NEC Solutions (America), Inc. has announced a $1500 manufacturer's suggested retail price drop on its PlasmaSync 42VP4 and 42VP4D plasma display models and a $6000 MSRP reduction on its 84-inch plasma solution, the PlasmaSync 84VP4. NEC has also announced reduced pricing on its projectors, with a $2000 MSRP decrease for its MT860T installation projector and a $500 MSRP drop for the HD-capable ShowCase SeriesT HT1000T projector. ??NEC's PlasmaSync 42VP4 and 42VP4D offer users built-in stereo audio as well as the choice between an anti-reflective screen (the 42VP4) or an anti-glare screen for high ambient lighting conditions (the 42VP4D).  The displays also feature wide VGA resolution, a built-in programmable timer, 3x3 matrixing capabilities, and a phosphor protection system. The PlasmaSync 84VP4 is a bundled 84-inch plasma display solution consisting of four matrixed 42VP4 displays plus an included wall mount. ??With 2800 ANSI lumens of brightness and extensive input options, the SVGA resolution MT860 is an installation projector with optional wired or wireless networking and a suite of security features to prevent theft. ??Purchasers of the HT1000 buying the product through September 30, 2003 can also take advantage of either a $500 rebate or a free anamorphic lens that enables display of 16:9 content using the projector's full XGA panel resolution. ??The PlasmaSync 42VP4 and 42VP4D are now available through NEC resellers at a suggested retail price of $4495, with the 84VP4 available at an MSRP of $18,975.  The MT860 is available at a retail price of $3295, while the HT1000's MSRP is $4995.

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