NEC debuts "premium" 22-inch EA221WM LCD monitor

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NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial and residential LCD and plasma displays and projectors, announced today the launch of its new 22-inch MultiSync EA221WM widescreen LCD monitor. This is the second MultiSync EA Series product to be introduced following the launch of the 26-inch EA261WM in June.

The MultiSync EA221WM is a premium enterprise display built with top-performing panel technology, and boasting a 5ms response time, a wide-viewing angle of up to 176 degrees and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 1000:1 for optimized image quality. Functionality is enhanced by the four-way ergonomic capability (height, swivel, tilt, pivot/portrait), a four-port USB hub, built-in multimedia speakers and cutting-edge technologies. Its widescreen design complements the growing trend of wide-format applications and helps users realize greater productivity, especially when viewing spreadsheets, Internet pages and extended emails, as well as working simultaneously in multiple/side-by-side application windows.

“The new MultiSync EA Series brings premium NEC quality to those users who demand exceptional technology, rich features, top performance and high productivity,” said Lynn Gu, Product Manager at NEC Display Solutions. “The full ergonomics and outstanding image quality built into this display make a big difference in the user’s experience. The MultiSync EA221WM is also designed with the environment in mind as environmental stewardship is critical to keeping our customers competitive in today’s business climate.”

Building on its environmental leadership, NEC has registered the MultiSync EA221WM display as EPEAT Gold. As an EPEAT requirement, the MultiSync EA221WM also is ENERGY STAR® compliant. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR designation prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. By leveraging NEC’s ECO Mode™, users can lower power consumption and the amount of waste heat released into the environment. The built-in carbon footprint meter informs and motivates responsible use of the display by calculating and tracking carbon savings.

The MultiSync EA221WM display includes the following features:

• 1680 x 1050 resolution (WSXGA)
• 250 cd/m² brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 5ms response time
• 4-way adjustable stand (110mm height, tilt, swivel, pivot)
• New cabinet design with intuitive, multi-directional NaViKey™
• Down-firing speakers with headphone jack
• 4-port USB 2.0 hub
• HDCP via DVI
• HDMI-capable via adapter
• Dynamic Video Mode with five settings
• ECO Mode™ and carbon footprint meter
• Ambix® digital DVI and analog inputs
• Built-in carrying handle
• Cable Management Cover
• EPEAT Gold registered
• Windows Vista™ premium

The MultiSync EA221WM display comes with a three-year parts, labor and backlight warranty, and an extended warranty is available. The display will be available for shipment this month at an estimated street price of $389.99.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD displays, professional-grade large-screen LCD and plasma displays, a diverse line of projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, professional, education, medical and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the Web site at www.necdisplay.com.

"premium" features in a slightly more desk-friendly 22-inch size. That includes a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a 5 ms response time, a four port USB 2.0 hub, and NEC's trademark ECO Mode and carbon footprint meter, to name a few, although you will have to make do with a drop to 250 cd/m² brightness, and a 1680 x 1050 resolution instead of the full 1,920 x 1,200 on the 26-inch model. On the upside, the EA221WM's $390 price tag is a good deal more affordable than that of its larger counterpart, and you'll be able to get your hands on it sometime this month.