NEC MultiSync LCD2090UXi 20'' - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The NEC Multisync 2090UXi is a 20in flat-panel display that offers professional colour performance at a price that won't make your eyes water.

Verdict: 1,600x1,200 at 20in is small by today's standards, so you might not want to use the NEC Multisync 2090UXi as your primary workspace. But the colour performance and the relatively affordable price makes the NEC Multisync 2090UXi a good choice for entry-lev

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Review summary: NEC introduces a fully-featured monitor with a budget-end price. Is this the best monitor for the money on the market? It could well be…

Pros: Fully featured display controls, plenty of inputs, excellent colour linearity, good ergonomics

Cons: Relatively expensive, small 20in panel size, average styling

Verdict: 1,600 x 1,200 at 20in is small by today's standards, so you might not want to use the 2090UXi as your primary workspace. But the colour performance and the relatively affordable price makes it a good choice for entry-level colour proofing.

Review summary: The MultiSync 2190UXi doesn't come cheap, but graphics pros will love the vivid and accurate colors of this 21-inch LCD.

Pros: Beautiful colors; excellent viewing angle; adjustable stand.

Cons: Expensive.

Verdict: Setting up the display was easy. It has two DVI (digital video input) connectors and one analog port, to which you can connect your Mac. Once connected, the display was recognized by our Mac and automatically booted into its native 1,600-by-1,200 pixel re

Review summary: Native Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels x pixels, Screen Size: 20 inches, Type: Monitor

Pros: Excellent color quality. Good viewing angle. Generous warranty.

Cons: Very expensive. Mediocre analog performance.

Verdict: The pricey NEC MultiSync LCD2090UXi delivers excellent color performance, but its advanced features are best suited to graphics professionals rather than the typical home or office user.