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NEC MultiSync EA221WM / EA241WM / EA261WM

NEC MultiSync EA221WM / EA241WM / EA261WM

165 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 41 expert reviews and 124 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is Mar 14, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 231852 reviews from other Monitors. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: May 22, 2013.

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Expert review by: Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)

NEC MultiSync EA241WM

NEC's EA241WM has a number of features that set it apart from the rest of the displays in this field: It's the only model to support a full complement of ergonomic features (tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment); it's the only model with an...

USB 2.0 hub; sturdy and adjustable; great thumb-stick constroller; no backlight contamination

Expensive; no HDMI port; poorly differentiates between black and dark shades of gray and colors

The EA241WM’s tiny thumb-stick controller is one of the best tools we’ve used for making minute adjustments to a display’s brightness and contrast levels. The NEC performed better than any of the other monitors in DisplayMate’s black-level test, with...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by: Tom Edwards (maximumpc.com)

NEC EA261WM

Our initial impression of NEC's widescreen 26-inch EA261WM LCD monitor was overwhelmingly positive, primarily due to the thought put into its ergonomics. What puzzles us most about monitor design is why—even with obscenely expensive panels—user comfort...

Great ergonomic options; eco friendly

Poor performance in grayscale testing

With its wealth of ergonomic adjustments, we could see the EA261WM being a hit in the workplace, particularly if you need to share what’s on your screen with people close to you; however, while the panel’s rich colors impressed us, we found its trouble...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

NEC MultiSync EA221WM-BK

Wide-screen LCD monitors of the same dimensions can vary greatly in price and features, which makes comparison shopping a necessary step. For example, the Dell P2210 may be found online for $100 cheaper than the NEC MultiSync EA221WM (the subject of...

The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has full, four-way ergonomic support, good movie and game performance, and multiple USB ports. Also, it has a great lower-viewing angle and built-in speakers with a headphone jack.

The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has apparent backlight bleeding, no HDMI, and a fairly high asking price.

The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has a host of features and good overall performance for a fairly high price.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

NEC EA261WM

A very thin (0.6-inch) matte black bezel surrounds the screen, which has a resolution of 1,920 by 1,200 pixels and uses wide-gamut technology to display up to 92 percent of the NTSC color spectrum. A large, round base and telescoping arm provide plenty...

Excellent small-text reproduction. Highly adjustable stand. Includes USB hub

Expensive. Weak grayscale and vertical viewing angle performance. No HDMI port

The NEC EA261WM provides an ultrawide viewing area, some nice ergonomic and power-saving features, and great small-text reproduction, but it comes up short in terms of grayscale and viewing-angle performance, and doesn't come cheap.

May, 2009

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Expert review by: John Breeden II (gcn.com)

GCN Lab Review: NEC MultiSync EA241WM LCD monitor

The $455 price tag is tempting for a 24-inch LCD, but you can get more quality for not much more money.

Fine images not uniform throughout screen, major light bleeding problems, poor display of both light and dark images

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: Nik Kastrantas (rwlabs.com)

NEC MultiSync EA261WM

Although we have been around for quite some time we never did thought of venturing into the TFT review area mainly because we did not have the professional equipment needed for such a review. However after countless of user recommendations we decided...

Build Quality ; Image Quality ; Colors ; Carbon Footprint Meter ; Height adjustment ; PIVOT function ; 4 USB ports ; Build In Speakers

Viewing Angles ; No HDMI Connector ; Price

Overall the NEC MultiSync EA261WM is a high quality screen that does most things right and in the process it also delivers very good image quality without ghosting or evidence of input lag. Still the viewing angle problem that exists in all TN panel...

May, 2009

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Expert review by: Rich Lefko (mymac.com)

NEC – 26-inch Multisync EA261WM – Review

It's tough buying a monitor.

May, 2009

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Expert review by: Matt Safford (computershopper.com)

NEC EA221WM

The NEC EA221WM performs quite well on the dark end of the gray scale, but its whites are oversaturated. And although features like excellent height and angle adjustment and USB ports are certainly welcome, they don't easily justify the premium price.

