NEC MultiSync P221W-BK-SV user reviews (LCD monitor - 22" - with SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution)

5.0 stars

"I have the monitor only. I use Color Munki instead." on May 25, 2011 by mr camera

Pros: Excellent color. Very high quality construction. works horizontally or vertically (haven't used it vertically YET though!)

Cons: Auto Dimming is an engineering defect. Causes the screen to change brightness every 3 seconds MOST of the time, even when ambient lighting in the room is steady.

Summary: This is an excellent monitor! There is only ONE thing I caution you about. Do not enable Auto Dimming!!!
Especially if you're a photographer like me. Auto dimming on THIS monitor causes the screen to alternate between light and dark about every 3 seconds most of the time when set. The difference is perhaps equivillent to only 20-30 lumens, but enough to notice! I think it's a design defect. Besides, when you are calibrating your computer and printer together using Color Munki like I do or another colorimiter setup, it's CRITICAL that the screen does not change brightness for no reason! Just leave it off!! (the option appears in the monitor screen menu) Without auto dimming this monitor is superb!!