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ﬁrstlook By Ron LaFon NEC MultiSync EA261WM Wide-screen LCD monitor includes environment-friendly features. EC 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 choice for CAD, digital-content creation (DCC), and engineering applications. The NEC MultiSync EA261WM display offers WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200), with a brightness rating of 400 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The display has a fast 5-ms response time and is HDMI capable via an adapter, offering both 720 pixels and 1080 pixels from DVI-D. The EA261WM has a 92% color gamut, supports HDCP, and incorporates a four-port USB 2.x hub. Two downward pointing stereo speakers are built into the display, as is a headphone jack. The 1920 x 1200 resolution is fairly common on large-panel displays, but the extra size of the 26” panel makes text larger and easier to read for eyes that aren’t as young as they once were. The stand for the MultiSync EA261WM provides stable support for the large panel, with a full range of height, tilt, swivel, and pivot capabilities. No jiggle was evident in any position of the display, which is no small feat for a panel this large. If you need to transport the display, the EA261WM has a built-in carrying handle. A cable management cover for the stand helps control the numerous cables. Noteworthy features include a dynamic video mode, an Eco mode, and a carbon meter. Eco mode reduces power consumption and saves energy. The carbon meter tracks carbon dioxide output from the moment the display is powered up for the first time. Power consumption is 99 W in operation, and 2 W in standby or sleep mode. N 32 adalyst •C bs • La The NEC MultiSync EA261WM is a moderately priced, highresolution, 26” LCD display with many extras. NEC MultiSync EA261WM Wide-Screen LCD Monitor A Pros: Feature-rich, high-resolution display; moderate price; lots of extras. Cons: None significant. Price: $679.99 NEC Display Solutions of America 630.467.3000 www.necdisplay.com The NEC MultiSync EA261WM is compatible with Windows Vista Premium. I tested it on both Windows XP and Windows Vista x64 systems using NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards and DisplayMate software (www.displaymate. com), running it through extensive display benchmarks. The display produced near-perfect scores in brightness, contrast, focus, convergence, color purity, geometric distortion, and raster rotation. Color rendition was excellent with clear, vibrant colors and no ghosting or flicker noticeable during any of the display tests. Grays were slightly on the warm side, with grayscale ramps being smooth and stepfree. The 0.292-mm dot/pixel pitch, along with excellent brightness and contrast, produced a crisp image. Connectivity options include one D-sub and one DVI-D connector, in addition to the USB ports. The display is wall mountable using either 100 x 100 mm or 200 x 100 mm VESA mounts. The MultiSync EA261WM display is covered by a threeyear parts, labor, and backlight warranty, with extended warranty coverage available at extra cost. The street price of the display is a moderate $679.99. The NEC MultiSync EA261WM is a feature-rich, wellengineered, high-resolution, 26” display with a lot of extra features at a moderate price. It’s a very good choice for design, DCC, and engineering professionals. Highly Recommended. Ron LaFon, a contributing editor for Cadalyst, is a writer, editor, and a computer graphics and electronic publishing specialist from Atlanta, Georgia. He is a principal at 3Bear Productions in Atlanta. www.cadalyst.com cadalyst January/February 2009 http://www.displaymate.com http://www.displaymate.com http://www.necdisplay.com http://www.necdisplay.com http://www.cadalyst.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Cadalyst - January/February 2009Cadalyst - January/February 2009ContentsCAD CartoonEditor's WindowCAD CentralTech Trends: A Surveyor’s Norman ConquestCadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to LifeAutoCAD P&ID 2009 — 2D Piping Design SoftwareGraphtec CSX300-09HDplus — Wide-Format ScannerNEC MultiSync EA261WM — Wide-Screen LCD MonitorUser Review: Bunkspeed HyperShot — 3D Rendering SoftwareCAD Manager: Redefine Priorities to Survive Tough TimesBeyond Engineering: No-Money-Down PLMCircles and Lines: Capture the Perfect Selection Set in AutoCADView Point: Rethinking Wide-Format Scanner ParadigmsAdvertiser IndexUser Profile: Wisdom from the TrenchesCadalyst - January/February 2009Cadalyst - 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January/February 2009 - Tech Trends: A Surveyor’s Norman Conquest (Page 17)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 18)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 19)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 20)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 21)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 22)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 23)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 24)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Cadalyst Labs Report: Almost Real — 3D Printing Hooks Users with Prototypes that Bring Designs to Life (Page 25)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - AutoCAD P&ID 2009 — 2D Piping Design Software (Page 26)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - AutoCAD P&ID 2009 — 2D Piping Design Software (Page 27)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - AutoCAD P&ID 2009 — 2D Piping Design Software (Page 28)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - AutoCAD P&ID 2009 — 2D Piping Design Software (Page 29)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Graphtec CSX300-09HDplus — Wide-Format Scanner (Page 30)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Graphtec CSX300-09HDplus — Wide-Format Scanner (Page 31)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - NEC MultiSync EA261WM — Wide-Screen LCD Monitor (Page 32)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - NEC MultiSync EA261WM — Wide-Screen LCD Monitor (Page 33)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - User Review: Bunkspeed HyperShot — 3D Rendering Software (Page 34)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - User Review: Bunkspeed HyperShot — 3D Rendering Software (Page 35)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - User Review: Bunkspeed HyperShot — 3D Rendering Software (Page 36)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - User Review: Bunkspeed HyperShot — 3D Rendering Software (Page 37)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - CAD Manager: Redefine Priorities to Survive Tough Times (Page 38)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - CAD Manager: Redefine Priorities to Survive Tough Times (Page 39)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Beyond Engineering: No-Money-Down PLM (Page 40)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Beyond Engineering: No-Money-Down PLM (Page 41)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Circles and Lines: Capture the Perfect Selection Set in AutoCAD (Page 42)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - Circles and Lines: Capture the Perfect Selection Set in AutoCAD (Page 43)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - View Point: Rethinking Wide-Format Scanner Paradigms (Page 44)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - View Point: Rethinking Wide-Format Scanner Paradigms (Page 45)Cadalyst - January/February 2009 - 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