Tested at its native 1,280x1,024 resolution, the Envision EN9600 performed well on CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based image-quality tests. Text was sharp, dark, and easy to read. Grayscales progressed smoothly from black to white, although the whites looked slightly dingy. We also saw slight green tints in the grayscales. The EN9600 lost points on our screen-uniformity tests due to dark patches across the top and bottom of the screen and light leaks along the top and bottom edges. However, the errors were minor compared with those of most other LCDs. The EN9600's colors were bright and bold, with good separation between shades. DVD playback was only mediocre, showing overly red skin tones and noisy backgrounds. With its 12ms response time, the EN9600 fared better on our gaming tests, exhibiting bright, well-detailed backgrounds and no evident ghosting.
The Envision EN9600 comes with a three-year limited warranty, but unlike most manufacturers, Envision doesn't cover the screen or the backlight for the whole warranty period--only for one year. You can extend the warranty to five years for $60. Toll-free tech support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT. Tech support answered our call promptly and courteously, but when we called for RMA service, we were directed to a voicemail and urged to use the forms on the company's Web site. The Envision Web site also has manual and driver downloads and forms for e-mailing questions to Envision tech support.
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