Mitsubishi XD435U-G

Advantages: super flat CRT diamondron tube, super sharp image, 3 year warranty, free loan monitor
Disadvantages: none really...Since merger with NEC the customer Services number can be busy and may be on hold for a while

...computers can get outdated before you’ve even had chance to get it out of the box; a monitor offers long term investment and allows many happy hours of viewing! Before I explain the Mitsubishi Diamond Pro monitor, I would just like to emphasize some basic terms you may come across in the specifications of monitors (if you are already familiar with these please scroll down to the Mitsubishi monitor). The BASICS – Terminology ------------------------ While there are many terms used in Monitor descriptions I will only highlight the basic ones that may be of importance to you whilst deciding which monitor to buy. · CRT = Cathode Ray Tube (most monitor specifications list the CRT size e.g. 17”. Please note a 17” CRT size listed for a 17” monitor does not mean that the viewable screen area is 17”. The viewable... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Picture quality, sheer size
Disadvantages: Weight, cost

...This is a big heavy monitor. I have two on my desk and needed help to lift each one onto the desk. The screen size is not as huge as you might suppose. However, I often work at the computer all day and the 2020s give a clear picture even for detailed work. By the way, they're hooked up to a Matrox G400 Dualhead card - whicg works fine under Windows 2000 as long as you have the latest drivers *and* service pack 2. So not for the faint hearted or weak of wallet, but they do the job. Oh, you do need a faster card than the Matrox if you want 85Hz refresh on both monitors. The G400 will only go to 75Hz on the second monitor. But that should be good enough for most applications, and leaves the card free for faster processing, I think.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Size, quality
Disadvantages: more expensive than most

...The Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 72 is a very excellent monitor with good definition and colour range I have had mine for a over a year now, but there is no loss of quality over time. The picture is great for games but I mainly use it for web design. If anyone is look to upgrade any part of his or her system, I would recommend the monitor, as this is the part you see the most! This monitor will cope with anything the computer will display. It may not be the cheapest screen but it will last longest and be the best... Read review

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