NEC launches low-cost green LCD
updated 04:50 pm EST, Tue February 2, 2010
NEC adds eco-friendly, affordable 17-inch LCD
NEC has added a new 17-inch LCD monitor, the AS171 to its lineup on Tuesday. The 4:3 aspect ratio monitor is made with the environment in mind, and uses 21 percent less power and has half of the mercury content of the ASLCD73VX-BK model it replaces. It has a built-in 2-step ECO Mode for two levels of energy savings. A carbon footprint meter is integrated as well for tracking carbon savings.
More traditional specs include a 1280x1024 native resolution, 900:1 contrast ratio and a 5ms response time. One each of DVI and VGA provides the connections, and the monitor has tilt adjustment.
The AS171 will cost $159 when it ships later in February.
