Beiträge von n1Patrick

  • 19" LCD for photography

    Hey all,


    I'm moving to the US soon and will need to buy a new LCD. I can't afford the CG19. I was planning on getting the Eizo L797 but it is not available in the US. I don't care about games just photography.


    I was looking at:


    NEC 1980 SXi - $750
    Lacie 319 - $1000 (a bit expensive for me)
    Eizo L768 - $740
    Eizo L795 - $ 880


    Anyone know about these models? What else do people recommend?


    Cheers,
    Patrick

  • LCD options & questions for Photo work

    Thanks for the replies.


    I guess what would be best is if I could test a monitor with IPS and one with *VA to see which I prefer. Unfortunately I don't know of any shops in London that would have both and not only have both but both set up and profiled for accurate testing... now that would be luxury.


    Here is something interesting the new NEC Spectraview has the exact same panel as the 1980SXi (which is IPS), with the only difference being the Spectraview has profiling software. So if you have a monitor calibrator/profiler or plan on getting one get the 1980XSi. Oh the Spectraview also comes with a sexy hood. 8)


    Cheers,
    Patrick

  • LCD options & questions for Photo work

    Hello,


    I have a few questions about LCD's and this seems like the place to ask them. I'm looking to buy a 19" for use with Photoshop. I don't care about games just colour. I'm not a professional photographer so don't want to spend more than I have to. I'm living in London and prices are high. My budget is £600.


    Here are the LCDs I'm looking at with the price on the right. The prices were found on UK sites like dabs.com/uk and bechtle.co.uk. If you know cheaper places please share.


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    NEC MultiSync 1980SX - 550
    NEC MultiSync 1980SXi - 570


    EIZO L788 - 640
    EIZO L768 - 590
    EIZO L767 - 520


    ViewSonic VP191b - 400


    Formac Gallery 1900 - 455
    Formac G. 1900 Raven - 465
    Formac G. 1900 Platunum- 500


    Lacie Photon 19 - 435
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    From what I understand the difference between the 1980SX and 1980SXi is that the 1980SXi is the IPS Panel version. From reading various posts the IPS panels are better for Photoshop work due to less colour shifting. Is this correct? Are there other reasons?


    I think all the Eizo's are IPS panels. Does anyone know the difference between the L788 and L768? The L768 and L788 have better contrast ratios than the L767 (1000:1 vs 500:1). Is this the only difference and does it make enough difference to choose it over the other models. I've noted that the ColorEdge models have pretty low contrast ratios (450:1) and they are considered the best.


    I've heard mixed reviews about the VP191b. Anyone have any experience? I think it is an IPS panel but not sure.


    The Formacs are supposed to be good, but haven't seen that many testimonials. I did hear a negative that the stand is poorly designed. Don't know the difference between models. Anyone have any input?


    Seen mixed reviews on the Lacie, which I think is manufactured by NEC/Mitsubishi and I think uses MVA or SVA panel. Anyone?


    Thanks for any input you can offer,
    Patrick