NEC NP500 Press Release - Page 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Philip Anast Tech Image (for NEC Display Solutions) (847) 279-0022, x238 [email protected] NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES FULL-FEATURED PORTABLE NETWORK PROJECTORS Wired Networking, Remote Monitoring, Closed Captioning, Bright Output for Education and Corporate Environments CHICAGO - September 3, 2008 - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading standalone provider of commercial and residential LCD and plasma displays and projectors, announced today four new feature-rich projectors to supplement the renowned NP Series. The NP400, NP500, NP600 and NP500W provide bright images and wired network connectivity to users who require remote monitoring and control at a value price. All four projectors include built-in closed captioning to decode and display text information from a video for the hearing impaired, allowing users to easily communicate with all audiences. Each projector allows for maximum brightness when there is limited lighting control, with the NP400 at 2500 lumens, NP500 at 3000 lumens, NP600 at 3500 lumens and the NP500W at 3000 lumens. The projectors are XGA native resolution, with the exception of the wide-format (WXGA) NP500W, and are ideal in classroom installations, meeting and training rooms and portable applications. "These new entry-level networkable projectors provide key features at a reasonable price, with each projector being a step up from the next, giving users flexibility in finding a projector which best suits their specific needs," said Rich McPherson, Product Manager at NEC Display Solutions. "Their vast number of features coupled with affordable pricing make them ideal for users who require a cost-effective yet innovative solution."