NEC Adds 23-Inch Desktop Display To MultiSync EA Series

NEC announced a new 23-inch desktop display for use in enterprise business environments, education, and government applications. The new MultiSyncEA231WMi is a 16:9 widescreen monitor with several advanced features including an IPS panel, which enables a large viewing angle and excellent image stability. The EA231WMi is NEC’s first desktop display with DisplayPort technology.

To help conserve energy, the EA231WMi features a one-touch button for ECO Mode, allowing users to quickly switch between two energy-saving modes and turn off the monitor. The EA231WMi also has a built-in ambient light sensor that detects the brightness of the environment and adjusts the display with the most appropriate brightness setting.

“Our innovative 23-inch product offers a variety of new technologies to our desktop line, bringing the best features available to our customers and achieving the highest standards for ergonomics and environmental friendliness,” said Lynn Gu, Product Manager for NEC Display Solutions. “The EA231WMi is a 'green display' that utilizes several features for the user's advantage, creating settings that lengthen the display's life and working cohesively with any environment in which it is placed.”

Other features of the EA231WMi include:

• 4-way ergonomic stand (110mm height adjust, pivot, tilt and swivel)
• Two-step ECO Mode for significant power consumption savings
• Three-step ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment
• Carbon footprint meter for tracking of carbon savings
• DisplayPort, VGA and DVI connectivity
• EPEAT Gold compliance
• Energy Star 5.0 and TCO 5.0
• New cabinet design with intuitive, multi-directional NaViKey
• Integrated 4-port USB 2.0 hub
• Space-saving, down-firing multimedia speakers with headphone jack
• Dynamic Video Mode with five presets for real-time optimization of image quality
• Built-in carrying handle
  

The EA231WMi will begin shipping in August for an estimated street price of $379. The display comes with a standard three-year parts and labor warranty.