NEC LCD20WGX2 review *** UPDATED 25/02/06 ***

[snoxu]

I just bought the Philips from another shop recently and I’m not too happy with it. It has black light bleed. Don’t like the contrast levels, and watching films on the Philips is not that great. I’m thinking of returning it so I can get a NEC. I’m wondering if it’s worth the all hassle though.

Any thoughts are welcomed because I’m seriously considering returning this monitor.

C´mon guys should I bother swapping the Phillips for the NEC? I really don’t like the contrast levels on the Philips and movieplayback ain’t that great.

Should I get the Nec or keep my Philips?

 

[daddyorchips]

By the sounds of things, the NEC is the way to go.

By tomorrow, I should be able to post my own impressions to the NEC versus the Dell 2005FPW, if that will be any help. I can't say I've seen the Phillips in the flesh though, I'm afraid.

 

[EternalMovement]

You don't seem to be happy with the Philips at all.

If it was me I would swap it whilst you still can, no fault in being stuck with a monitor you don't like.
Worse case scenario swap the philips for the the nec instead and if you don't like it return it but fingers crossed your really like it
If you can hold off till tomorrow though theres quite a few people including daddyorchips and I etc who will post our comments on it if that helps.

 

[snoxu]

Yeah I’m not that happy with the Philips, for regular desktop use it’s a good enough monitor, but for movie playback it’s a bit awful, imo. Maybe my expectations are a bit high.

I’m thinking the NEC could be better for movie playback since it has a glossy screen, higher contrast levels, deeper blacks and that DVM feature. Well, it’s what I’m hoping for at least. It’s gonna be a drag but I’ve decided to return the Philips so I can get the NEC. Hoping the NEC doesn’t disappoint.

 

[mrmoo]

I ordered a Philips, but have yet to receive it due to a c**k up with the postage etc - anyway - got me thinking, for an extra 100ish £, is the NEC worth it? - as I don't plan to upgrade the monitor for a good 2 years +
thanks

 

[snoxu]

I’ll give you a brief opinion of the Philips in a little while. I’ll post on the Philips topic. I’ll PM to let you know.

 

[mrmoo]

thanks! - thinking about it probably stick with phil....but wait to see what you say

 

[Rojin]

I've been very close to ordering one of these but the "glossy coat" is concerning me. It won't be a problem at all when using at home, but I do go to Lans occasionally and being able to see my screen would be a bonus! Currently I'm using a Viewsonic VP201b (20" 1600x1200) but would like to dabble in widescreen gaming... hmmmm...

Any further feedback on the reflection qualities of the screen?

 

[Richdog]

I've been very close to ordering one of these but the "glossy coat" is concerning me. It won't be a problem at all when using at home, but I do go to Lans occasionally and being able to see my screen would be a bonus! Currently I'm using a Viewsonic VP201b (20" 1600x1200) but would like to dabble in widescreen gaming... hmmmm...

Any further feedback on the reflection qualities of the screen?

If you read the thread there's been several psots about the reflection of the glossy screen. It doesnt pose a problem for me, and im next to a window.

 

[Rojin]

I've followed the thread since the start. I don't have a problem at home, but at big places like Newbury racecourse for a lan I reckon it could be a nightmare. Hmmm, finger hovering over order button...

 

[Richdog]

I've followed the thread since the start. I don't have a problem at home, but at big places like Newbury racecourse for a lan I reckon it could be a nightmare. Hmmm, finger hovering over order button...

Do it man!

 

[spluff]

links to tft tools for testing pleaseeeeeeeee

 

[JoeBoi]

Has anyone tried this with a xbox 360 yet?

 

[Cal_G]

Yeah me, not sure if its just the 2 I have had but on everything using the VGA the picture is horrible, wavy lines everywhere, easy to notice when the picture is dark. Have tried 3 VGA cables and a 360 VGA cable, same on all of them on both monitors. The DVI on the other hand is perfect?

 

[JoeBoi]

You can use a DVI cable for the xbox 360? What I wanna know is really can you get a good picture if not the best picture with this monitor using a 360

 

[Cal_G]

The DVI was PC use only

 

[crayz-walz]

Noooo, ! just rang up ocuk, im not going to get the monitor till 2moro, but on a brighter note i did get refunded my shipping cost, ill not get to see this monitor now till friday.. so unfiar. has anyone got there's yet ?

 

[daddyorchips]

Out for delivery *tick..tock..tick..tock*

What was the reason for your delay?

 

[mrmoo]

my delivery was delayed, yet they would not give me a refund on postage - probably cause I ordered the cheaper philips, so less profit? - not right
Rant over

 

[spluff]

ordered mine yesterday and its on the truck to be delivered today!!!!!!! YAY