CML200B

Westwood, Mass ––  October 30, 2002 –– Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT) has added a high contrast 20.1” flat panel LCD display to its line of high performance monitors. The new CML200B provides an expanded display area with a native resolution of 1600 x 1200 for graphics, imaging, CAD/CAM/CAE, as well as for general business use. It features MVA technology for superior sharpness, brightness and color reproduction across wide viewing angles with an extended life backlight that lasts twice as long as most competitive models. 

The CML200B uses approximately 2/3 less desk space than most comparable CRTs. It provides sharp, distortion-free images at viewing angles of 170 degrees in both horizontal and vertical directions.

The monitor delivers a full 20.1” viewing area (408 x 306 mm) and has a pixel pitch of .255 mm. It also features 250-nit brightness and an outstanding 500:1 contrast ratio. 

With its extended life backlight, the CML200B has an average backlight life of greater than 50,000 hours - double the useful life of competitive products that average 25,000 hours.

The CML200B also has analog and digital (DVI-D) inputs, side-mounted detachable speakers, an integrated microphone and a headphone jack. An auto-adjust function provides quick, beautiful picture adjustments.

PC & Mac (some Macs may require an adapter) compatible, the CML200B meets the VESA FPMPMI (Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface) standard, enabling wall-mounting with third party mounting arms. This product also features a Kensington Security Port.

The CML200B is TCO ’95 approved. It complies with one of the world’s strictest standards for low radiation, safety, ergonomics and power management. The new monitor comes in a black cabinet and is available for shipping from Hitachi distributors on November 13th with an MSRP of $1599.00.

About Hitachi
Hitachi America, Ltd, monitor sales group is a leading supplier of display technology in the U.S. With numerous product awards for excellence, Hitachi displays provide superior quality at value prices to business, education, government and professional markets. For more information please contact Hitachi America Display Customer Relations at 1-800-441-4832, or via email to 
[email protected]. Information is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.hitachidisplays.com.

Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, consumer electronics and semiconductors, and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North America. For more information, visit www.hitachi.com. 

Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company, with approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2001 (ended March 31, 2002) consolidated sales totaled 7,994 billion yen ($60.1 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors, including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, materials and financial services. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's Web site at http://global.hitachi.com. 

*At an exchange rate of 124 yen to the dollar.