Hello everyone, Our department has a rotating workstation replacement cycle; and this year our design staff is next in line for new equipment. One question that has come up is whether or not is is necessary or advisable to replace our existing displays along with the Mac towers. In 2102 – when we last got new Macs – we also purchased NEC MultiSync PA241W displays to go with them. We have been happy with their performance; but are wondering if the age of the displays might make it worthwhile to get new ones while we are in our update window. If not, we will most likely tied to the NECs for another 4 years until the cycle makes full turn. Does anyone know if the PA241W has a "shelf life” for lack of better terms? Is it advisable to upgrade displays at this time? If so, can anyone suggest displays that have comparable performance at the same price point? Thanks, Dean Dean Mackey Senior Graphic Designer Creative Services | Rice University | Allen Center, Suite 200 - MS 95 | 6100 S. Main, Houston, TX 77005 | Office 713.348.6767 | Fax 713.348.6757 | dmack@rice.edu
On Jan 28, 2016, at 12:24 PM, Dean Mackey <dmack@rice.edu> wrote:
Does anyone know if the PA241W has a "shelf life” for lack of better terms?
IF you can hit your calibration target for cd/m^2, you're probably fine. SpectraView software also counts the number of hours the unit's been used, might be useful to check those values out too. That unit does use CCFL which doesn't last forever and the newer PA's use LED which run cooler, use less energy and last a lot longer. Andrew Rodney http://www.digitaldog.net/
Thanks for the suggestion. If it helps the discussion; I just checked the usage through the SpecraView software, and it shows 6,057.5 hours of use. -Dean On Jan 28, 2016, at 2:26 PM, Andrew Rodney <andrew@digitaldog.net> wrote:
IF you can hit your calibration target for cd/m^2, you're probably fine. SpectraView software also counts the number of hours the unit's been used, might be useful to check those values out too. That unit does use CCFL which doesn't last forever and the newer PA's use LED which run cooler, use less energy and last a lot longer.
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I've counted some PA's at more than 20,000 hours at 160 cd/m2 over three years. NEC guarantees the Luminance for four years. I wouldn't worry too much about shelf life, from what I've seen, Best / Roger
241s last longer here. 271s all developed pink/yellow shifts across the panels after two years. Replaced a couple of the 271s with ludicrously cheap 27" Benq screens. I like the design but have had a few problems getting good calibration & uniformity running two together on a Mac Pro :( -- Martin Orpen Idea Digital Imaging
On 28 Jan 2016, at 20:51, Roger Breton <graxx@videotron.ca> wrote:
I wouldn't worry too much about shelf life, from what I've seen,
I had a BenQ on review here and now really miss it. Temporarily I’m back to using my very old HP Dreamworks which now can only achieve 44cd/m2. So yes they do age, especially the fluorescent tube screens. The BenQ SW2700PT is indeed an excellent buy for what it is.
241s last longer here.
271s all developed pink/yellow shifts across the panels after two years.
Replaced a couple of the 271s with ludicrously cheap 27" Benq screens.
I like the design but have had a few problems getting good calibration & uniformity running two together on a Mac Pro :(
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Andrew Rodney
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Dean Mackey
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Martin Orpen
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Neil Snape
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Roger Breton