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NEC Unveils Large Display for High Ambient Light Environments

NEC's MultiSync X554HB is designed for use in areas with high ambient lighting.

NEC's MultiSync X554HB is designed for use in areas with high ambient lighting.

NEC Display Solutions has unveiled a 55-inch display, the MultiSync X554HB, designed for use in areas with high ambient lighting.

The display features a brightness of 2700 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 5,000:1. Additional features include:

  • DVI-D, RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin), HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity, along with a built-in Open Pluggable Specification slot;
  • NFC sensor to reduce installation costs; and
  • Quarter-lambda optimal film to improve readability for users wearing polarized sunglasses.

"Integrated into this unit are self-diagnosing and real-time temperature sensors that link to five thermodynamic cooling fans and act as a system to dissipate standing heat that can build up within the display," according to a news release. "On top of that, the liquid crystal panel itself contains a higher than conventional temperature rating of 110°C, which will greatly reduce the risk of the panel going isotropic in direct sunlit applications."

Available this month for $5,299, the X554HB comes with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty. Visit necdisplay.com for more information.

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