Since Christmas is approaching rapidly, an increasingly higher number of manufacturers announce certain products that will be out just in time for the shopping season that traditionally accompanies the respective holiday. And this is also (probably) one of the reasons why NEC, one of the world's most important manufacturers of LCD monitors and displays, has just released three new MultiSync LCD monitors, namely the standard-aspect 19-inch MultiSync LCD195NXM and the wide-screen 20-inch MultiSync LCD205WNXM and 22-inch LCD225WNXM models.

The MultiSync LCD205WNXM and the LCD225WNXM come in black, while the 19-inch LCD195NXM is available in both black and silver/white. All three computer displays are Windows VISTA compatible and offer NEC's exclusive NaViSet software, an intuitive graphical user interface. With this feature, users can easily adjust On Screen Manager (OSM) display settings via mouse and keyboard, allowing them to set the monitor to specific settings for color critical programs.

Furthermore, all of the three new LCD monitors feature thin bezels with both standard and wide-aspect ratio for more viewing area or convenient multiple monitor configurations, as well as a 4-way adjustable stand (110mm), pivot, swivel and tilt for ergonomic positioning. Moreover, they incorporate an USB 2.0 hub with four USB ports, integrated down-firing speakers supporting multimedia capability, touch-integration for expanded functionality as well as cable management system.

Other interesting features provided by the displays are the No Touch Auto Adjust, which eliminates the hassle of adjusting screen controls when connecting displays to a new system, as well as Ambix dual-input technology and Rapid-Response technology (5ms), which delivers virtually uninterrupted, undistorted viewing of high-speed, full-motion video.

"These new MultiSync 5 Series multimedia displays truly deliver price, performance and value, along with overall productivity," said Lynn Gu, Product Manager for NEC Display Solutions. "They incorporate most of the features of our higher-end enterprise displays, such as a four-way adjustable stand, four-port USB hub, down-firing speakers and touch-integration at a great price."

The new displays from NEC are not particularly expensive, if we take into consideration the features they provide. Thus, the LCD195NXM display will be available for around 300 US dollars when it hits the shelves in late November, while the LCD205WNXM and LCD225WNXM models, scheduled to arrive in December, will retail for $364.99 and $389.99, respectively.

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