NEC debuts 26-inch LCD2690WUXi� for professionals at Macworld

Hard to believe that the original LCD2690WUXi was introduced over two years ago, but the squared version is finally getting official here at Macworld. The 26-inch MultiSync LCD2690WUXi² packs an IPS active matrix LCD and is clearly aimed at pros and pros alone; some of the super swank features include 97.8% coverage of AdobeRGB, compatibility with NEC's SpectraViewIITM color calibrator, auto luminance control for consistent brightness and color, support for 12-bit lookup tables and an ambient light sensor. Additionally, you'll notice a 1,900 x 1,200 native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 320 nits of brightness and a trio of selectable inputs (DVI-I, DVI-D and VGA). The panel is shipping as we speak for just $1,199, which ain't bad at all for a screen of this caliber.

[Via Electronista]

[Pedobear @ Jan 5th 2009 9:10PM]

I'm pretty sure the pros want more than 1920x1200 for a 26" screen.

[PyRo1509 @ Jan 5th 2009 9:12PM]

Than the clearance sale on these will be sweet

[Kieran @ Jan 5th 2009 9:14PM]

I'm not a pro at anything, but I value pixel density over colour reproduction, but this isn't marketed towards me, making this comment rather pointless...

[Boards of Canada @ Jan 5th 2009 9:23PM]

color accuracy is a must if you do print. Its a tiny bit less important for broadcast design (as most people tv will change the color anyway) and film FX (your shot will be color corrected anyway afterward) and its less important for 3D work where animation and realism is the priority (and will be composited after).

8bit panels are a must for all that. Avoid TN panels except maybe for 3d animation. Glossy screens are also to avoid, they tend to boost the brighness and contrast. The result of your work will be quite fade.

[Erb @ Jan 5th 2009 9:27PM]

Silly Pedobear, 1920x1200 is PLENTY for Child Pornography!

[midnightblade @ Jan 5th 2009 9:30PM]

Mmm then they definitely won't be happy with this monitor. It's got 20 pixels less horizontally! 1900x1200. Tsk tsk on NEC.

[Billy Fiul @ Jan 5th 2009 9:53PM]

Darren Murph is unable to write a post without some technical inaccuracy.

[msalivar @ Jan 5th 2009 11:47PM]

Nah, high pixel density for every day stuff, but for design it's best to back down a little bit for the sake of eye strain.

[loosely_coupled @ Jan 6th 2009 8:31PM]

Yeah, since Pros have access to anything else??? No one has made even a 2560x1600 panel under 30", especially with pro level color gamut and features...

The only (color) panels up in the (W)QUXGA range were made in the early 2000's by IBM and had terrible contrast and poor color reproduction, although at 22" the pixel density was excellent.

Unfortunately, I think the fact that Windows and Mac OSX still don't have full resolution independent interfaces has held the market back as text and interface elements appear very small, and UI scaling works to a degree but is not perfect and can cause major problems with certain apps.

[Boards of Canada @ Jan 5th 2009 9:15PM]

Dell 30incher for the win!

[Laguz @ Jan 5th 2009 9:16PM]

Just seeing this makes me feel embarrassed that I still use my old 17" Samsung LCD from ages ago...

[Alex McKee @ Jan 5th 2009 9:17PM]

I'm surprised they allowed the name to get that long. Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, does it? I can't really see myself saying to my buddy "Hey, this LCD2690WUXi was great, but the LCD2690WUXi² is better in every way!"

[Li @ Jan 5th 2009 9:20PM]

old story now

[mooma @ Jan 5th 2009 9:32PM]

@ Erb
'Child pornography' as you put it is not something to joke about, tool!

[radicaldreamer99 @ Jan 5th 2009 9:47PM]

You obviously don't know about the pedobear meme.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pedobear

[Tom @ Jan 5th 2009 9:52PM]

At that price, I think I'd rather have 3 of these 28" LCDs on sale for just $329 each - http://www.techdealdigger.com/deals/i-inc-if-281dpb-329-at-compusa/5585

Plus, you'd even have some change left over.

[Rob @ Jan 5th 2009 10:00PM]

Yeah, because (as the title of this article says_, this monitor is meant for (color) professionals. Accurate color monitors have always cost several times more than standard consumer monitors.

[Howl @ Jan 5th 2009 11:02PM]

The point of this monitor isn't for pretentious people looking for triple-screen setups. It's for professionals who need accurate color representation and non-crappy-TN panels.

*From a guy with a 19" TN panel :(*

[MadMike @ Jan 5th 2009 10:03PM]

For not being LED backlit, it's not that great of a price. I wouldn't pay anything over $900 for it.

[msalivar @ Jan 5th 2009 11:46PM]

What are you talking about, it's down somewhere in the $600-$800 range from it's predecessor at launch, and well cheaper than my non color critical 2490WUXi model that I bought just over a year ago. It's also in line with Eizo's offerings. Eizo, NEC, Barco, and Samsung all have more expensive models for that last bit of accuracy, but this is a great price point right here, and also larger than most of the higher end parts.