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dation, monitor locking, and a colorimeter
function. The MultiSync LCD2690W2-BK-
SV and LCD3090W-BK-SV wide-gamut,
widescreen LCDs use ColorComp technol-
ogy to reduce LCD uniformity errors. The
company's SVII-Pro-Kit, which includes a
color measurement sensor and Spectra-
ViewII calibration software, is available as
an accessory for select NEC
LCD displays for $329. Spec-
traViewII software can be purchased
separately for $105. The LCD2690W2-
BK-SV and LCD3090W-BK-SV, which
are each backed by a four-year parts and
labor warranty, are available for $1449 and
$2449, respectively.
NEC Display Solutions of America;
www.necdisplay.com
Graphics boards
Low-profile Graphics
Nvidia has unveiled its Quadro NVS
420, a low-profile professional graph-
ics solution designed to maximize
display real estate with a small form-
factor computer. The new release
boasts Nvidia nView display software
and support for up to four 30-inch
displays at 25 6 0x16 00
resolution, with the goal of
increasing users' productivity. In addi-
tion, the Quadro NVS 420 professional
graphics solution features display grid-
lines, virtual desktops, and an extended
Windows Taskbar. The Quadro NVS 420
GPU offers a large frame buffer, high
memory bandwidth, and Nvidia Unified
Driver Architecture, ensuring forward
and backward compatibility with Nvidia
software drivers. The Nvidia Quadro NVS
420 GPU is now available and carries a
price tag of $499.
Nvidia; www.nvidia.com
