Pros High levels of detail and five colour temperature presets. Cons Poor colour uniformity, and the overly simplified controls fail to help a complex menu system. Verdict A good monitor for everyday use at a reasonable price. Based on a Panasonic FST, it has a dot pitch of 0.25mm and an improved horizontal scan range.
Some parameters are several layers into the menu and require several button pushes to reach.
As well as standard geometry, the menu has degauss, on-screen display positioning, a choice of European languages, video level and five colour temperatures. Consequently, there was also excellent gradation in greyscale tests conducted under the DisplayMate test script for CRTs. While focus was sharp, there was an area in the bottom right-hand corner where it became a little hazy, although text was still legible. For more common screen resolutions, such as 1,280 by 1,024, the maximum preset refresh rate is an ergonomic 88Hz, which should be suitable for protracted periods of use. To get enhanced performance from the unit, you'll need to install the INF file that's supplied, which restricts you to a maximum resolution of 1,600 by 1,200 at a 75Hz vertical refresh rate.