Nec 3090WQXI Expert Reviews

Like many 30-inch LCD monitors, the NEC LCD3090WQXi-BK offers a native resolution of 2,560 by 1,600 pixels, but unlike them, it supports portrait mode. It's image characteristics, other than black levels that could be better, are superiorit has one of ...

Excellent performance out of the box. Good uniformity. Superb color, gray-scale tracking. Highly flexible control panel

Expensive. Black levels could be better. Enabling HDCP limits resolution

The NEC LCD3090WQXi-BK is a superb monitor for serious photographers, video editors, and anyone (with the necessary bankroll) who appreciates great image quality.

NEC's MultiSync 3090WQXi is a 30-inch wide-screen LCD monitor aimed at professionals whose work requires color accuracy.

Large screen ; adjustable stand ; looks good at wide viewing angles

Expensive

The display connects to your Mac using one of the two DVI inputs. It requires a dual-link DVI-equipped Mac, such as a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro. Some Power Mac G5s and late-model PowerBooks also support dual-link, but check your system's specifications ...

Astonishing level of features combined with superb build quality

Amazingly good image quality ; self-calibration ; ambient light sensor ; build quality

Price ; no USB ports

An expensive, but utterly superb monitor with phenomenal colour reproduction

Astonishing level of features combined with superb build quality

NEC's LCD3090WQXi is a high-end 30in monitor that's a grade above the likes of Apple's 30in Cinema HD Display and Dell's UltraSharp 3008WFP.

The LCD3090WQXi is an excellent display with only one major flaw - its price. While the Auto Luminance system is unique for a 30in display, this alone isn't worth the £300 extra the LCD3090WQXi costs over Eizo's FlexScan SX3031W.

NEC's MultiSync 3090WQXi is a 30in widescreen LCD monitor aimed at professionals whose work requires colour accuracy.

Colour professionals who are looking for a larger canvas, but are unwilling to sacrifice colour accuracy and performance, should consider the NEC MultiSync 3090WQXi. It offers a supersize screen and tools for ensuring accurate and consistent colour.

NEC storms into the 30in monitor market with a screen that puts the competition in the shade.

The NEC MultiSync is far and away the best 30in monitor I've ever had on my desk. The image quality is first rate, with supremely wide viewing angles that show what an S-IPS panel is capable of (take note Dell). The design is excellent, with extensive ...

Accurate output, wide colour gamut, innovative Auto Luminance system

Expensive

The LCD3090WQXi is an excellent display with only one major flaw - its price.

A stunning display with a fantastic stand, and professionals may actually find it a bargain despite the high price.