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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

NEC MultiSync LCD1970VX

In contrast with the less expensive, less adjustable 19-inch Acer AL1951B, the NEC MultiSync LCD1970VX illustrates the importance of subtleties such as design and ease of use. The 19-inch LCD1970VX performs about as well as the Acer but has a more user-friendly control panel and better ergonomic flexibility. And at $439.99, it costs only $60 more. Unless you're trying to save every dollar, the NEC LCD1970VX is a better overall choice.

The MultiSync LCD1970VX's narrow 0.5-inch-thick bezel has a curved edge that melts into the background, leaving the 19-inch panel as the center of attention. No adjustment buttons mar the frame; they're placed below the bottom bezel. The buttons let you control the onscreen menu (OSM), select between the digital and analog inputs (both cables are included), turn the power on and off, and reset the image to factory settings. A four-way button makes navigating the OSM a little easier than with most LCDs; NEC also offers a free download of NaViSet, a mouse-and-menu-based application for adjusting the image controls. Rather than providing a dedicated preset button, the LCD1970VX buries four numbered preset modes for brightness, contrast, and color temperature in the OSM under the brightness and contrast functions. Unfortunately, the confusing numerical labels don't explain the sort of viewing each mode is best suited for.

The MultiSync LCD1970VX's pedestal is solid and well designed. The lazy Susan embedded in the bottom of the simple, classic circular base glides easily through nearly 360 degrees of rotation. The neck effortlessly telescopes up and down about four inches, and the joint between the neck and the panel offers about 35 degrees of extremely smooth forward and backward tilt. A plastic cover for the back of the neck hides the cable-feed system.

The MultiSync LCD1970VX has average image quality for an LCD. Text looked sharp and full of contrast and was a pleasure to read even at smaller font sizes. Grayscale performance wasn't quite as impressive; the MultiSync LCD1970VX displayed fewer levels of very dark gray (near black) than most LCDs in its price range, and we saw the usual greenish and reddish tints in the midlevel grays. Color performance was good for viewing photos and other Web-based color images, but in CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based color tests, reds tended to veer toward orange. Our gaming- and DVD-performance tests found average levels of background noise, mild ghosting, and some loss of detail in darker areas of the picture.

The MultiSync LCD1970VX comes with an industry-standard three-year warranty that covers parts, labor, and the backlight. You can extend this warranty one year for $70 and two years for $100. NEC's Web site offers a plethora of support options in addition to 24/7 toll-free phone support. Online, you can access driver downloads, manuals, live tech-support chat, a tech-support e-mail address, FAQs, and recycling information.

CNET Labs DisplayMate tests (Longer bars indicate better performance)






Manufacturer: NEC Corporation

Part Number:LCD1970VX-BK

General

Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix

Width 16.3 in

Depth 8.7 in

Height 15.2 in

Weight 15.4 lbs

Enclosure Color Black

Image

Display (projector) image aspect ratio 5:4

Image brightness 250 cd/m2

Image Contrast Ratio 450:1

Max horizontal view angle +80 / -80

Max vertical view angle +80 / -80

Display

Diagonal Size 19 in

Viewable Size 19 in

Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm

Max Resolution 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz

Max Sync Rate (V x H) 75 Hz x 81.1 KHz

Response Time 16 ms

Display Positions Adjustments Height

Video Output None

Signal Input DVI-D, VGA

Features Ambix , No Touch Auto Adjust , AccuColor Control Systems

Video Input

Analog Video Signal RGB

Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

Audio Output

Type None

Input Device

Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI

Miscellaneous

Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista

Compliant Standards DDC-1 , DDC-2B , VESA DPMS , ISO 13406-2

Power

Form Factor Internal

Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Power Consumption Operational 36 Watt

Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2 Watt

Software / System Requirements

Software type NaViSet

Environmental Parameters

Min operating temperature 41 °F

Max operating temperature 95 °F

Operating humidity range 30 - 80%

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support 3 years warranty

Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years , Limited warranty - Backlight - 3 years

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