ADI MicroScan E750 review

ADI's entry into this month's Labs is based on old-fashioned technology compared to others. It employs the first of only two FST shadow-mask tubes on test, the other belonging to Hansol's 720E. But can ADI justify charging nearly £40 more than Hansol?

First signs weren't encouraging. We found that the physical curvature of the screen caused major problems for geometric accuracy - it only passed one of the geometric tests thrown at it by DisplayMate. There were also significant faults in the sharpness and resolution tests, with the E750 having problems maintaining focus over the whole screen and showing evidence of moirÚ patterns that weren't correctable using the controls in the OSD. It fared much better for colour and greyscale, though, managing to equal the score of the Sony Multiscan E230 and attaining a joint fifth placing for this section.

The OSD is one of the better aspects of this monitor, with only convergence and purity missing from the advanced list. It even includes a balance adjustment for the vertical linearity control - something we've never seen before. The buttons on the front of the monitor are well thought out and offer direct access to both brightness and contrast.

Although this monitor may attract users wanting high resolutions - it even stretches to 1,600 x 1,200 at 75Hz - there isn't enough to justify the extra £39 over Hansol's monitor. And if your budget extends to £150, we recommend opting for the award-winning CTX EX710F for only £8 more.