Eizo are a Japanese company that have earned themselves a sterling reputation in the graphics, photography and imaging markets.

While Eizo monitors are not the cheapest option out there, they offer clear quality advantages over other panels that more than compensate for their higher price tag. Unlike, say, Apple Cinema Displays, these screens are not simply re-badged panels from a variety of third party manufacturers that vary wildly in quality and consistency.

Eizo's control of the complete manufacturing process, and strong commitment to quality and testing, is what gives them the their edge over the competition - and Eizo back their monitors with a five year warranty, unlike any other brand we're aware of.

Using an Eizo screen (like the one in front of me right now), is a real pleasure. Superbly sharp, great viewing angles, and consistent, accurate, and repeatable colour are the key things - they calibrate so easily and accurately, and consistently over time, it's quite remarkable. When comparing it to a top of the line NEC/Mitsubishi panel we have here as well, the difference is simply night and day. A lot of the electronics in Eizo screens are specifically devoted to stability and consistency - things largely ignored by other brands but of great importance in professional imaging.

If you're serious about photography/image making, then Eizo screens are well worth the price of admission. Combined with an accurate, simple monitor calibration system you will find your ability to visualise, accurately soft-proof, and make subtle, precise adjustments to your images is remarkably improved.

We use Eizo screens ourselves, and we will be happy to help you with any set-up and configuration questions you might have. They're really very simple to use, and we offer extensive notes on calibrating an Eizo Flexscan screen with an Eye One system, or calibrating an Eizo ColorEdge screen with any compatible calibrator.

A full range of accessories, such as monitor hoods and mounting arms, are also available.

Please note only black models are available by default. White/Grey models are available through special order but typically take an extra week or two to arrive (by air freight), and this attracts an extra charge of $50.

Link to Eizo's warranty information.