-IPS are incomparably better than TN-Film, and therefore the best LCD televisions with S-IPS panel. (more…)