Hitachi 20" LCD monitor Review
Hitachi's CML200B is a great 20" LCD flat screen computer monitor. When you start to pay big bucks for 20" LCD flat panel monitors you expect a lot and the Hitachi CML200B delivers.
Hitachi CML200B 20" LCD monitor Review
Great specifications but high price
Hitachi CML200B 20" LCD monitor will look great on your desk
What you get for you money is a great looking UXGA (1600 by 1200) LCD monitor.
Like most large size LCD flat screen computer monitors the Hitachi CML200B cannot manage a response time below 20ms. The response time of 25ms is plenty fast enough for office/graphics work but not for fast paced action games.
One characteristic of this monitor is that colors can change hue when you change the angle at which you're viewing the flat screen. This means that if you do color digital correction or other tasks where color accuracy is important (for print etc.) then you may want to look at a smaller sized LCD or forget LCD all together and stick with a CRT.
In fact color reproduction in general is not the Hitachi CML200B's strong suit. Contrast is a bit of a problem and the monitor tends to loose definition with bright highlights.
Hitachi CML200B 20" LCD monitor specifications:
- 25ms response time
- DVI and normal VGA (D-sub) connector
- Contrast ratio 500:1
- Brightness of 250 cd/sq
- 20" 1600 by 1200
As expected you get the option of using a DVI digital connector. DVI connectors are becoming very common on graphics cards and you get a superior image when you use a digital connector from your graphics card to your digital monitor. The signal never has to be converted from digital to analog and back to digital again.
The only other feature of note is the bundled speakers that clip onto the sides of the flat screen monitor.
My conclusion on the Hitachi CML200B 20" LCD monitor
I'm a big fan of the Hitachi brand but this monitor doesn't quite make the grade in my opinion. What you get is average performance and there are better deals out there if your after a 20" flat screen computer monitor.
The one reason to buy this monitor is Hitachi's great policy on dead pixels, with only 5 dead sub pixels you can return the monitor, so buying Hitachi is a safe option. The sound from the speakers is surprisingly good so if you need some stylish sound on your desktop and can find this monitor for the right price then I can say you wont be disappointed.