It is part of the MultiSync EA Series and bears the name of EA294WMi

Apr 2, 2013 06:57 GMT  ·  By

Though NEC Display Solutions of America releases new monitors often enough, they don't really stand out too much, most of the time, but the latest addition to the MultiSync EA Series proves that there can always be exceptions.

The clear difference between the new 29-inch MultiSync EA Series EA294WMi and most other monitors is the aspect ratio.

While, normally, panels get 16:9 (widescreen) of 4:3 (what used to be the normal format), the newcomer boasts a 21:9 panel. The native resolution is, thus, 2560 x 1080 pixels.

The company envisions it as an alternative to using a pair of 19-inch screens, one with 29% lower energy requirements.

NEC included Picture by Picture/Side by Side (PBP) functionality, which allows two sources (TV, PC, media player, servers, etc.) to display things at once.

"The EA294WMi continues a long tradition of NEC monitors that have forged new and better ways of working for people across a spectrum of industries," said Kevin Christopherson, director of product marketing for desktop displays at NEC Display Solutions.

"This 29-inch MultiSync model fulfills the NEC mantra of innovation, while keeping the environment top of mind through its LED backlighting, reduced power consumption and fewer hazardous materials."

NEC expects various professionals to show interest in the new product and its 25,000:1 DCR (1,000:1 typical contrast ratio), 6ms response time, adjustable stand (with portrait-to-landscape mode switching, tilt, pivot) and six inputs: HDMI/MHL, two DVI-D, two VGA, one DisplayPort.

The corporation further included a 4-ports USB 2.0 hub (two on the front, two at the back) and a pair of 1W speakers.

Other specs include Smart Sensing technology (ambient light and human sensors), ControlSync (for multi-screen setups), ECO mode, carbon footprint meter, cost meter, Energy Star 5.1 and TCO 6.0 Compliance, and EPEAT Gold rating.

Basically, the NEC MultiSync EA294WMi is a special-purpose screen with more than its fair share of environmentally friendly technologies. Sales will start in May, for $799 / 799 Euro.

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