14 DAY TRIAL // While Point of View uses the literal term of the word “green” to describe its upcoming GeForce GTX 470 and GTX 480 graphics adapters, NEC has adopted the metaphorical meaning in its description of the AccuSync AS231WM, the company's latest 23-inch LCD with advanced power saving and environment-footprint-reducing design features. Meant to satisfy the needs of small to medium businesses, the product seeks, as all appealing devices must, to combine both performance and environment-friendliness in a single package.
The AS231WM is built in a way that allows it, according to its makers, to use 50% less power and mercury than competing solutions. The display does this and still supports a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and a brightness of 250 cd/m2. In addition, the monitor uses the 16:9 aspect ratio, has a 5ms response time, boasts the EPEAT Silver rating, ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliance and TCO 5.0 compliance.
Furthermore, the display boasts the ECO mode technology, which enables end-users to switch between energy-saving modes of operation. In Power Saving Mode and Power Off, the device only consumes 0.4W.
"Coupled with its affordable price point, this 23-inch AccuSync display builds upon NEC's leadership in green technologies," Lynn Gu, product manager of NEC Display Solutions, said. "The wide format allows end-users to be more productive by expanding their work area so they can view multiple application windows at the same time. Also, the unique touch-integratable feature empowers diverse business applications."
Besides being optimized for efficiency, the display also has touch-integration capabilities, VGA and DVI-D with HDCP connectivity, is tilt adjustable and has a built-in carbon footprint meter, which allows users to easily track carbon savings. Finally, the device is certified for Windows XP/Vista/7, has a three-year parts and labor warranty (including the backlight) and will start shipping in May, at a street price of $269.