Such as it is: I bought this 17" LCD new as a result of the wheedling Dell customer rep, who explained that the sales department had recently been treated to a new NEC-Mitsu incentives program. I was sceptical -- I had planned to get one of the 17.4" Planars, but the Dell guy pointed out that the Planar's screen was purchased from a separate distributor, and the NECs had a growing reputation for manufacturing near-professional level monitors. So I finally bought it for just over $600 in January.
And I'm glad I did. It is a remarkably clear monitor, despite its only having an analogue connection. For gamers out there, I was very worried that ghosting would be a constant distraction. When I first hooked up the monitor and tested it with Serious Sam, I could see very subtle but tell-tale signs of ghosting. But, believe-it-or-not, after a week of regular play, I can no longer detect the ghosting. I cannot decide whether this is because I've grown used to the monitor or because the electronics have "warmed-up." There are moments when slight disynchronisation between the top and bottom portions of the screen is apparent -- principally in moments of furious swerving action. Still, I was afraid that this would not be able to replace my 19" Samsung 955SL, and it has succeeded with flying colours.
The graphics are magnficently clear and sharp by comparison with the old monitor [Note: I'm using a Gainward GF3]. So anyway, this is a thumbs-up. I imagine the same model can be picked-up now for somewhere in the region of $500. To my mind, that's a superior deal.
And I'm glad I did. It is a remarkably clear monitor, despite its only having an analogue connection. For gamers out there, I was very worried that ghosting would be a constant distraction. When I first hooked up the monitor and tested it with Serious Sam, I could see very subtle but tell-tale signs of ghosting. But, believe-it-or-not, after a week of regular play, I can no longer detect the ghosting. I cannot decide whether this is because I've grown used to the monitor or because the electronics have "warmed-up." There are moments when slight disynchronisation between the top and bottom portions of the screen is apparent -- principally in moments of furious swerving action. Still, I was afraid that this would not be able to replace my 19" Samsung 955SL, and it has succeeded with flying colours.
The graphics are magnficently clear and sharp by comparison with the old monitor [Note: I'm using a Gainward GF3]. So anyway, this is a thumbs-up. I imagine the same model can be picked-up now for somewhere in the region of $500. To my mind, that's a superior deal.
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