CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Maxent, a leading provider of value-priced flat-panel display solutions for consumers, today announced the expansion of its line of feature-rich flat panel digital televisions with the availability of the 42-inch WVGA Enhanced-Definition Plasma Monitor (MX-42EPM20) in Best Buy stores nationwide. Delivering value and performance to the price-sensitive consumer market, this full-featured, ultra-sleek widescreen EDTV-ready plasma monitor includes integrated bottom speakers, advanced video processing and is capable of displaying millions of colors to deliver surreal picture quality.
Value-priced at $1,499, the MX-42EPM20 boasts a physical native resolution of 852 x 480 pixels and incorporates a MotionDSC(r) Video Processor, which provides 3:2 pull-down with Auto Bad Edit Correction, digital noise reduction, adaptive motion de-interlacing, auto flesh-tone correction, and an IIS(tm) (Intelligent Image Scaling) Engine to provide outstanding video quality and edge smoothing. In addition to an integrated 3D Y/C digital comb filter, the value-packed MX-42EPM20 features an RS-232 remote control port, infrared pass-through, image sticking protection, preset picture settings, and a wide variety of connectivity options including HDMI picture-in-picture, RGB input and composite AV/S-video.
Designed with convenience in mind, the MX-42EPM20 incorporates a quick access menu, auto video detection/synchronization, video last memory, quick view, direct input selection keys, sleep timer, and advanced black level extension.
"We see the trend of large-screen flat-panel technology quickly gaining mass adoption in the consumer sector, however many consumers are still unwilling or unable to spend the money necessary to get a good quality widescreen flat-panel display. Maxent's products are designed to provide consumers with exceptional performance at an affordable price," explained Brian Ballard, Vice President of Maxent. "With the introduction of the new MX-42EPM20, we're providing consumers with an ideal entry-level plasma solution that delivers performance far beyond entry-level expectations. Recognizing the price sensitivity of the consumer market and realizing the need to deliver a product that delivers the critical combination of both performance and value, we are introducing an enhanced-definition solution which we believe will provide the perfect large-format flat panel solution for consumers who have been on the fence about switching to flat panel technology."
For additional information about Maxent's digital display products, call (888) 373-4368 or visit www.maxentusa.com.
About Maxent
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.
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