NEC drew praises for its MultiSync LCD8205, being named as the most striking and Best Digital Signage Product for InfoComm09. The 82 inch display was the unanimous choice of readers of Rental and Staging Systems Magazine, acknowledging the rich color and clarity that this NEC solution brings to the world of business and advertising.

“Rental & Staging Systems readers have bestowed another great honor on NEC Display Solutions with their selection of the LCD8205 display as Best Digital Signage Product,” said Jean McLaughlin, Senior Product Line Manager for NEC Display Solutions. “The massive 82-inch display delivers the ‘wow-factor’ for companies and organizations seeking to convey brand messages in an eye-catching, large format.”

The LCD8205 can be installed in either portrait or landscape orientation and tiled together for a video wall in up to a 4×4 matrix. An automatic ambient light sensor also monitors changing light conditions to subtly optimize the brightness level to the environment.

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It seems that we are now shifting to larger and easily customizable video viewing, in particular, video wall technology. Normally resorted only by businesses and of course the filthy rich, it looks like Samsung has lined up a new video wall system for the people who invest heavily in expensive and multiple video displays.

With the release of the Samsung Ultra-Definition Display System, a new era in video wall solutions enters. The new system is integrated with Samsung’s UX and UT Series displays with the product cost based on application.

“Our UD System effectively addresses the requirements of vital applications in government and law enforcement agencies that need to make critical decisions based on comprehensive, accurate information from multiple sources.” - Mr. J.H. Kim, President, Information Technology Division, Samsung Electronics America Inc.

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Samsung Electronics has unveiled their latest UT series, a revolutionary video wall technology aimed to build seamless video walls. Among the models lined up under the UT series include:

• 460UT ($6,922)
• 460UTn ($7,845)
• 460UTn-UD ($8,614)

“Our customers have been waiting for this solution, because the UT Series is truly the standard for video wall technology with a bezel that is one of the smallest in the industry and an ID solution that allows integrators to quickly build dynamic video walls,” said J.H. Kim, President of Samsung Electronics America’s Information Technology Division.

The new Samsung UT series is perfect for people who are not satisfied with their current setup of LCD sets. With the new video wall technology, Samsung is able to simplify and streamline video wall design, the 460UT’s ultra-narrow bezels create only 6.7 mm bezel to bezel, when tiled, providing a near-seamless viewing experience.

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NEC Multisync P401

When it comes to advertising and promotional support, the larger screens are ideal. And with LCD technology being among the popular brands to deliver such solutions, they have two LCD screens that cater to such needs.

NEC Multisync P461

The two NEC LCD solutions are the 40” P401 and the 46” P461. These are ideal for quick-service restaurants, airports, public information, healthcare and retail environments. These two new Multisync LCD monitors will be on display at InfoComm09 from June 17 to 19.

Features:

• 1920 x 1080 full high-definition resolution
• Brightness of 650 cd/m2 (max)
• Contrast ratio of 3000:1 (P401, typical) and 4000:1 (P461, typical)
• Premium-grade panel with additional thermal protection for the most demanding digital signage industry requirements
• Sealed panel design, which provides protection against dust, grease and steam in less than optimal environments
• Industry’s most extensive control, diagnostic and communication management tools, including NaviSet, Ethernet, RS-232 and DDC/CI
• Enhanced video wall capabilities, including Individual or Group ID functions; copy settings function; TileMatrix and TileComp
• Enhanced Digital Signage Technology Suite, which offers more than 30 advanced features making it easier to deploy and manage multi-screen networks
• AmbiBright, which ensures constant and consistent brightness in any lighting condition via the ambient light sensor
• Carbon footprint meter, which informs and motivates responsible use of the display by calculating and tracking carbon savings
• Optional accessories and products for the P401 and P461 include the video wall color calibrator, stand, speakers, tilt wall mount kit, digital signage kit, single board computer, DVI daisy chain module and internal HD-SDI card

The MultiSync P401 and P461 are priced at $1,999 and $2,299, respectively as well as a 3 year warranty. Shipping will start in July.

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Here is another great video wall solution form Planar Systems Inc. Made for commercial and control room video walls, they require minimal installation space. The Clarity Matrix system aims to provide better displays and resolution, maximizing LCD technology in delivering the expected visuals for which they were intended for.

The Clarity Matrix incorporates 46″ commercial-grade LCD panels that tile together with only a 7.3mm image-to-image gap. The Matrix’s LCD “blade” module - unique within the control room and digital signage industry - weighs less, generates less heat, aligns precisely, services easily, and is less susceptible to “in-wall” failures compared to traditional LCD display designs.

Features:

• 46-inch diagonal, 700 nit commercial-grade LCD panels
• 7.3mm image-to-image gap when tiled together
• Ultra-slim profile - 4.5 inches from wall to screen
• Optimized mounting and fine-grain alignment scheme
• Off-board electronics design for reduced downtime
• Redundant power supplies
• Built-in network-based health monitoring, status and control

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SmartAVI is a familiar name in the world of visual solutions. Its latest addition is aimed more on the business aspect of visual delivery, the StretchPro Display Wall Solution, providing a new model that intends to deliver high-definition DVI-D video and images at resolutions up to 1920×1200 over a 2×2 video wall/digital signage configuration using real-time scaling.

The hardware is capable of stretching an image over four display screens, each displaying one-fourth of the original image, while maintaining perfect resolution on each screen.

One of the key features of this unit is that StretcherPro can go well beyond its “default” capacity of a 2×2 video display control system. When used in concert with SmartAVI’s other video wall products, StretcherPro can go from a 2×2 video display solution all the way up to 128 screens

As an entry-level display wall solution, StretcherPro has been aggressively priced at $3,299.00.

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LCD technology has made raves for the private consumers but they are likewise a growing demand for businesses who advertise with flare. Today, we see a lot of public places making use of LCD technology, getting in with the times for a better quality promotional channel that helps businesses get the exposure that they need. And along those lines, you will notice a brand serving that niche, that of which is NEC.

In 2008, NEC introduced the MultiSync 15 Series in response to customer requests for value-priced, commercial-grade displays. The 46-inch MultiSync LCD 4615 is the latest, and largest, addition to the series, which already includes 32-inch and 42-inch screens.

As with other models in the line, the 4615 has NEC’s TileMatrix technology, which allows it to be part of a 16-display (4-x-4) video wall, while the TileComp feature compensates for the display’s bezel size to create a more seamless wall.

Available now with a current street price of approximately $1,900, the MultiSync LCD 4615 offers a fantastic picture and feature-set to businesses looking for a relatively affordable entry into digital signage.

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NEC unveils a large format display in the NEC MultiSync X451UN. It measures 46 inches and an ultra-thin display that is bound to be noticed and wanted by home theater geeks who want to get to the next level of home entertainment technology.

The multi-monitor display sports a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio LCD panel with 1360 x 768 WXGA native resolution, and a brightness of up to 700 cd/m2 with a contrast ratio of 3000:1.

This classy NEC offering is expected to come out this April and will cost $6,000.00.