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NEC'S NEW SINGLE-BOARD COMPUTER REDUCES
COST, IMPROVES APPEARANCE OF DIGITAL SIGNAGE DEPLOYMENTS
June 17, 2008
Source: NEC
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading
stand-alone provider of commercial and residential LCD and
plasma displays and projectors, today announced its new MPD-SBC
Single Board Computer, which is compatible with the expansion
slots found on most NEC large-format LCD displays. The internal
PC eliminates the need for external cabling, mounting and
power supply equipment, thus providing simplified installation,
a clean look and reduced maintenance.
The MPD-SBC can be seen at InfoComm 08 June 18-20 at the Las
Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. NEC Display Solutions
will be located in Booth No. C1208.
The NEC MPD-SBC provides for a seamless internal PC solution
that is both cost efficient and flexible. It eliminates the
need for an external PC, increasing professional appearance
and reducing the bill of materials for the installation. The
expansion slot simplifies access to the PC and eliminates
the hassle of hiding hardware equipment.
"Installers and clients are tired of mounting PCs on
the back of displays, using expensive custom mounting equipment,
or locating in remote areas which require extended length
cabling and other equipment," said Jeff Blankensop, Director
of Business Development for NEC Display Solutions.
"The integrated PC is part of our overall solutions approach,
which includes LCDs specific to digital signage and the sourcing
of compatible hardware and software needed by our customers."
The MPD-SBC is available in two different options, allowing
both large and small businesses the flexibility required for
robust performance to process digital signage content. The
MPD-SBC-16 includes a 1.66-GHz Core Duo processor, while the
MPD-SBC-8 features an 800-MHz Celeron processor. Both models
can drive a second display with discrete imaging via a DVI-I
interface. Microsoft Windows XP Pro is loaded as the standard
operating system, and Linux is also supported.
The MPD-SBC-16 and MPD-SBC-8 are available for June 2008 shipment
at an estimated street price of $2394.99 and $1594.99, respectively.
Both feature a three-year warranty, matching that of NEC's
displays.
NEC is recognized for its comprehensive approach to digital
signage, offering customers assistance with design, financing,
integration, deployment and tech support. The 2007 World Digital
Signage Markets Report from Frost & Sullivan states, "NEC
was the leader in the world digital signage display market
2006 with 23.1 percent market share (the latest year for which
data are available). The company has built on its wide range
of product offerings in both LCD and plasma displays."
Additionally, for two years running, NEC has been the North
American and worldwide commercial market share leader in large-size
LCD displays, according to DisplaySearch (Q1 '08 Quarterly
FPD Public Display Shipment and Forecast Report).
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