Good low-end grayscale performance; excellent adjustment options; four-port USB hub, headphone port

White levels oversaturated; noticeable backlight leak; expensive

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Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Ron LaFon (cadalyst.com)

NEC MultiSync EA261WM (First Look Review)

Wide-screen LCD monitor includes environment-friendly features.

NEC Display Solutions' new MultiSync EA261WM wide-screen LCD monitor, part of the company's EA (Enterprise Advanced) series, targets corporate, education, and government users. However, this 26" flat-panel display has features that make it a very good...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Nec MultiSync EA241WM

The NEC MultiSync EA241WM is a great monitor. It is sturdy, highly adjustable and has full HD resolution. It has a great stand that will not buckle under pressure, and speakers that will help minimize the amount of hardware components sitting on your...

The stand will tilt almost any way you want it to and even allows for portrait mode

This monitor only has a 1000:1 contrast ratio

The monitor is average and has an enterprise look and feel to it, so if you want a highly adjustable monitor, pick one of these up.

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Product Specifications

With its MultiSync EA series, NEC has developed desktop displays that combine cutting-edge technologies with dynamic design accents, giving you the ability to increase your productivity while adding a modern flair to your desktop. The 22" NEC MultiSync EA221WM, which touts flexibility for any number of applications and environments, meets the diverse needs of businesses of all kinds.With Ambix dual-input technology - which utilizes both DVI-D and traditional 15-pin VGA connectors - you can bridge the gap between analog and digital systems by allowing the same monitor to work seamlessly in either environment. Ambix provides compatibility with today's computer systems and is on the forefront of tomorrow's digital output.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Type:Speaker(s)

Barcode

Barcode Reader:

Yes

Battery

Technology:Lithium ion

Cabinet (Chassis)

Built-in USB Hub:

Yes

Cabinet (Chassis)

Built-in USB Hub:

Yes

Cellular Phone

Band:GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.5in/10.6in/10.7in/8.7in

Height:15in/17.2in/17.3in/17.8in/6in

Weight:17.4lbs/23.1lbs/27.1lbs

Width:20in/22in/23.4in/3in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:16-bit (64K colors)/24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Diagonal Size:22in/24in/26in/3.5in

Diagonal Size (metric):55.9cm/61cm/66cm/8.9cm

Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch:0.27mm/0.282mm/0.292mm

Form Factor:Desktop

Image Brightness:250cd/m2/300cd/m2/400cd/m2

Image Contrast Ratio:1000:1

Image Max H-View Angle:+80 / -80/+88 / -88 / +85 / -85/170/176

Image Max V-View Angle:+80 / -80/+85 / -85/160/176

Interface:DVI/DVI / VGA (HD-15)

Max Resolution:1680 x 1050/1920 x 1200

Response Time:5ms

Technology:TFT active matrix

Type:LCD display

Widescreen:Widescreen

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPA Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

EPEAT Compliant:

Yes

EPEAT Level:EPEAT Gold/EPEAT Silver

GPS System

GPS Navigation:

None

Header

Compatibility:PC

Manufacturer:NEC Display Solutions/Symbol Technologies

Model:EA221WM/EA221WM-BK/EA241WM/EA241WM-BK/EA261WM-BK/MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:NEC MultiSync/Symbol

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Stylus / Touch-screen/None

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Compliant Standards:CCC / CE / CSA / cUL / DDC-2B / DDC-2Bi / DDC/CI / FCC Class B certified / GEEA / GOST / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / MPR III / PCT / RoHS / TCO '03 / TUV Ergo / TUV GS / UL / VESA EDID / TCO 03/DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DDC/CI / ISO 13406-2 / RoHS / VESA DPMS/DDC-2B / ISO 13406-2 / RoHS / VESA DPMS / WEEE/DDC-2B / ISO 13406-2 / RoHS / VESA DPMS / WEEE / Plug and Play / DDC/CI

Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista/Compatible with Windows 7

Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista