Yes, proving that there is indeed still a market for 4:3 aspect ratio 17 inch LCD monitors, NEC announces a new 17 inch model in the form of the MultiSync LCD175M. Designed primarily for business environments (you know.. IT, corporate, educational needs where large format 16:9 aspect ratios might not make sense), the LCD175M features an EPEAT Gold rating, ENERGY STAR 5.0, and TCO 5.0 compliance and comes with the following specs:

• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 5ms response time
• 250 cd/m2 brightness
• 1280 x 1024 resolution
• Height adjust (50m) and tilt capabilities
• 50% less mercury content and power consumption than its predecessors
• Two-step ECO mode for power consumption
• Carbon footprint meter for tracking of carbon savings
• Downward-firing multimedia speakers with headphone jack
• Recycled plastic partially utilized in chassis structure

The MultiSync LCD175M will begin shipping this month for an estimated price of $179 dollars.

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