I switched from a Samsung 213T, produced 10/2003, to a new NEC PA241W. Colors are way better of course, contrast is lower though, and I had to fix backlight bleeding on the upper left by inserting some pieces of cardboard between the panel and its metal case (worked fine). Also I am seeing some faint DLP-type flicker effect on vertical lines when moving my eyes, result of FRC?
What I wonder though: the old 213T with its VA panel hat no "black crush" (shifting contrast depending on angle) whatsoever. It was like having the advantages of IPS and VA together. Of course that screen had no color management and no proper color reproduction out of the box either, plus it was quite expensive at its time (2200 MRSP). Also, it had slow refresh and no overdrive. But with modern electronics and color management, this would be one killer screen.
Does anyone know what is different with this old panel? I couldn't find any info about VA panels without the said problem; as far as the net reports, they don't exist .. but I've seen it with my very eyes.
What I wonder though: the old 213T with its VA panel hat no "black crush" (shifting contrast depending on angle) whatsoever. It was like having the advantages of IPS and VA together. Of course that screen had no color management and no proper color reproduction out of the box either, plus it was quite expensive at its time (2200 MRSP). Also, it had slow refresh and no overdrive. But with modern electronics and color management, this would be one killer screen.
Does anyone know what is different with this old panel? I couldn't find any info about VA panels without the said problem; as far as the net reports, they don't exist .. but I've seen it with my very eyes.