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Large LCD panel offers good image quality in a variety of professional installation situations.
LCD monitors are now the norm when it comes to new computer desktops, and the economy of scale is affecting larger, installation-oriented panels as well. Whetherthe application is digital signage, videowalls, or more straightforward conference room installations, LCD panels of 30in. and larger are becoming increasingly affordable. They're also increasing in quality.
NEC's LCD 3210 (NEC lists a typical street price of $2,699, but I've found them on the Web for less than $2,000) is the smallest of the family of three products that also includes the 40in. LCD 4010 and the 46in. LCD 4610. Together they mark NEC's latest generation of LCD panels and, in many ways, the overall state of the technology for business and commercial LCD displays. They feature the very common native LCD-panel resolution of 1366x768, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a professional array of digital and analog connection options.
These options start with a digital-only DVI-D data connector, but also include a standard 15-pin RGB (in and pass-through out) and SxBNC RGBHV that can be used for component video. There is also a set of SxBNCs for component and HD video, as well as S-Video in/out and composite (RCA and BNC) in/BNC out.
Other connectivity options include an RS-232 control port; two RCA audio pairs; a stereo mini in and on-pair audio out, with a 7W stereo audio amplifier. Mountable side speakers are optional.
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES
The LCD 3210-BK I tested was built into the same black bezel and frame as many of NEC's and NEC/Mitsubishi's previous LCD panels. It's appropriately elegant and understated for business and commercial...