The sweet spot for LCDs for gaming and general computer use right now is the 19-inch segment. Larger 24-inch LCDs are becoming more affordable and desirable, especially among gamers and multimedia types looking for more screen real estate.

NEC has announced a pair of premium LCDs that fit nicely into both these segments. The 24-inch MultiSync EA241WM and the 19-inch EA191M share many of the same features including a 4-way adjustable stand, cabinet design, four integrated USB ports, down-firing speakers, Dynamic Video Mode, and DVI with HDCP.

The 24-inch LCD has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness and a native resolution of 1920 x 1200. The standard 24-inch resolution allows for full 1080p HD video playback. The 19-inch LCD has a contrast ratio of 1500:1, 250cd/m2 of brightness and a native resolution of 1280 x 1024. Both displays will be available this month for $549 for the 24-inch and $379 for the 19-inch.

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