NEC's MultiSync X461UN LCD - 645 square feet, 46 inches at a time
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted February 5th 2009 5:43PM
posted February 5th 2009 5:43PM
Sure, a 30-inch display is one thing, but what do you do when you want a truly immersive computing experience? Like, "your entire apartment" immersive? NEC's MultiSync X461UN is a 46-inch LCD monitor with an ultra-thin (7.3mm) screen bezel designed specifically for large format commercial signage. It can be used alone or configured in up to 10 x 10 matrices for a total video surface of about 645 square feet. That's a lot of signage! Each single LCD has a 16:9 aspect ratio with 1360 x 768 WXGA native resolution and an estimated price of $6,000. Available in April, 2009 -- and we only hope you can wait that long. Full PR after the break.
[Via SlashGear]
[Via SlashGear]
CHICAGO - February 2, 2009 - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, today announced the innovative 46-inch MultiSync® X461UN ultra-narrow professional display.
The 46-inch large-format display is intended for video wall solutions, where its ultra-narrow bezel allows for a screen-to-screen distance between two neighboring MultiSync X461UN displays of only 7.3 millimeters, a near 500-percent improvement from NEC's previously revolutionary 34-millimeter MultiSync 20 Series displays. The MultiSync X461UN can be deployed in video wall matrices of up to 10x10, creating a total surface area of approximately 645 square feet. The barely discernable transition gap between displays ensures a homogenous picture across the matrix.
"The ultra-narrow MultiSync X461UN continues NEC's tradition of ground-breaking bezel design by providing the near seamless experience that is required for optimal, eye-catching performance in video wall matrices," said Jean McLaughlin, Senior Product Line Manager for NEC Display Solutions. "When used in an impressive tile matrix, the MultiSync X461UN makes for an attention-grabbing display solution. The 46-inch display has been specifically created for rigorous 24/7 use where high reliability is key, and it incorporates a professional-grade panel with a built-in expansion slot, allowing customers flexibility and ease of use."
The MultiSync X461UN can be combined with many of NEC's large-format accessories, such as the MPD-SBC-8/16-2 single-board computer, SB-I008WU DVI daisy-chain module or SB-L007KK HD-SDI card. These add-ons provide a cost-effective way to source and manage display content. The NEC accessories' ability to be fully integrated into the X461UN expansion slot eliminates the need for external distribution equipment and power supply, thus providing for a clean look that simplifies installation and reduces maintenance without compromising quality.
The 46-inch ultra-narrow display is ideal for digital signage in lobbies, broadcasting, public venues, retail areas, transportation applications, and financial environments. Through the optional SpectraView II™ color calibration kit (NEC SVII-PRO-KIT), tiled X461UN displays will have identical color settings, ensuring color uniformity and fidelity across multiple screens and creating a perfectly matched image in tiled environments. Additionally, NEC's new Network Control and Communication feature enables the highest level of remote display management and includes such features as automatic email notification in which users are alerted to instances like overheating and lamp failure.
Included in the MultiSync X461UN are the following features.
- Professional-grade LCD panel and components for the most formidable digital signage industry requirements
- 1360 x 768 WXGA native resolution in true 16:9 aspect ratio, maximum brightness of 700 cd/m2 and typical contrast ratio of 3000:1
- Ground-breaking ultra-narrow bezel of 7.3 millimeters (screen-to-screen)
- TileMatrixT, which enables video walls (up to 100 displays in a 10×10 matrix)
- Built-in expansion slot, which allows for seamless integration of current and future NEC accessories and third-party components
- SpectraView II Color Calibration Solution, which ensures color uniformity and fidelity across individual and multiple screens, creating a perfectly matched image in tiled environments
- Network Control and Communication, which provides the highest level of remote display management and includes such features as automatic email notification for diagnostic purposes
- Carbon footprint meter, which informs and motivates responsible use of the display by calculating and tracking carbon savings
- CableComp+T technology, which equalizes the video signal to reduce color distortion and improve sharpness for both analog and digital connections on long cable runs
- Rapid ResponseT technology, which delivers virtually uninterrupted, undistorted viewing of high-speed, full-motion video
- Diverse input connectors, allowing for maximum compatibility and flexibility during product implementation
- Optional wall mount and bezel kit
Thanks for throwing the naked Weird Al in there, Joseph!
That's what she said.
umm... no. Just no.
Why would anyone want a 7.3mm bezel? Piece of crap compared to NEC's 3.65mm bezel of the X461UN.
(For those who are slow, it's 7.3mm TOTAL between screens)
I used to be the biggest Weird Al fan ever!!! He's so talented.
smells like nirvana was a good song too. it was hilarious.
Have you heard his ebay song? It's hilarious, and on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYokLWfqbaU
Wow, for 46" I expected a bigger res than that.
It's for signage, remember?
@ ToasT:
Still, a little more res wouldn't hurt! The co I work for installed 6X4 plasma wall, and because the wall is so close, you can clearly see the blurs.
I'm not asking for something ridiculous, especially when even 28" tellies come with 720p min now.
This digital signage company i used to work for, InLighten, has been using video walls like this for the past 8 months. They are so awesome when they are put together and make you wish you had it in your living room.
We have a 3x3 wall of rear projection edgeless screens with a Jupiter Fusion processor running it all. Do these setups require a $40k PC with lots of video outputs to operate or is there some kind of embedded tech in the screens that takes care of the scaling? Just wondering. It would cost a lot to replace all of our screens but if they don't need a new $40k processor it might be worth it.
@neodorian:
Speaking just of the install that we did, we had a custom PC built, but with only 2 outputs. I don't know the specifics, but another piece of equipment handled putting the images onto the wall. I don't think you need a hefty PC, in short.
hahaha, is that weird al? Hahahahaha. Who ever does your images. You deserve a beer, sir.
I was thinking about Weird Al's song "Frank's 2000 inch TV" as I clicked on the link to read this article and there he was.
that's the size of my apartment :(
1. The man in the back is showing more skin than I ever want to see on someone like him :-D
2. I'm still waiting for NEC to invent a giant HD-LCD house
that's weird al if you didn't get that from the above comments :)
I got that -- comment still applies :-)
Sweet, where can where can I see one of those houses? :)
I met Weird Al last August! He is my hero.
spend 6 g's on 768p? nah, way to overpriced and shitty res
The only reason that it is 6g's is because it has all of those professional components. You should see the prices on 1080p Color Grading displays or 1080p field monitors. Film equipment makes this thing look cheap. For example, the new RED LCD is 7" and 1024x600 I believe. And compared to conventional film equipment that is cheap.
life size pr0n
That would be such a terrible resolution for a standalone display.
Wow...Cool~
Damnit, I can only afford 99 of them!
how many people just read the post just because they saw weird al in it?