NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial  LCD display and projector solutions, announced today four new digital projectors in its M  Series, the 2,800-lumen M282X, 3,200-lumen M322X, the 3,200-lumen M322W and 4,000-lumen M402X models.

Using the latest DLP®  technology from Texas Instruments, the M Series portable projectors deliver high  contrast images (10,000:1) and filter-free maintenance. The M Series also  includes eco-conscious features like ECO Mode™, which increases lamp life up to  10,000 hours, while lowering power consumption, as well as quick start (3 to 4  seconds) and auto power-on via the RGB input connector.  Remote diagnostics enable the user to monitor  and make adjustments to the projectors from afar. The M Series portable  projectors also boast the ability to transmit images from computers, tablets and  smart phones using DisplayNote and NEC’s own Wireless Image Utility.

“The new portable  projectors give educators and businesspeople powerful tools to achieve their  organizational objectives,” said Rich McPherson, Senior Product Manager of  projectors for NEC Display Solutions. “The Plug and Play intuitive setup, easy operation  and bright images provide a hassle free setup that results in superb image  quality so audiences can focus on the material being presented.”

The M282X, M322X,  M322W and M402X digital projectors include the following features:

• XGA and WXGA resolutions
• DLP engine, featuring BrilliantColor™  Technology

• Carbon savings meter, which calculates the positive effects of       operating the projectors in ECO Mode

• Lamp life up to  10,000 hours in ECO Mode
• Top cover lamp, which provides for easy lamp  changes without removal of the projectors from their mounts
• 3D HDMI, which plays high-definition 3D video  from Blu-ray players
• 3D Ready, using DLP Link™ technology
• Dual HDMI inputs to connect to multiple external  devices
• Wireless LAN (optional) for image  transmission from a computer
• USB Viewer, which  allows presentations using a USB flash drive in lieu of a PC
• Built-in Access Point for direct connection  from a tablet, smart phone or PC
• Built-in wall color correction presets
• Image Express Lite software, which provides  wired and wireless data and audio transmissions via peer-to-peer or over a  network
• Power management, which enables the  projectors to automatically turn off when an incoming signal is not detected  from any of the inputs
• Powerful 20-watt speaker
• Variable audio-out,  which allows the remote control to adjust the volume of self-powered external  speakers connected to the projectors

• Low power consumption (0.2W in stand-by mode), which minimizes energy       costs

The M282X, M322X, M322W and  M402X models ship with a two-year limited parts and labor warranty, and will be  available in April 2014 at an estimated street price of $629, $699, $799 and $959,  respectively. The lamp is covered for one year or 500 hours, whichever comes  first. Education customers receive an additional year on their warranties.  Meanwhile, Star Student customers can receive  an additional two years on their warranties with product registration. To  qualify, visit www.necstarstudent.com for registration details.