The Graphic Design LCD thread...

NEC xx90UXi series. Just be careful that it's "UXi", not "UXp", because "i" models have S-IPS panel. I'd recommend either 20" NEC 2090UXi (it has same resolution as 21" model, but is cheaper, so it makes more sense to buy that model), or if you want 1920x1200 resolution 26" NEC 2690WUXi. Those NEC displays have 12-bit LUT, and 2690WUXi even has 92% color gamut (other UXi models have 72%) and are some of the best displays you can get for DTP / graphic design / prepress / photo editing etc.
 
Short answer: whatever has the widest color range, truest shades, etc. But something to think about; widescreen is praised for screen real estate, but if that is the route you take, you need to make sure not to forget what audience you're designing for; are they going to be viewing their product (especially web pages) on 4:3 aspect ratio monitors? They will not think your designs sit right, because your designing for a very different resolution, such as 1680 X 1050. I learned this lesson the hard way.
I would recomend keeping a 4:3 source available to use in tandem with any said widescreen monitors.
I've been bouncing back and forth from a dell 20" widescreen and widescreen laptop, to traditional 4:3 misc. brand 19" monitors. The only problem here is that they are not all in the same room, so I do some file juggling. I am debating dragging out my old HP 21" crt to combat this issue when I get new ikea galant desks.
 
id say the dell 3007-HC .. because of the 92% color reproduction..and sheer ratio.. but you will need a dual link DVI video card capable of pushing that high of a res (2560x1600)

as for the post above, he never said he was doing web pages.. so the aspect would not matter..

you have to remember just because the monitor is 16:10 doesn't mean the work hes going to do is going to be in the same ratio..
 
Not to be rude but if you consider yourself a real designer you wont have a problem designing things for 4:3 ratio monitors considering you can A) simply change your reso and B) simply resize your windows if you really cant eyeball it.
 
twoeyes said:
Not to be rude but if you consider yourself a real designer you wont have a problem designing things for 4:3 ratio monitors considering you can A) simply change your reso and B) simply resize your windows if you really cant eyeball it.
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Just about to say something similar. Although, you should be aiming for the most commonly used screen resolution (1024x768), not 4:3 as that can be almost anything (800x600, 1024x768, 1200x1096x 1600x1200, ect).

Regarding the OP, I went from a NEC 912SB (one of the best 19" CRTs) to a NEC 2690WUXi and I am very happy with my purchase.
 
I presently work with a Sony CPD-520 21" crt and it's great.

I am very temped by the 30" format with the high resolution, I have a eye on at the new Dell 3007. I can imagine it would mean less leaning in front, therefore less neck and back pain.

The previous 3007 generation have brightness uniformity problems. Seems to be better now but I will wait for further reviews.

The Samsung 305t seems to have a better brightness uniformity but it's not Ips and no wide gamut, although this new generation of samsung panel is supposed to be quite good. Again, will wait for further reviews.

Ultimately, the xl30 (to go out in august) would be the best display for graphic designer but will be quite pricey.

For now, the NEC lcd2690 appears to be a great choice, with a wide gamut and good brightness uniformity.

Tarc
 
The best bang for your buck monitor for design over 20" seems to be the VX2025wm from what i've read.

Anyone know of any 22" scheduled to come out that wont be TN?

I'm trying to find the best compromise and thus far it's looking like the best thing to do is to just wait for the 24"'s to drop in price.
 
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