Steve Hendrix
Well-known member
Eizo and NEC do seem to be the best. We don't sell NEC displays (though at one time we sold LaCie, which shared the same panel).
Currently we only sell Eizo.
I don't agree that the differences between displays are as simple as same panel, different software. I guess "different" software - in that respect - is kind of a generic term for anything the manufacturer does to the hardware.
We have performed some tests that do reveal some weaknesses in other displays compered to the Eizo. Doug has mentioned the gradation test, but also if you create a solid black image and set it as your desktop, this is a good way to determine light leak in corners.
Eizo has a proprietary technology (DUE) they use to address this (so - there is no corner light leak on an Eizo). I'm not sure if NEC does. Sometimes this isn't noticed since the effect appears in the corners and can be subtle.
Many happy display users may like a display for different reasons. Do they like the colors? That they look appealing and accurate? Or does it provide a good match to their custom printer profiles. It isn't always both.
Steve Hendrix
Capture Integration
Currently we only sell Eizo.
I don't agree that the differences between displays are as simple as same panel, different software. I guess "different" software - in that respect - is kind of a generic term for anything the manufacturer does to the hardware.
We have performed some tests that do reveal some weaknesses in other displays compered to the Eizo. Doug has mentioned the gradation test, but also if you create a solid black image and set it as your desktop, this is a good way to determine light leak in corners.
Eizo has a proprietary technology (DUE) they use to address this (so - there is no corner light leak on an Eizo). I'm not sure if NEC does. Sometimes this isn't noticed since the effect appears in the corners and can be subtle.
Many happy display users may like a display for different reasons. Do they like the colors? That they look appealing and accurate? Or does it provide a good match to their custom printer profiles. It isn't always both.
Steve Hendrix
Capture Integration