NEC LCD1550X
As for possible adjustments, the OSD menu offers the option of automatic adjustment not only of the phase and clock, but also of the contrast and brightness of the screen. The result is accurate but slightly too bright for our taste. Once that's done, it's a good idea to reduce it slightly, manually.
| Color | Darkest tone displayed | Lightest shade displayed |
|---|---|---|
| Gray pattern | 0 | 250 |
| Red pattern | 2 | 247 |
| Green pattern | 0 | 250 |
| Blue pattern | 2 | 247 |
After correcting the brightness just slightly, the screen displays even the darkest colors very well. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the pale colors. All of them are slightly off!
As for the response time, all we can say is it's a pity that the IPS technology did not develop at the same rate as the TN + Film. The panel is significantly less responsive than its rivals. And the speed at which the pixels refresh is inadequate for many fast-moving games, such as car racing or action games.
That's why this technology is not a selling point for manufacturers that want to market a product. However, the IPS concept has a long way to go. The advantages of this particular screen are its sliding height adjustment stand and the pivoting option. The first point is acceptable, and even appreciated. But the second is not all that hot: an image size of 768 pixels isn't usable on an Internet optimized for 800 dots...