NEC Display Solutions PA241W-BK 24.1-Inch 8ms(GTG) 16ms 360 cd/m2 1000:1 Widescreen LCD Monitor (Black)

by NEC

• Viewable Image Size 24.1" Pixel Pitch .27mm Pixels Per Inch 93 Brightness 360 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 1000:1
• Viewing Angle 89/89/89/89Response Time 8ms G-T-G (16 ms)
• Synchronization Range Horizontal 31.5 - 93.8/118.4 KHz Vertical 51 - 85 Hz
• Input Signal Video Analog RGB 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ohms Sync Separate sync: TTL Level (Positive/Negative) Composite sync: TTL Level (Positive/Negative)
• Input Connectors DisplayPort, DVI-D (2) and VGA 15-pin D-sub Native Resolution 1920 x 1200 Warranty 4 years parts and labor, including backlight

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 21.9 x 14.3 inches ; 23.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0036V76NY
• Item model number: PA241W-BK
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 2, 2010

Product Description

Tackle even your most demanding color-critical projects with the 24" NEC MultiSync PA241W, a widescreen LCD display ideal for graphics/photography applications. This model, which touts a dynamic design, wide color gamut, 14-bit 3D LUT, eco-conscious features, high brightness and many cutting-edge technologies, has created a new benchmark for accurate, consistent and repeatable color performance. 98.1% coverage of AdobeRGB color space Superior screen performance (1000:1 contrast ratio, 1920 x 1200 native resolution, 360cd/m2 brightness) Supports internal programmable 14-bit 3D lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration DisplaySync ProTM controls two computers with only one keyboard and mouse Color Vision Emulation for type P/D/T supporting Color Universal Design AmbiBrightTM ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on lighting conditions XtraView+TM technology provides for the widest viewing angles available with minimal off-angle color shift Wide connectivity includes DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs and USB hub Optional MultiProfiler application provides an intuitive interface to control the display’s sophisticated technologies.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The only monitor I want January 25, 2011

By C. Benscoter

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have the 27-inch version of the monitor at work, which made this the only choice when it came time to buy a new monitor for home. (The 27-inch is both too big and too pricey for my home use.) I am a photographer, graphic designer and web designer, and I've never seen a monitor that comes close to matching photo lab prints before the NEC. Sending out photos (and now doing them at home on a Canon Pixma Pro printer) is a real crap-shoot without an excellent monitor showing you what you need to see.

That said, there's no point in getting this monitor if you're not going to spring for the calibrator that goes with it. Sure it's added expense, but if you want or need this quality, you have to spend it. In my case I'm lucky that I can share the calibrator between home and work. If I couldn't do that, I would have had to up the price and go for the calibration unit. And DON'T GET A CHEAP CALIBRATOR that doesn't match the monitor. It's not just the unit itself, it's the software, which won't work with a different device and which is set specifically for the Multisync. It won't work with other monitors (though it should if you buy separate software for it).

If color is crucial to you, this is the monitor for you. If price and space are no object, get the 27". Just don't let anyone get close enough to drool on it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value compared to Eizo and actually a bit better... for print and web! February 5, 2012

By msnamikawa

Amazon Verified Purchase

As a professional photographer and retoucher with an Eizo at the office, when I saw this had similar specs at half the price I jumped. In color managed workspaces working with embedded icc profiles in Photoshop and other programs, you can't tell the difference with the eizo. Incredibly accurate to the true image, matches prints RGB and CMYK. But in non-managed color spaces like websites without embedded profiles, everything looks positively radioactive, while my Eizo still presents a slightly more accurate picture in these situations. But... this monitor also has selectable picture modes so I can switch to "sRGB mode" and view my untagged images on a web site and see exactly what a PC user sees on their monitor on my mac! I love it! It's perfect since the images were converted to sRGB anyway for the masses when they are processed for web.

This NEC also goes through some sort of self calibration in the first few seconds of starting up which is pretty noticeable. I got the spectra view II with it as well(doesn't look like dongle in photo btw) it's super easy to use but only produces a very minor change in the icc profile it produces. I suppose it will be more useful as monitor ages and "drifts".

All that aside, I don't regret this purchase for a second. An incredible value compared to the Eizo.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great accuracy, IPS works well January 30, 2011

By Chris Mckulka

Although expensive relative to a "regular" TFT monitor the wide gamut, great viewing angles and consistent color reproduction makes this a must buy for serious photographers that want a color managed workflow.