Digital BW, The Print

Hi Donald,

While I am no expert on CRT monitors, I do own a Mitsubishi Diamond  
Pro 2070 SB.  And, when I purchased it, I had done a bit of homework  
on the NEC/Mitsubishi monitors.  Essentially, the 2070 SB and the  
FE2111 SB are the same monitor, simply marketed under the NEC or  
Mitsubishi names, respectively.  One of the few differences I found  
was that the FE2111 does not support the 2048 x 1536 resolution (not  
sure why), but that doesn't really matter (that is unless you need it  
for some reason) since the recommended resolution for both monitors  
is 1600 x 1200.  Also, the FE2111 does not have a built in USB hub.   
Otherwise, they have the same picture tube, and offer essentially the  
exact same features.  If you'd like to check this yourself, you can  
go to NEC's website and look up their non-current monitors, then  
compare the user's manuals.

I did want to mention that by doing a search on froogle.com I located  
three online suppliers that were still offering the 2070 SB, and the  
lowest price was around $690 USD, the only drawback is that I've  
never heard of any of the three companies before, I guess, buyer  
beware.  As far as the price goes, if they charge shipping, it'll be  
a hefty charge, as the monitor is approximately 65 lbs.  I do have to  
say that you'll probably have difficulty locating the FE2111 SB as  
well considering it has been discontinued as well.

Now, as to recommendations, mind you this is based on my subject  
evaluation, I would highly recommend either monitor, as I have been  
exceptionally happy with mine.  Probably the best feature offered  
with these, is the ability to use the downloadable software, Naviset,  
to control the RGB guns separately.  In conjunction with reasonably  
capable color management software and a colorimeter, the color  
accuracy I've achieved is nearly perfect (I'm using the Spyder2PRO  
system).  As far as rendering text, the monitors definitely rank  
pretty low as they seem to have been optimized for graphics, and  
generally text is somewhat soft.  So, if you were wanting to use it  
for any sort of graphic design layouts, that might be something to  
consider.  Otherwise, it hasn't been an issue for me.

Well, good luck, and hope this helps.

Best regards,

Eric
www.ericashworth.net



On Aug 14, 2005, at 11:31 AM, dschiemann wrote:

> Any recommendations and suggestions on a CRT 22" monitor would be most
> appreciated.  Thanks.
> Donald
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dschiemann" <DSCHIEMANN@...>
> To: "EPSON PRINTERS" <EPSON_Printers@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 2:12 PM
> Subject: [EPSON_Printers] CRT 22" monitors
>
>
> >I apologize for posting a request on a subject that has been  
> discussed many
> > times, but I must make a decision on the purchase of a CRT 21-22"  
> monitor
> > and am confused about the choice.  I thought the LaCie Electron  
> Blue IV
> > 22"
> > was the best choice, but read a negative review.  The Mitsubishi  
> Diamond
> > Pro
> > 2070SB-BK with or without Spectraview is apparently unavailable,  
> and also
> > would probably exceed my budget of something around $800 or  
> less.  Does
> > anyone have an opinion on the NEC Multysync FE2111SB-BK?  Your  
> comments
> > and
> > recommendations will be most appreciated.
> > Donald