IPS vs S-PVA for my needs?

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I'm looking for a 20-22" monitor for work. I'll be working exclusively with grayscale images, not too high of quality. I know that imaging professionals with LCD's tend toward IPS monitors, but will I benefit from IPS over PVA if I'm not working with color?

Thanks.
 
The big problem of PVA is the black crush when looking head on. (looking straight at the screen you will loose shadow detail if not calibrated properly)
So, yes the main problem of PVA will influence BW images.
The only thing you won't have to worry about is the monitors gamut.

But it all depends on the quality you need, only be sure to tweak the settings to display all darks and whites.
 
Yes, IPS is great in gray.

You could hunt down the last NEC 20WMGX2 in retail existence. It is and probably will always be the ideal 20" widescreen.

The NEC 2090UXi would be the 20" 1600 X 1200 IPS of choice. Or if you're not afraid of a thousand dollar 21", there's the NEC 2190UXi.

But since you're up to grand anyways, why stop there, the 2490WUXi is only another $100 away and 24" of SOTA H-IPS viewing pleasure. Er, work. Viewing work. Hard work. Using the 2490, you'll be a viewing workaholic. Your employer will be thrilled at the productivity boost!
 
Thanks for the fast responses. I've spent the past few days looking for a 20" IPS monitor that'll do portrait mode. Since I need 2 monitors, I was hoping for something cheaper than the $800+ NEC, but it seems that my only other option may be to take my chances with the lottery for the Dell 20". I looked at that 22" Eizo, but it's S-PVA. Anyone got any other suggestions?

Thanks again!
 
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