NEC continues to roll out 1080p LCDs aimed at commercial apps and this is its latest, the MultiSync LCD5220. Claiming to be the first professional grade 52-inch display, its for when the
65-inch LCD6520 is too big, and the
4620 just isn't big enough. Equipped with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, its thin bezel, Digital Signage Technology Suite and TileMatrix technology make it perfect for a video wall of up to 25 displays, measuring 20 feet diagonally. NEC's been a leader in the digital signage market and with this panel its aiming to stay there when this panel ships in April for $8,149. While we keep an eye out for more news from the 2008 Digital Signage Expo, check out a couple more pics after the break and we're sure the purchase order will write itself.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Yubastard @ Feb 27th 2008 4:01PM
I wish my room's walls covered in it.
tsavage @ Feb 28th 2008 2:32AM
your samsung has a 10000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, keyword being dynamic. its regular contrast ratio is far less.
Nec makes amazing sets. we have two of them at work and they blow away my samsung 4665f.
Peter @ Feb 27th 2008 4:28PM
I wish companies would stop producing crappy contrast ratio LCDs while marketing them as Professional grade. Seriously, my 46" consumer Samsung LCD has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
TrentD @ Feb 27th 2008 5:13PM
Seriously, your Samsung doesn't have anywhere near a real-world 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
The difference is that professionals aren't dumb enough to have the wool pulled over their eyes by overstated specs like your Samsung panel has, so manufacturers publish more realistic numbers to that market.
Your statement should say: "I wish companies would stop producing crappy contrast ratio LCDs while marketing them as Professional grade, when really they have more like an 800:1 contrast ratio and look like crap compared to a decent plasma."
Charles @ Feb 28th 2008 8:44AM
I'm in the dark here. What's digital signage as regards a monitor?
TrentD @ Feb 28th 2008 10:32AM
Digital signage is basically targeted advertising delivered to a computer monitor or television monitor. It's usually computer served. Lots of retailers are starting to do it for advertising purposes. Probably the most common application is in airports, for flight announcements, etc.
A monitor specifically designed for digital signage typically would have either a VGA or DVI input, and would be designed to run 24/7 for years on end without problems. They usually don't have tuners, because there's no need.
Some common displays are from NEC (like this one), and Pioneer and Panasonic plasmas are commonly used as well (professional models).