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CHICAGO - October 1, 2009 - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced today the addition of three new desktop monitors to its AccuSync Series. With two widescreen displays and one standard-aspect display, this series offers small-to-medium-sized business users a reliable, environmentally-conscious and technology-rich desktop monitor solution.

The energy-efficient 19" AS191, 19" widescreen AS191WM and 22" widescreen AS221WM monitors consume up to 48% less energy than their predecessors.  All three models offer an EPEAT^TM Silver rating, and ENERGY STAR® 5.0 and TCO 5.0 compliance, giving users confidence that these displays are environmentally preferable purchases. ECO Mode^TM technology allows users to maneuver between two energy-savings modes. Additionally, the tilt functionality provides flexibility and enhanced comfort for AccuSync users.

"NEC's AccuSync Series has continually provided business users with the features they need to accomplish day-to-day work and the components that keep them up-to-date with the latest display technology," said Lynn Gu, Product Manager for NEC Display Solutions.  "These three new models carry on that long-standing tradition of dependable, high-quality and environmentally-responsible desktop monitors without the large price tag."

A partial list of the AccuSync Series features includes:

• VGA and DVI connectivity
• Up to 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 5ms fast response time
• Tilt adjustability
• Touch integratable (AS191WM and AS221WM only)
• Space-saving, down-firing multimedia speakers with headphone jack (AS191WM and AS221WM only)
• Two-step ECO Mode for significant power consumption savings (AS191WM and AS221WM only)
• Carbon footprint meter for tracking of carbon savings
• EPEAT Silver rating
• ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliance
• TCO 5.0 compliance

The AS221WM will begin shipping in October 2009 with an estimated street price of $249. The AS191 and AS191WM will begin shipping in November 2009 with an estimated street price of $199 and $189. The displays ship with a standard three-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD displays, professional-grade large-screen LCD, a diverse line of 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, professional, education, medical and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com.