NEC V423 42-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD TV

I purchased this as a regular monitor for my desktop computers (i.e. not for the purpose of digital signage, etc. that large format displays are typically intended for). I've found that my eyes get strain from staring at a small high-DPI screen all day long and decided to try a large-format display so my eyes are forced to look around to various areas on the screen and refocus often at various distances. So my purchase of this display was mainly motivated by wanting a physically large screen to help with my visual impairment. Since I sit relatively close to the screen (25-30 inches distant), and viewing some areas near the edges of the screen at large oblique angles, I specifically wanted an S-IPS panel. S-IPS panels offer large angles of view without much edge dimming or color artifacts in the picture. Also, I do a lot of photography and design work, and wanted an S-IPS panel also for its better color rendition.I've been using the screen for a few weeks now and am still blown away by the picture quality and the very large screen. My eyes are thanking me too; I feel less eye strain after a day of programming or design work. The remote control is very useful for switching inputs and turning the screen on and off. Another nice thing about the display is that it comes with a large selection of digital inputs. I can use the HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort input connections and use it with three computers, negating the need for an expensive DVI or HDMI KVM-switch.I've used this display with Windows XP via DisplayPort input, and Fedora Linux and Mac OS X via DVI input and it works fine on all.The NEC v423 does not ship with a stand. I recommend mounting it on the wall; I used a Peerless 32-50 Inches Universal Flat Wall Mount which is a sturdy mount that works well with this monitor. It is fixed solidly to the wall.Color rendition is very good. It also does well for watching movies and playing video games. The screen is amazingly bright; I have it set to 50% brightness and it is still very bright even during the day. Picture-in-picture functionality is also a very useful feature.The only small negative I have is that the plastic bezel feels a bit flimsy, but since I don't have to touch the monitor to operate it because of the remote, it's not a big issue. Also, internal speakers are useful but lack bass and render music poorly.Highly recommended if you're looking for a large format display for photo editing, programming, gaming or CAD design work. However, keep in mind that the resolution of most large-format displays like this is "only" HD (1920x1080) and the DPI of a 42 inch display at HD resolution is only about 52, not like 96 DPI or higher for regular desktop monitors.

I strongly recommend that you do not buy this, the touch capability is extremely limited and does not extend to the edges of the screen, want to close a window, better get a mouse; need to access the start menu, plug in a keyboard. For all intents and purposes this is not a functional touchscreen. Also the video quality is mediocre and often lags and jumps. Furthermore there is no wireless card so I have to take the damn thing off the wall and move it to a router to update software or download anything. The system struggles with even basic tasks, and apparently not all the external ports are actually hooked up. Don't waste your money on this lemon

For those who purchase displays for public consumption NEC isn't a new name. I've pretty much purchased from all the major makers and I'm liking the way NEC put this unit together hardware and software wise. The software allows for good metrics and multiple configurations for startup along with a strong scheduler. I haven't used the video wall software/hardware solution provided, but it seems well thought-out. The testing phase for this roll out of 50 units is just completing so I don't have any input on the battle worthiness of this unit with kids and the curious, the warranty exudes confidence from NEC.

Image is clean and crisp.