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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

NEC Multisync LCD2470WNX (black)

NEC markets the $820 MultiSync LCD2470WNX as a higher-end widescreen display for enterprise customers. That price tag puts it on a higher plane than many other 24-inch displays that usually run about $600. NEC explained to us that it's because this monitor has higher-end technology than the less-expensive LCDs, but try as we might, we didn't see the payoff. The LCD2470WNX showed a very small uptick in image quality compared to other 24-inchers, and despite being intended for the office, it also has a few consumer-friendly features. But none of the image-quality improvements or extras were enough to convince us to pay more for this display that looks as good as others that cost much less.

Design
Similar to NEC's 19-inch Accusync display we reviewed recently, the LCD2470WNX has a nondescript black bezel. The four-way adjustable stand, however, is a stand-out feature of this display. You can tilt the screen, move it up and down, swivel it on its base, and rotate the screen into portrait mode.

The onscreen menu is also easy enough to navigate thanks to a small joystick among the other buttons. Better though, is that unlike the 19-inch Accusync, NEC's Naviset software actually works on this model. Naviset moves the on-screen menu to the Windows display properties screen, which means you can control your monitor's brightness, contrast, and other settings with your mouse. Naviset does not bring the color temperature controls to the desktop, but it does let you customize the display's preset modes for Gaming, Movies, Photos, etc.

Manufacturer's specs
Resolution: 1,920 x 1,200
Dot pitch: .27mm
Pixel-response rate: 6ms
Viewing angle: 176 degrees horizontal, 176 degrees vertical
Connectivity: Analog, digital, USB
Included VGA, DVI

Features
In addition to Naviset, the ostensibly office-oriented MultiSync LCD2470WNX also has a handful of consumer-friendly features. First, it's HDCP compliant, which means that you can use it to watch protected HD content. We're not sure how many offices use Blu-ray or HD DVD players for showing training movies, but at least you have the option. We suspect this capability might enhance the LCD2470WNX's appeal among consumers as well, although you get no built-in speakers with this monitor. We won't consider the lack of underpowered LCD speakers any great loss. NEC's display also comes with a USB 2.0 hub. We more or less expect that from most higher-end consumer LCDs these days, so we're not too surprised to see it here.

Performance
When we compare the LCD2470WNX to two other, cheaper 24-inch LCD's we've tested, we don't find the dramatic leap in performance we hoped to see from a display that costs $200 or so more than its competitors. Its overall image quality ekes out a minor win, largely on the strength of its color quality, and it performs well enough overall, but not enough to set it apart dramatically. Further, one of the features NEC highlighted was this display's brightness, which is supposed to be better both head on and at an angle to the screen. Our brightness test is a straight-on measurement, and this display was nearly an exact tie with the $600 Gateway FPD2485W. And when we looked at the screen from various angles, both in portrait and in landscape modes, the NEC showed no real advantage, as the image on both displays held up.

Support
Despite the fact that we don't find a lot of value in this LCD's higher-end price tag, we continue to like what NEC has to offer in terms of service and support. The standard warranty coverage lasts for three years. Online you get FAQs, software downloads, and other help resources. And if you don't find what you're looking for, you can call the toll-free support line 24-7.


Manufacturer: NEC Corporation

Part Number:LCD2470WNX-BK

General

Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix

Built-in Devices USB hub

Width 22 in

Depth 10.6 in

Height 16.5 in

Weight 27.3 lbs

Enclosure Color Black

Image

Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10

Image brightness 500 cd/m2

Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1

Max horizontal view angle +88 / -88

Max vertical view angle +88 / -88

Display

Diagonal Size 24 in - Widescreen

Viewable Size 24 in

Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm

Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz

Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Max Sync Rate (V x H) 85 Hz x 93.9 KHz

Response Time 6 ms

Display Positions Adjustments Tilt , Height , Swivel

Video Output None

Signal Input DVI-D, VGA

Features HDCP , Ambix , NaViSet , FullScan , XtraView+ , ErgoDesign , Rapid Response , Dynamic Video Mode , No Touch Auto Adjust , sRGB color management , Cable management cover , AccuColor Control Systems , Intelligent Power Manager (IPM)

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

Contrast Ratio 1270:1

Maximum Brightness 266.44 cd/m2

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 DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI , 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Hi-Speed USB upstream - 4 pin USB Type B , 4 x Hi-Speed USB downstream - 4 pin USB Type A

Miscellaneous

Cables Included 1 x DVI cable , 1 x VGA cable , 1 x USB cable

Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista

Compliant Standards RoHS , MPR II , ISO 13406-2 , Plug and Play

Power

Form Factor Internal

Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Power Consumption Operational 90 Watt

Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2 Watt

Software / System Requirements

Software type NaViSet , Drivers & Utilities

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

Sustainability

EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes


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