NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the additions of the 24-inch MultiSync® P242W-BK and P242W-BK-SV, entry-level professional desktop widescreen monitors with LED backlights.
The economical MultiSync P242W display joins the MultiSync P Series family, which features standard-gamut monitors designed for web, high-end desktop and photography applications to ensure accurate, consistent and repeatable color performance.
Its white LED-backlit AH-IPS panel only requires 29 watts of typical power while its ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on lighting conditions.
“The 24-inch P242W display gives professionals in color-critical jobs a powerful tool for managing and delivering superior content,” said Art Marshall, Product Manager for Professional and Medical Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “Built on the longevity of the MultiSync family of products, the P242W offers a broad feature set and robust 4-year warranty, translating to a very favorable total cost of ownership.”
The P242W offers a wide array of connectivity options with DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and VGA inputs. Additionally, it’s USB with DisplaySync Pro™ KVM feature can be used to operate two computers with only one keyboard and mouse.
Meanwhile, the MultiSync P242W-BK-SV features  hardware color calibration using the NEC SpectraViewII™ color  calibration solution to deliver accurate color in a simple-to-use and  affordable package.  The kit, which is  compatible with both Apple Mac OS and Microsoft Windows operating systems,  includes a customized calibration sensor based on the highly acclaimed X-Rite Eye-One  Pro and award-winning SpectraViewII calibration software.  
   
  The MultiSync P242W includes  the following features:
The MultiSync P242W-BK and P242W-BK-SV ship with a four-year limited parts and labor warranty and will be available in May 2013 at an estimated street price of $749 and $999, respectively.
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  Headquartered in Itasca,  Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and  provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade  large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema  projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops  leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide  variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital  signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America products,  call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.sharpnecdisplays.us. For digital images,  please visit https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/digital-media-library.  Follow us on our social media channels: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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