The new monitor, the PX-42VP1 can be configured with up to four units in a freestyle layout according to the preferences of the user, making it ideal for displays in public areas, retail spaces and other applications. Currently, more than half of the plasma display market is accounted for by public area and business applications, where demands are strong for plasma monitors that offer larger screen sizes and freedom of layout for more creative settings. The new PX-42VP1 is aimed squarely at meeting these strong customer needs. Furthermore, the addition of an optional expansion kit, the monitor can be expanded to 9 or 16 PX-42VP1 plasma monitor panels. With frame width reduced to 3.25cm, frame impact in a four monitor multi-system is reduced.
Improved ventilation facilitates multi-screen integration.
The PX-42VP1 offers a concealed cabling layout that enhances flat surface layout configurations such as against walls, as well as a tilted floor stand and grip for hanging from cables. Design Eases Handling and Setup Carrying handle and stand make transportation and setup considerably easier. NEC is focusing on providing its customers with systems solutions to meet their needs, and the PX-42VP1 is therefore seen as a key product for this field in offering new applications and in meeting user needs. The PX-42VP1 will be exhibited at Makuhari Messe near Tokyo from October 5 th through 9 th for the Japan Electronics Show '99. The Plasma Engine System is developed by MiTAC Inc. and offers full-color analog signal output with wide screen support for plasma monitors.