NEC releases low-cost displays for digital signage
August 12, 2008
CHICAGO — NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of commercial- and consumer-grade LCD and plasma displays and projectors, has announced a new family of commercial-grade digital signage displays with a new mechanical design, comprehensive input panels and robust functionality for organizations that are deploying large-screen panels on a modest budget.
The MultiSync 15 Series addresses the needs of multiple markets and applications with commercial-level features and functions, including panels with protection against permanent image retention and advanced thermal technology to prevent overheating and designed for continuous operation in demanding environments.
MultiSync 15 Series displays can be seen for the first time at the NEC Display Solutions Summit 2008, to be held August 26-27 at the Westin Hotel in Itasca, Ill., adjacent to NEC's headquarters.
The displays come with 1366 x 768 resolution, 500 cd/m² brightness and 800:1 contrast ratio. They also include DVI with HDCP, advanced multi-level thermal control with high-temperature protection and up to 4x4 TileMatrix capabilities. The public display-grade panels provide added long-term reliability and are touch and protective-panel ready.
MultiSync 15 Series displays come with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty. The LCD3215 display will be available for September 2008 shipment at an estimated street price of $1,199, and the LCD4215 will be available for October 2008 shipment at an estimated street price of $1,699.