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Ratings

3.5

3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Sep 8, 2006

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Adjustments
Aesthetics
Audio
Broadcast Standards
Display
General
Green
Included Hardware
Included Software
Interface Connection
Screen Specs
Dimensions

Adjustments

Adjustments	Tilt and swivel adjustments
Height-Adjustable Base	No
Pivot	No
Swivel	Yes
Tilt	Yes

Aesthetics

Cabinet Colors

silver
white
Black

Audio

Speaker Type

Broadcast Standards

HD Formats

720p

Display

Antiglare	0
Panel Manufacturer	Samsung
Panel Technology	Twisted nematic

General

Cable Card Ready	0
Primary Color Controls	1

Green

Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met	TCO'99
Maximum Power Consumption	47
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption	2

Included Hardware

HDTV Tuner	0
Included Hardware	USB cable VGA cable DVI-D cable
Microphone	0
TV Tuner	0
USB Hub	0
Webcam	0

Included Software

NaViSet screen adjustment software downloadable from vendor's Web site

Interface Connection

Audio Digital Optical	0
Component	0
Composite	0
Downstream USB ports	3
DVI	1
DVI-D	0
DVI-I	0
HDMI	0
Headphone Jack	0
S-Video	0
Upstream USB ports	1
USB	0
VGA	1

Screen Specs

Brightness	400 cd/m^2
Horizontal viewing angle	170 °
Diagonal size	17 inches
Pitch	0.29 mm
Vertical viewing angle	155 °
Response time	4
Native resolution	1280 x 1024 pixels
Display refresh rate	60
Contrast ratio	700:1

Dimensions

Height	15.4 inches
Width	14.4 inches
Weight	12.6 pounds
Depth	8 inches

3.5

3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Sep 8, 2006

3 User Reviews Add your own »

Lab Tested
How We Test Monitors »

Pros

Small joystick helps navigate controls

Clean cable management

Cons

Pricey in comparison to other 17-inchers

Bottom Line

Despite its high price, this monitor's sharp text, bright graphics, and clean design make it a standout.

NEC MultiSync 70GX2

MultiSync 70GX2 White 17 Review, by Kalpana Ettenson March 20, 2006

NEC MultiSync 70GX2

Artwork: Rick Rizner, Chris Manners

The MultiSync 70GX2, NEC's latest 17-incher with a glossy screen, has a lot of pluses. It looks great, is easy to use, comes with unique features, and delivers great image quality. It's just a little pricey, at $399 (as of 2/16/06).

I loved the 70GX2's subtle silvery-colored bezel, and I became particularly enamored with the NaviKey, a small joystick on the front of the display that lets you access screen modes and adjustments. Using the NaviKey was easy and intuitive, and helped me access many of the 70GX2's sophisticated controls, including modes that adjusted the screen brightness to optimize it for photos, text, movies or games. A nice extra: Included NaviSet software lets you make screen adjustments using your mouse and keyboard.

If our tests are any indication, however, the display won't require much adjusting. The NEC performed the best among the 17-inch models in its test group, showing sharp, well-defined text in a Microsoft Word document. It fared well with our judges in the graphics tests, too. Particularly impressive was the rich, vibrant color it rendered in both our test photo of a fruit tart and a color scale.

Though the 70GX2 can tilt and swivel, it can't pivot or be height-adjusted. Despite those limitations, it's easy to adjust, and keeps its position without wobbling.

Most great screens come at a price, and the 70GX2 is no exception. Its $399 price is one of the highest in our test group. Most other 17-inch displays cost on average $50 to $75 less. Nevertheless, for many people its excellent image quality and wealth of settings make it worth the higher cost.

Kalpana Ettenson

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PCWorld Lab Results

Rating Breakdown
Performance
74
Features
82
Design
97
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Performance Comparison with Similar Monitors

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Performance

DisplayMate Motion Test Result	Average
DVD Motion Test Result	Average
Gaming Motion Test Result	Average
Graphics Score	73.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result	135.3
Interface Tested	Digital
Refresh Rate Tested	60
Text Score	75.4

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Reviewed by: triston0221

Strengths: good design, nice appearance, excellent quliaty, has both DVI digital output and analog output..

Weaknesses: haven't find yet

Overall: this LCD monitor is a very good design product which not only looks fashion, but also has the function of connecting all cables to the appropriate connectors through the square hole in the stand. offering a lot of cables, such as USN cable, mini d-sub 15 pin to mini d-sub 15 pin cable, and dvi-d to dvi-d cable. it's really worth to purchase this product.
Reviewed by: rschettino

Strengths: Very BrightSharp Color and Text

Weaknesses: No height Adjustment

Overall: I have looked at numerous flat panel screens and this is by far the best one I have seen for the price. Extremely bright with razor sharp images with high resolution. The only negative is that there is no height adjustments for the stand although it does swivel easily.
Reviewed by: ruReviewer

Strengths: Best Technical Specifications such as 400 cd/m2 Brightness, Contrast Ratio of 700:1, Response Time of 4ms, Cable Management System with 2.0 USB Hub[4 ports], 1-button switch from DVI to D-sub source.

Weaknesses: Stand is not height adjustable...

Overall: Great LCD monitor, Very good quality both LCD and Stand. Stand has metal base which is covered with nice glossy plastic. Cable Management System is part of the base and metal as well, so it wouldn't be crack by the cables if it was plastic...Adjustable LED brightness, for those who get bothered by orange light at night when monitor is at stand by. GUI of LCD menu is easy and very adjustable. A couple people recognized it as Apple Cinema Display. Looks great with silver aluminum cases PCs...

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