NEC X431BT X431BT : press release

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NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS EXPANDS SPECIALTY X SERIES WITH

DISTINCTIVE BAR-TYPE LCD DISPLAY

X431BT Offers Professional-Grade Features in Atypical 16:4 Size

CHICAGO – August 3, 2010

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NEC Display Solutions of America

, a leading provider of

commercial LCD

display and

projector

solutions, announced today a unique addition to

its X Series, the 43-inch X431BT bar-type display. This professional-grade LCD was

designed for those customers who want to capitalize on digital signage but do not have

an environment that allows for standard-sized screens. These types of areas can include

transportation facilities, quick-service restaurants and retail stores.

The X431BT expands the messaging options for customers with its DisplayPort, HDMI

and DVI-D connectivity. The bar-type display can be utilized for different styles of

content, including menuboards, scrolling text and advertising of new promotions. To

further opportunities for potential deployments, it can be mounted in both landscape and

portrait orientation. Customers who want to maximize the benefits of installing an

X431BT can employ the display’s Picture in Picture (PIP), Picture on Picture (POP) and

side-by-side modes to show information in different ways. Two inputs can be displayed

simultaneously in any of these modes by either maintaining one aspect ratio or evenly

stretching both images to fill each half of the screen.

“Digital signage is constantly changing, and NEC is thrilled to contribute to the industry

with a new display that can be used long term in atypical spaces,” said Keith Yanke,

Director of Product Marketing for NEC Display Solutions. “The X431BT carries with it the