NEC Corporation Displays

The Bottom Line: The NEC MultiSync P221W has some of the most accurate colors we've seen, but it is light on features.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.282 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has a host of features and good overall performance for a fairly high price.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.282 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: This 22-inch monitor packs on the features, including full HD video support and specialized picture and color enhancements. If you're looking for a great display to view photos, look no further.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, Silver, 0.282 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: NEC's MultiSync LCD2470WNX has a higher-than-average price compared to other 24-inch displays, and we just don't see enough of a benefit in image quality to justify the added expense. Features like HDCP-compliance and an amazingly adjustable stand help it keep up with the competition, but for the price, this display needs to do more.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 6 ms

The Bottom Line: We're not overly impressed with NEC's LCD193WXM monitor. The 19-inch wide-screen LCD has strong enough image quality for the price, but NEC seems to equate utilitarianism with missing features. We wouldn't expect a $200 19-inch screen to bowl anyone over, but competing displays seem to try harder.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in - Widescreen, 1440 x 900 / 75 Hz, Silver, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The NEC MultiSync LCD1970VX is a reasonably priced, well-designed LCD that will fit most users' needs for flexibility and image quality.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, 0.294 mm, 16 ms

The Bottom Line: Most 17-inch monitors can't match the NEC MultiSync LCD1770VX's clean appearance and ease of use; however, so-so image quality limits the NEC's appeal.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024 / 76 Hz, 0.264 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: Though CRTs are moving toward obsolescence, the NEC MultiSync FE992 offers good performance and a lot of screen real estate for a low price.

Specs: Display / CRT, 19 in, 1600 x 1200 / 75 Hz, 0.25 mm

The Bottom Line: Though the NEC MultiSync LCD2180WGLED features new LED backlight technology, we're unconvinced it's worth $6,700. Most professional users will be better served by other, less expensive LCDs.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 21 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 20 ms

The Bottom Line: All the little details are in place, but the so-so image quality and the high price detract from its appeal.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, 0.264 mm, 8 ms