January 2002 — Special Feature
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Winter 2002 Presentation Products Guide
RCA/Thomson Commercial Electronics' PHD50300
is a 50" digital plasma HDTV monitor with a digital video resolution
of 1,365 x 768 and a 500:1 typical panel contrast ratio.
Its display is about 4" deep and offers a 160-degree viewing angle. The monitor's built-in stereo amplifier enhances stereo performance and can power optional speakers. RCA/Thomson Commercial Electronics, (800) 336-1900, www.thomsoncommercial.com.
Samsung Electronics introduces four new TFT flat-panel displays: the SyncMaster 151B, 171B, 151S and 171S, all available in 15" and 17" monitor sizes. The B series slim monitors are Pivot Enabled, and come with a swivel base for instant switching between portrait and landscape viewing. The 17" 171B features a Patterned Vertical Alignment screen, the latest technological advancement in liquid crystal cell structure. It also has an ultrafine pixel pitch of 0.264 mm with a maximum XGA resolution. The S series is offered as a more affordable option to the B Series. The 17" model features Advanced Imaging Scaling for high-quality images and offers a 0.297 mm pixel pitch with a maximum XGA resolution. Samsung Electronics, (800) SAMSUNG, www.samsungmonitor.com.
Zenith's 46 
Series computer-ready TV monitor-receivers are made for educators'
large-screen computing applications in both Windows and Mac
environments. Offering 27", 32" and 36" models, the 46 Series offers
true SVGA resolution with crisp computer images. By incorporating
Zenith's PCZ3000 computer card, 46 Series models are capable of
delivering up to a 1,600 x 1,200 resolution, with a refresh rate of
100 Hz. The 46 Series offers educators exclusive features, including
a SuperPort for easy installation of accessory modules without
removing the cabinet back, which also makes tampering difficult; and
easy-access front audio/video jacks. Zenith, (888) 865-3026,
www.zenith.com.
