monitor recommendation

I'm looking to upgrade my monitor to a slightly larger one than the 24-inch HP LCD monitor I have now. Does anyone have any recommendations for monitor larger than that size for digital imaging use.

Thanks!


Nick Leadley
www.touchthewildphotos.com

I bought my monitor about 9 months ago after searching the forum for recommendations. I finally decided and bought the NEC P221W. I've been very happy with it. I know you're looking for something larger than 24" but I can certainly recommend the NEC brand and I know they have a 24" and 27".

Thanks Christina!

After doing some research I'm considering two other 24-inch monitors..either the Dell U2410 or the Asus PA24CQ at this point.

Does anyone own one of these monitors and what are your thoughts if you do?

Thanks!

Nick,

I had narrowed it down to three choices, the two you list and the HPZr24w. Based on the research I have done, for the price, the HP seemed to be the best of the three. Amazon has a good price on it.

I'll just throw this out for consideration:

The NEC Multisync P monitors can make use of SpectraView 2 calibration software. Using SpectraView with a compatible monitor and colorimter, you are performing actual 'hardware calibration' which is much more accurate. You can easlily find more info on SpectraView on the NEC site.

I have a P221W, as well, along with SpectraView, and I couldn't be happier.

You might want to check to see if the other monitors on your short list support hardware calibration.

--P

the Dell U2410 had a great review in Shutterbug I believe in March or April.. I bought one and love it and just recently replace my second monitor with a second Dell U2410 so that I have the same profile on my dual monitors. BTW Dell usually has a deal on these

Thank for the reply Preston and Mye.

Preston....I did some checking around and as near as I can figure the Asus monitor does not allow hardware calibration but the Dell does. I looked at the NEC monitors you recommended. Dye to the budget I have I wonder if I could just buy the monitor and calibrate it with my i1?

Here is the review I used for the Dell monitor:

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

Mye.....do you calibrate and profile your Dell monitors?

Thanks!

After rereading the review listed above for the Dell monitor I'm not sure that it does allow hardware calibration. Please correct me if I am wrong. This level of research into monitors is new to me.

" I looked at the NEC monitors you recommended. Dye to the budget I have I wonder if I could just buy the monitor and calibrate it with my i1?

The iOne and the X-Rite software should work nicely for the NEC monittor, as it will with the Dell. If you go with an NEC screen that is compatible with SpectraView, you could save your pennies and purchase the software at a later date. I believe your iOne colorimeter is compatible with SpectraView, but you'd need to check to make sure of this.

I do not know if the Dell screen supports hardware calibration. I have heard good things about the U2410, though. By all accounts, it is a nice screen.

Good luck in your quest! It's a real zoo out there!

--P

Thanks again Preston...I think the Asus monitor has fallen by the wayside.

I use an i1 with Spectraview...it works great!

I replaced a dead LaCie 324 with a Dell U2410. I like it a lot.


Kent in SD

I have two U2410s and love the setup. I have one since about a year and bought the second during this summer. I still need to color-calibrate the second - when I have the time. The U2410 has a better review than the new U2412.