Best monitor for Graphic Designers

[cdpage]

Getting a new machine at work, on the list is 2x monitors.

I have two good options, but I did my research 3-4 mths ago.

HP 2475w OR Dell U2410

Can any one tell me which is better? or if there are any better then these now?


Requirements:

1. Colour accuracy
2. 20-24"
3. rotates 90º
4. Roughly $500
5. Not high gloss

Not a concern:
Speed

Hooking up to a new Mac Pro.

 

[jaguarskx]

As I stated in another thread... But you have to increase your budget.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/59472-3-monitor-graphic-design

I recommend the 24" NEC LCD2490WUXi2.

It is a revised version of the much renowned NEC2490WUXi. The primary differences with the newer version are:

1. Wide Color gamut of 96% vs. 72% of the older version.
2. Increased static contrast ratio of 1000:1 vs. 800:1
3. The maximum typical luminance has decreased from 400 to 320 cd/m². No really a concern since those values are still far above optimal luminance settings.
4. Lack of a A-TW filter which were found on older versions of high end NEC monitors. Basically reduces white glow which is common to all IPS monitors.

One of the best features of high end NEC monitors is ColorComp which basically helps even out the backlight so that is consistent across the monitor. Also helps ensure colors are consistent and gradients are smooth. The 12-bit LUT helps as well.

At $680, it's a bargain compared to how much it used to cost just a couple of years ago.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/NEC-Display-MultiSync-LCD2490WUXI2-Widescreen-LCD-Monitor/4073628/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&mr:trackingCode=C5D4B2DB-420D-E011-B690-001517384909&mr:referralID=NA

 

[jaguarskx]

Of the two monitors you selected, I would go with the HP.

Read the reviews to decide which is better for you.

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/hp_lp2475w.htm

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2410.htm

 

[cdpage]

saw that post of yours, was actually going to look into that NEC too now. thanks.

I'll read those reviews too now.

 

[jaguarskx]

While there are no official reviews of the NEC LCD2490WUXi2, I've read in other forums that you can now calibrate the monitor in sRGB mode which was not allowed in the original model. It's been a while since I've done any research on this monitor since it came out after I purchased my monitors.