Maxent Expands Line of High-Performance Affordable Flat Panel Displays with Launch of Feature-Rich 50-Inch WXGA Plasma Display

Available Nationwide Through Best Buy Stores at a Retail Price of $2,999, the HDTV-Capable 16:9 Maxent's 50-Inch WXGA Plasma Display (MX-50X3) Cost-Effectively Delivers to Consumers the Space-Saving Advantages of Large-Format Flat-Panel Technology


CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 31, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Maxent(tm), a leading provider of value-priced flat-panel display solutions for consumers, today announced the availability of the high-performance 50-inch WXGA Plasma Television (MX-50X3) through Best Buy retail stores nationwide. Available now at a MSRP of $2,999, the widescreen HDTV-capable plasma television features detachable side-mounted speakers, dual high-definition video inputs and advanced video processing.

The Maxent 50-inch 16:9 WXGA Plasma Television (MX-50X3) features a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a RGB resolution of up to 1366 x 768. Boasting a high contrast ratio of 3000:1, the MX-50X3 incorporates MotionDSC(r) video processing to support 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down, digital noise reduction, and takes advantage of an IIS(tm) (Intelligent Image Scaling) Engine for outstanding video quality. The robust feature set of the MX-50X3 includes an RS-232 remote control port, advanced audio processing, and a wide assortment of connectivity options including High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) with HDCP support, RGB input and loop-out, composite/S-video inputs, dual high-definition component video inputs, discrete audio inputs, and outputs for an external subwoofer and integrated speakers.

"With the addition of the new 50-inch MX-50X3 to our flat-panel product offering at Best Buy stores nationwide, Maxent continues to drive the adoption of high-performance LCD and plasma displays into the mainstream consumer market," explained Brian Ballard, Vice President of Maxent USA. "The versatile MX-50X3 delivers to consumers an affordable, versatile large-format plasma display that incorporates a broad host of cutting-edge technologies and connectivity features making it an ideal solution for users who want to establish or upgrade their home entertainment systems."

The Maxent 50-Inch 16:9 WXGA Plasma Display (MX-50X3), is a high-performance, feature-rich, high-definition television which is capable of displaying 16.77 million colors and provides multi-scanning PC monitor support up to 1366 x 768. The MX-50X3 features a high brightness output of 900 cd/m2 and supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i SDTV/EDTV/HDTV, and NTSC.

In addition to an RS-232 control port, the MX-50X3 is one of the most versatile displays on the market offering detachable side-mounted speakers and a variety of connectivity options including: composite with S-Video, two sets of high-definition component video inputs, HDMI with HDCP, RGB input and output, and audio output for an external subwoofer and integrated speakers.

For additional information about Maxent's digital display products, call (888) 373-4368 or visit the company's Web site at www.maxentusa.com.

About Maxent USA

The Maxent brand is the affordable line of value-packed plasma and LCD digital displays for the consumer market offered by Regent USA.

Headquartered in City of Industry, Calif., Regent USA is a supplier of affordable advanced consumer electronics solutions including LCD and plasma displays, and high-end, high-performance, technologically advanced LCD and plasma monitors for the commercial, education and government sectors, and home theater environments.

For additional information about and the Maxent product lines, visit the company's Web site at www.maxentusa.com.

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