May 2004 — Product Watch
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Presentation Products
The LCTV-30W LCD TV is just one of the many impressive displays from NetTV (www.net-tv.net). Featuring WXGA resolution, the LCTV-30W offers a crisp, clear image with capabilities to display more than 16 million colors. The 30" diagonal display fits easily into any classroom and comes with two 5-watt speakers. Additional features that add to the picture quality include a 500:1 contrast ratio, 15:9 aspect ratio, 0.5025 mm dot pitch and a 0.16 ms response time. The 45-lb. LCTV-30W comes standard with inputs for composite, component and S-Video. It also includes a TV tuner, as well as features picture-in-picture and picture-on-picture display modes.
Sharp Electronics (www.sharpusa.com, 866-4-VISUAL) has announced a new line of large-format LCD monitors that are packed with features beneficial for most schools and universities. The LC-M3700 is a 37" display that offers an impressive 1,366 x 768 resolution for a 16:9 HDTV. With an 800:1 contrast ratio and exclusive Bright Pixel Reduction, the LC-M3700 ensures exceptional image quality. Sharp's LC-M3700P incorporates all of the key benefits of the LC-M3700, with the addition of an integrated acrylic protective overlay that makes it ideal for use in high-traffic areas such as classrooms and lecture halls. The LC-M3700P's anti-glare and low-reflection properties also allow it to work well in bright classrooms. In addition, both displays feature 60,000 field-replaceable backlights for extended longevity.
The L30W36 by Zenith Electronics (www.zenith.com, 888-865-3026) is a truly flat LCD HDTV monitor that delivers superior quality images. The 30" HDTV display offers WXGA resolution and a 400:1 contrast ratio, which together produce extremely detailed images. With a 170 degree by 170 degree viewing angle, students seated almost anywhere in the classroom will achieve distortion-free viewing. The L30W36's digital visual interface provides an uncompressed transfer of high-definition video from a digital video source to a digital display device, while High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection ensures copy protection of the content displayed. In addition, educators will find that multiple inputs allow the L30W36 to be connected to DVD players, VCRs or computers.
NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America (www.nec-mitsubishi.com) has added a 20" LCD monitor to its award-winning NEC MultiSync LCD 60 Series line. The new NEC MultiSync LCD2060NX display is ergonomically designed to maximize computing comfort with a thin-frame cabinet design, as well as a height-adjustable stand that offers tilt and swivel capabilities. It delivers a sharp 0.255 mm pixel pitch, 600:1 contrast ratio and a maximum resolution of 1,600 x 1,200. A high-bright backlight enhances readability and its No Touch Auto Adjust feature automatically attunes the screen settings for optimal viewing when the monitor is first turned on. Equipped with Rapid Response technology, the monitor provides full-motion video display with typical response times of 25 ms or less, which virtually eliminates ghosting or blurring. In addition, the monitor includes NaViSet software that allows users and administrators to easily adjust display settings with a mouse and keyboard through the On Screen Manager.
