CHICAGO - October 28, 2010 - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the new MultiSync® PA231W, a 23-inch professional graphics monitor designed specifically for photographers and users working in color-critical applications.

The MultiSync PA231W offers users enhanced connectivity, including DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs, VGA and a USB hub. Its unparalleled color performance brings 71.6% coverage of the NTSC color space, full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and a high contrast ratio of 1000:1. Graphics professionals will appreciate its 14-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) for precise color calibrations. Additionally, by utilizing DisplaySync Pro^TM technology, users can control two computers connected to the MultiSync PA231W with only one keyboard and mouse, each with its own color space. This feature is essential for photographers working in different color spaces and operating systems.

"The addition of the MultiSync PA231W provides our customers with more options when it comes to choosing a professional-grade display for their workspace," said Art Marshall, Product Manager at NEC Display Solutions. "Key technologies in this product combined with eco-conscious features enable users to depend on their monitor for accurate color, great ergonomics and convenience."

The widescreen MultiSync PA231W offers the following features:

• 1920 x 1080 full high-definition resolution
• 270 cd/m² brightness
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 14-bit 3D lookup tables for calibration
• 75.4% coverage of AdobeRGB, 96.6% coverage of sRGB and 71.6% coverage of NTSC color space
• 46W typical power consumption, 15W in ECO Mode^TM 
• DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs, VGA and USB hub (2 computers, 3 devices)
• 4-way ergonomic stand with 150mm height adjust, pivot, swivel and tilt
• AmbiBright^TM ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on external lighting conditions
• ECO Mode^TM, carbon footprint meter and cost meter
• DisplaySync Pro controls two computers with only keyboard and mouse
• Color Vision Emulation allows a quick preview of colors that emulate color vision problems
• ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliance