CHICAGO, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you tired of going all the way to the movie theater when you want to enjoy an exciting, jaw-dropping entertainment experience? Having your own home theater is now a reality for millions of people throughout the country. Sure, it would be cool to be the envy of your friends by owning the latest flat screen entertainment technology. But it used to seem like something only the rich and famous could afford. Until now.

NEC introduces the new Showcase Series(TM) home entertainment projector and plasma display line which offers first-time buyers to discerning enthusiasts a complete range of vivid, adaptable and reliable large screen display choices. The Showcase Series includes two new wide screen HT projectors and four next-generation plasma models (two 42", a 50" and a 61"), along with the award-winning high-contrast HT1100(TM) projector. And, with the new Showcase Series home entertainment line, consumers can now outfit their entire home room-by-room with NEC large screen displays.

According to Ron Gillies, senior vice president and general manager for the Visual Systems Division of NEC Solutions, studies show that Americans are spending more time at home and using display technology to connect with friends and family. "A projector in the family room or basement is ideal for movie night or a neighborhood video game competition, while a plasma display in the living room or loft offers a sleek, decorative look and space-saving functionality for high definition television, computer use and much more."

Vivid, Adaptable and Reliable

The Showcase Series complete line of home entertainment projectors and plasma displays are engineered in NEC's world-renowned design labs and optimized for vivid image quality, high brightness and resolution and real- life color reproduction in almost any environment. The projectors and plasma displays provide an adaptable range of screen sizes (from 42" to 200") for the entire house, HD signal compatibility to future-proof the investment and a full assortment of intuitive accessories that complement the room. NEC rounds out its Showcase offering with professional grade reliability and performance backed by unsurpassed product service and support.

The estimated street price of the new HT projectors starts at $1,495. They are available now and come standard with a two-year limited parts and labor warranty. The estimated street price of the new plasmas starts at $2,995. They are available now and come standard with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty (one year for the panel).

For further information on NEC's Showcase Series line of projectors and plasma displays, please visit http://www.necvisualsystems.com/ or call 1-800-NEC-INFO.

About NEC Solutions (America), Inc.

NEC Solutions (America), Inc. is a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. As an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.1), NEC Solutions America taps into a global resource network to help clients leverage technology to achieve a competitive edge. Providing mobile enterprise computing systems, biometric security solutions, business intelligence, projector and plasma display solutions, business service management and IT professional services, NEC Solutions America delivers its expertise with the personal attention needed to address individual situations. With headquarters in Rancho Cordova, Calif., NEC Solutions America maintains research, marketing, sales and support facilities throughout the United States. Information regarding NEC Solutions America can be found at http://www.necsam.com/ .