NEC Launches Environment-Friendly LED-Backlit 22-Inch LCD

NEC announced its first LED-backlit desktop monitor. The new 22-inch MultiSync EA222WMe provides the same amount of brightness as other panel types but requires 20% less power due to its LED technology. In comparison to previous generation LCDs from NED, the EA222WMe uses up to 52% less power. The monitor also radiates up to 61% less heat, weighs up to 25% less, and uses up to 15% less packaging.

In addition, the monitor is compliant with ENERGY STAR 5.0, TCO 5.0, and EPEAT Gold standards. The monitor and cables in this display are free of mercury, halogen, and arsenic. To help users track their carbon savings, the display offers a resettable carbon footprint meter that calculates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The monitor also has a resettable cost meter that shows the user’s electricity cost savings via the On Screen Display.


The MultiSync EA222WMe features:

• 16:10 widescreen display with W-LED backlight
• 1680 x 1050 native resolution
• 30,000 dynamic contrast ratio
• 250 cd/m² brightness
• 4-way ergonomic stand
• Full connectivity with VGA, DVI, USB and DisplayPort inputs
• Integrated, down-firing multimedia speakers
• ECO Mode, resettable carbon meter and cost meter
• ENERGY STAR 5.0, TCO 5.0 and EPEAT Gold compliance
• Utilizes recycled plastics, bio plastic bag and paper filler

The EA222WMe comes with a full ergonomic stand, which offers 110mm height-adjust, tilt, swivel, and pivot functionality. The monitor also comes with a 3-year parts and labor limited warranty. It will be available this month for an estimated street price of $339.