Continuing the theme of the professional (or rather much more quality than cheaper TN + Film) matrix for LCD monitors. Before us is the NEC 1970NX with S-IPS matrix from LG-Philips. NEC is recognized as a company, occurring primarily among rival the quality of EIZO LCD monitors. Corps. Many quality craftsmanship – a solid stand with two degrees of freedom, where the modification 1970NXp has three degrees (+ Pivot). Color screen is white, the front frame is silver with a slight shade – ideal for Apple monitor configuration. Picture. Much can be said for the picture than S-IPS monitor, but it is important to be seen. I can briefly summarize that a better picture rarely seen except by another S-IPS monitor (HP 2035). Very soft and saturated, realistic colors, conduct of sunlight. Angle monitor earns black with violet tinge, which is typical of expensive S-IPS matrix. Red, blue and green are just fantastic, even in comparison with S-PVA matrix. The films are not verse of NEC 1970NX, because S-IPS so no high-contrast black and perfect, and MVA / PVA. On the other hand, very dense matrix does not allow the lights to illuminate to show irregularities and bright areas as in most PVA / MVA monitors and all the TN + Film. Working with text is very pleasant, soft, rich full-color picture is not tired eyes. Graphic and color applications are verse of NEC 1970NX, it is preferred monitor for graphic design, photo-editing, Printing and publishing software. Monitor matrix is very fast and is suitable for almost all games. (more…)

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…)