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The NEC 20WMGX2 (NEC 20WGX2 European version) was recommened to me by Xnkight and Dar. They said it uses the next generation 2006 fast AS-IPS form LG/philips - said it hangs with fastest TN's like Veiwsonic VX924/922, has great brightness, contrast and color being an IPS.. I was very skeptical at first, having bought about 15 LCD's over thier existance and always unsatisfied. I currently own the Dell 1905FP, The Dell 2005FPW, the Dell 2001FP, The NEC and a NEC AG CRT 2070. I thought ths would be yet another RMA (YARMA)..I also thought I was crazy for spending $700 on a 20" when there are $350-$500 twentys out there and Dells 24" for $800. All my fears were are laid to rest now. Ths monitor is worth every penny and then some. Right when I opened it it looked like a million bucks.
My test were done with the Dell 2005FPW mostly, also an S-IPS but older generation, in clone mode with NEC 20WMGX².. And let me just say right now to save you trouble of reading further the NEC blows the Dell away... Its blacks are jet black.. It's whites are crystal clear alpine white while Dells is sotra "faded" looking juxtaposed to the NEC. It's colors were far more vibrant, looked "alive" almost 3d. NEC's reponse time is much superior.. Even hangs with those "2ms" lamers from Veiwsonic which I RMA'd due to crap color, crap veiwangles, crap back light bleeding - just garbage.
The 20WMGX² is perfect image wise.
Basic Specs:
Brightness 470 cd/m2 = This is no joke! 50% is a halogen light - 100% will blind you, brightest LCD ever tested at behardware.
Contrast Ratio 1600:1 = With Advanced DV mode again they are serious here - I think the "opticlear" coating helps too.
16.8 million colors (24 bit colors on a 8 bit panel)
Response time 6ms = For real, again hangs with the fastest overdriven TN's..
Viewing Angle: 89U/89D/89R/89L = s-IPS owns veiw angle, always has and it got better!
Try this on your LCD!
http://www.baddass.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/tft_central/images/nec_20wgx2/angle2.JPG
Has a neat swivel stand hiding underbase plate like a lazy susan..
Ths NEC 20WMGX², the american version, costs about 10% more than the european counterpart, the 20WGX2. this extra cost is for:
1. Detachable soundbar. Great for office and minimal audio applications.
2. Remote control.
3. HDCP support for Vista
4. every input you can imagine, compsite, S, antenna/cable, CVBS, DVI, D-SUB etc
5. a built in tuner with 68 channels to function as a television if you want
In otherwords it's loaded!
The 20WMGX² has it's problems -
1. no height adjustment (But lukily with it's awesome S-IPS/opticlear veiw angles it's not needed for image to render crystal clear). But I just prefer to look at things straight on.
2. All LCD's even fast ones like this have motion blur. Subtle but it's still there if your looking for it and are critical like me. It's still the fastest LCD out.
3. Third it's "opticlear" technology.. it's a give and take - providing unmacthed contrast but has a mirror effect with any light source in front of monitor. You really need to consider your office space if thinking about this monitor - no windows or lamps in front of monitor or you will see them which can be very distracting. It's not really a problem in my office...
Anyway below linked is to some more thorough reviews. I just think anyone looking for an LCD ATM would be making a huge mistake not looking into this next generation LG-Philips S-IPS's found inside the NEC 20WGX² or NEC 20WMGX² Just awesome! I never been so happy with a tech purchase as with NEC 20WMGX².
The new NEC reviewed in English major photos..
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_20wgx2.htm]
... and in Norwegian Scores 10/10 in all categories!!! They also claim it's as fast as fastest TNs!!!):
http://www.dinside.no/php/art.php?id=291139
Another detailed eng review:
http://www.behardware.com/articles/610-...gx-an-ips-equivalent-to-a-2-ms-tn.html
Edit: Problems are poping up. Like with Dell 2005FPW back light bleed seems to be poping up with the NEC for some users. I don't have it - pure jet black screen - the majority does'nt have it but some users are experianceing it unfortunatly.
So I can no longer recommend this monitor unequivically since it suffers form poor QC. http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/fo...208&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=350
My test were done with the Dell 2005FPW mostly, also an S-IPS but older generation, in clone mode with NEC 20WMGX².. And let me just say right now to save you trouble of reading further the NEC blows the Dell away... Its blacks are jet black.. It's whites are crystal clear alpine white while Dells is sotra "faded" looking juxtaposed to the NEC. It's colors were far more vibrant, looked "alive" almost 3d. NEC's reponse time is much superior.. Even hangs with those "2ms" lamers from Veiwsonic which I RMA'd due to crap color, crap veiwangles, crap back light bleeding - just garbage.
The 20WMGX² is perfect image wise.
Basic Specs:
Brightness 470 cd/m2 = This is no joke! 50% is a halogen light - 100% will blind you, brightest LCD ever tested at behardware.
Contrast Ratio 1600:1 = With Advanced DV mode again they are serious here - I think the "opticlear" coating helps too.
16.8 million colors (24 bit colors on a 8 bit panel)
Response time 6ms = For real, again hangs with the fastest overdriven TN's..
Viewing Angle: 89U/89D/89R/89L = s-IPS owns veiw angle, always has and it got better!
Try this on your LCD!
http://www.baddass.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/tft_central/images/nec_20wgx2/angle2.JPG
Has a neat swivel stand hiding underbase plate like a lazy susan..
Ths NEC 20WMGX², the american version, costs about 10% more than the european counterpart, the 20WGX2. this extra cost is for:
1. Detachable soundbar. Great for office and minimal audio applications.
2. Remote control.
3. HDCP support for Vista
4. every input you can imagine, compsite, S, antenna/cable, CVBS, DVI, D-SUB etc
5. a built in tuner with 68 channels to function as a television if you want
In otherwords it's loaded!
The 20WMGX² has it's problems -
1. no height adjustment (But lukily with it's awesome S-IPS/opticlear veiw angles it's not needed for image to render crystal clear). But I just prefer to look at things straight on.
2. All LCD's even fast ones like this have motion blur. Subtle but it's still there if your looking for it and are critical like me. It's still the fastest LCD out.
3. Third it's "opticlear" technology.. it's a give and take - providing unmacthed contrast but has a mirror effect with any light source in front of monitor. You really need to consider your office space if thinking about this monitor - no windows or lamps in front of monitor or you will see them which can be very distracting. It's not really a problem in my office...
Anyway below linked is to some more thorough reviews. I just think anyone looking for an LCD ATM would be making a huge mistake not looking into this next generation LG-Philips S-IPS's found inside the NEC 20WGX² or NEC 20WMGX² Just awesome! I never been so happy with a tech purchase as with NEC 20WMGX².
The new NEC reviewed in English major photos..
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/nec_20wgx2.htm]
... and in Norwegian Scores 10/10 in all categories!!! They also claim it's as fast as fastest TNs!!!):
http://www.dinside.no/php/art.php?id=291139
Another detailed eng review:
http://www.behardware.com/articles/610-...gx-an-ips-equivalent-to-a-2-ms-tn.html
Edit: Problems are poping up. Like with Dell 2005FPW back light bleed seems to be poping up with the NEC for some users. I don't have it - pure jet black screen - the majority does'nt have it but some users are experianceing it unfortunatly.
So I can no longer recommend this monitor unequivically since it suffers form poor QC. http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/fo...208&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=350
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