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I would appreciate the hood with my NEC 2690, as whenever I calibrate with the Spectraview software, I take a black flannel cloth and cover the monitor, to keep out the ambient room light, and I get such superior results having it covered like this.
This is a tempting offer, as the hood alone is worth over $200
I may go for it & purchase directly from NEC. Has anyone found the 30" anywhere else in the USA?
NEC online has a promotion now - if you purchase during March, you receive a free hood & cable, also get an extended warranty through 5 years for only $25 !!!
This Eizo is an excellent monitor. It was in my "top 2" picks before I purchased the NEC 2690. I'm sure I would have been just as happy with the Eizo, but what steered me toward the NEC in the end, was that here in the US, although Eizo includes a 5-year warranty, the usage time is limited to...
I don't have dog-like hearing, but my hearing is quite acute, and I am quite perceptive to sound, as I am a classical pianist, conservatory trained. I can tell you for a fact my 2690 makes NO SOUND whatsover in a very quiet room. So don't let tech support tell you that a hum is normal, because...
I cannot find anything on NEC's website to validate your statement. To the contrary, they say that they adhere to the policy for Class II displays, where 1-5 dead pizels are considered acceptable.
http://www.necdisplay.com/SupportCenter/Monitors/FAQ/?Page=faq2.htm#25
If you go to the...