The big brother of the Diamond Pro 750SB, the Diamond Pro 2070SB is NEC-Mitsubishi's latest 22in flat-screen display.

Outwardly, the 2070SB is pretty much identical to the 750SB, but there are some differences.

Along the right side you'll find a self-powered USB hub with one upstream and four downstream ports, and at the back two D-Sub video inputs that you can switch between, using the dedicated button on the front.

The 2070SB also incorporates the company's Superbright feature, which enhances brightness in two levels: one for static images and the second for moving images. Indeed, the heightened brightness certainly breathed some life into our DVD movie.

Using higher electron beam intensities can lead to blooming and defocusing that ultimately deteriorate the picture.

Here NEC-Mitsubishi has utilised its new U-NX electron gun, which uses a second electromagnetic lens to concentrate and steer the electron beams more precisely. As a result blooming is minimal and focus is very good.

The 2070SB's recommended resolution is 1,600 x 1,200 at 85Hz, which was a little too small for our liking but you can always set it lower. At this resolution, the 2070SB passed the video bandwidth and transient response tests with ease.

Geometrically, however, a very slight pin-cushion distortion existed in the top corners that couldn't be corrected.

Colour reproduction and purity were top notch and power regulation was acceptably stable.

NEC-Mitsubishi has priced the Diamond Pro 2070SB at a keen £499; not bad for a monitor of this size.

DETAILS
Price: £586.33 (£499 ex VAT)
Contact: NEC-Mitsubishi 08701 201 160
www.nec-mitsubishi.com