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Old 07-05-07, 13:53
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Is a Dell M993s CRT better for general graphics than a mediocre LCD, definately yes, no comparison!!! See here for full spec and reviews. http://www.retrevo.com/search?q=Dell...=review+manual



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Thanks, I'd found the specs for my current monitor, and know that it's better than a cheap consumer LCD panel. I'm trying to gauge if it's any better than a TFT designed for photo editing such as the NEC 1990SXi, this is a S-IPS panel. Detailed spec here:
http://www.nec-display-solutions.co....6174,group=all
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MultiSync® LCD1990SXi
Price: £379.00*
*suggested street price (price excluding VAT)

1990SXi-MonitorViewFrontalBlack: 16.5 kb
1990SXi-MonitorViewLeftBlack-Face: 27.6 kb
1990SXi-MonitorViewRightBlack: 16.2 kb
A new 90s range high-end 19 inch professional display as an entry level model for the CAD/CAM, DTP, financial market and medical sectors.

Colour Versions

* Silver Front Bezel, Light Grey Back Cabinet
* Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet



Main Main
Details Details
Downloads Downloads
Certificates Certificates
Specials Specials
Media Media
Details
Panel Technology S-IPS TFT
Screen Size [inch/cm] 19.0 / 48.2
Pixel Pitch [mm] 0.294
Viewing Angle 178° horizontal / 178° vertical (typ. at contrast ratio 10:1)
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 600:1
Brightness (typ.) [cd/m²] 270
Response Time (typ.) [ms] 9 (grey-to-grey), 18 (11 white / black; 7 black / white)
Colours [Mio.] 16.77
Horizontal Frequency [kHz] 31.5 - 81.1
Vertical Frequency [Hz] 50.0 - 85.0
Optimum Resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz
Other Resolutions 1280 x 960; 1152 x 870; 1152 x 864; 1024 x 768; 832 x 624; 800 x 600; 720 x 400; 640 x 480
Connectors Digital: x DVI-D; Digital/ Analog: 1 x DVI-I; Analog: 1 x D-sub 15 pin
Plug & Play VESA DDC/CI; DDC2B/2Bi; EDID Standard
Adjust Functions Advanced NTAA (Advanced Non-Touch-Auto-Adjustment); Advanced User Menu; Auto Adjust; Black Level; Brightness; Colour Temperature Control; Contrast; Expansion Mode; Fine Adjust (analogue); Hotkeys; Intelligent Power Management; Language Select; Monitor Information; OmniColor™: sRGB and 6-axis-colour-control; On-Screen-Manager (OSM) lock-out; Sharpness; User Menu
Safety and Ergonomics CE; TCO'03; TÜV ergonomics approved; TÜV GS; C-tick; GEEA/Energy Label; Energy Star; FCC Class B; PCT/Gost; UL/C-UL or CSA; CCC; ISO 13406-2 (pixel failure class II); MPR II/ MPR III; PCBC/B-mark; PSB; RoHS
Power Requirements on Mode [W] 46 (max.)
Power Requirements Power-saving Mode [W] 1
Power Supply 100-120 V/220-240 V; 0.63 A/0.27 A; integrated power supply
Ambient Temperature (operating) [°C] +5 to +35
Ambient Humidity (operating) [%] 30 to 80
VESA Mounting [mm] 100 x 100
ErgoDesign®: Height Adjustable Stand [mm] 150
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] 402.3 x 410.7 - 560.7 x 247.3 (Landscape mode)
Screen Tilt [°] -5 to +30
Swivel [°] -170 to +170
Bezel Width [mm] 12 (left and right)
Cable Management yes
Kensington Lock yes
Weight [kg] 9.0
Specials Adjustable power LED (colour and brightness); Advanced NTAA (Advanced Non-Touch- Auto-Adjustment); AmbiBright; ambix³™; Auto Black Level; Auto Brightness; Auto Contrast; AutoBright Technology; CableComp with Sync Continuity Detection; ColorComp; DDC-CI; Direct brightness and contrast; EcoModes; GammaComp (12-bit look up table) and 12- bit gamma correction; L-shape Front Button Technology; NaViSet® and NaViSet® Administrator compatible; OmniColor™; Overdrive; Quick release stand and handle; Rapid Response Technology; RapidMotion; Realtime clock with scheduler (Power-On and Power-Off timer); Self diagnostics; TileMatrix and TileComp; TORO™ Design
Audio Functions Option: MultiSync® Soundbar 90
Colour Versions Silver Front Bezel, Light Grey Back Cabinet; Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet
Shipping Content Monitor; Power Cable; Signal Cable DVI-A - VGA, DVI-D - DVI-D; CD-ROM; Sales Office List; Manual
Warranty 3 years warranty including backlight

Thanks Tony and Nirofo for the pointers.

Duncan
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