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NEC MultiSync 1560V-BK 15" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

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Recently, this NEC monitor was compared to similar others in a test done by Tech TV labs. They named the Nec 15" MultiSync LCD 1560 monitor the best.

I compared lot of 15" & 17" LCD at the market, here's some of my suggestions:
1. Don't settle anything less than 400:1 contrast ratio (higher the better)
2. Look for the response time, range is vary, the lower the better
3. NEC & Viewsonic will be my choice...Samsung's quality is not that impressive as some websites described
4. Dead pixel(s), more than 3 is unacceptable, but I will say one is more than enough...(Look at the return policy before you buy) If you can't live with it, you better shop at the local dealers so you can test it before you buy.
5. The quality of this LCD is good for daliy use, you won't disappointed.

I did the research before I bought this product, my choice finally came up between Viewsonic and NEC. A 17" brand name LCD was cost (at least) 50% more compare with a 15" one; so if you want a LCD with tight budget (like me), NEC 1560V is a solid product at this category and at the right price. Also, don't buy the 1550V since it's the older model with [$] difference. This is not for serious gamers, of course, if you read the spec. careful enough.
Amazon.com offer a even better price after I placed the order [$$$] just few days later at [$$$]....(can I get [$] back?) and I found their (electronic) products' prices change frequently just like seafood market...
The product arrived one week later at good shape, just plug in the power cable & video cable, for a few seconds the screen was on with sharp image automatically. I soon found a dead pixel near the upper left corner -- if this doesn't bother you then everything is fine; since many resellers will not allow you to return because of 1 dead pixel. But for those who ask for a perfect screen, you better go to the local shop, ask the salesperson to pull out the panel & test it before you buy. I bought many of my PC stuffs thro' web, but I felt purchase a LCD thro' web is the most risky one and that's why I will stick with the big name with good return policy.

The word gorgeous applies to both the 1560V's picture quality and exterior styling. I personally prefer this black one, although you might want to check out the gray (white?) one if that's your color. Teh contrast ratio is excellent, and according to a recent PC World research report (and much to my pleasant surprise), NEC-Mitsubishi understates the contrast ratio on their LCD monitors, so you get more than what the manufacturer tells. (Apparently all the South Korean manufacturers overstate their contrast ratio, therefore shortchanging their customers this way.) Even though this is only a 15-inch LCD, the screen feels big due to the black frame. Set-up is a breeze, even for most beginners. And it stands out nicely on your desktop. I've owned another NEC LCD monitor for over 4 years and have had no problem, so I feel confident about the 1560V's quality as well. Very highly recommended. This is the one to get, unless you want the NEC-Mitsubishi 17-inch or larger LCDs. :)

I bought the NEC MultiSync 1560 about 7 months ago. I happen to have the white/gray one, not black. This LCD is the best, and a great value. The 15" format is perfectly fine for me.
I am so not disappointed with my purchase! I am a student, so I need some working space on my desk, and this LCD takes very little space on it.
The picture is near perfect. I use Webshots for my wallpaper, and the images render just great. I can almost see myself on that tropical island!!! :) I play games a lot too, they look great.