Tokyo, April 10, 2007--- NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. will begin sample shipment of a new 2.7-inch (6.8-centimeters-diagonal) quarter video graphic array (QVGA), amorphous silicon, color, thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module, part number NL2432HC17-07A, in August. The new LCD module delivers industry-leading luminance of 550cd/m2 in the category of LCD modules for portable equipment.

The main features of the new LCD module are as follows:

1. Industry-leading luminance of 550cd/m2
Enhanced backlight system efficiency realizes high luminance of 550cd/m2 - 2.75 times brighter than the conventional product, part number NL2432HC17-02A - even though power consumption has only increased by 60%. This results in an improved system that achieves outstanding visibility in any use environment.

2. 2.6mm thickness breaks the 3mm barrier and achieves slim line finish
Optimal design of the total LCD module realizes a significant reduction in size. At 2.6mm thick, the new LCD module is 20% (approx. 0.6mm) smaller than its preceding model; NL2432HC17-02A. The size reduction will enable manufacturers to significantly downsize portable devices equipped with the new model.

3. Equipped with timing controller and DC-DC converter
Equipped with a timing controller and a DC-DC converter, the new LCD module offers a range of benefits to manufacturers of portable information devices, from a reduction in development costs and lead time, to the miniaturization of portable information devices.

NEC LCD Technologies has been developing high value-added, small-sized LCD modules, not only for next generation personal digital assistants (PDAs) and personal navigation devices (PNDs), but also for a variety of portable equipment for industrial use such as handheld bar-code scanners, and handheld ordering terminals.

“Screens boasting high levels of visibility to enable clear display of a variety of information and facilitate easy reading are highly sought after for on-site use in the industrial market. Our new LCD module answers these markets needs by achieving industry-leading luminance of 550cd/m2,” said Masaaki Hiroshima, Product Planning Department Manager at NEC LCD Technologies. “NEC LCD Technologies continuously strives to develop products that fit the needs of the entire industrial market. We are committed to answering all of our customers needs, all the time, with unmatched market quality.”

NEC LCD Technologies will also begin selling two new amorphous silicon color TFT LCD modules - a 2.7-inch (6.8cm-diagonal) quarter video graphics array (QVGA), transflective-type color TFT LCD module, part number NL2432HC17-04A that achieves high reflectivity of 35%, and a 2.7-inch (6.8cm-diagonal) quarter video graphics array (QVGA) transmissive-type color TFT LCD module, part number NL2432HC17-05B that achieves high luminance of 350cd/m2, in May.

All three new LCD modules will be exhibited at Display 2007, which is being held from April 11-13 in Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.

* Please see the attachment for the main specifications of the new LCD module.

Main Specifications of the New 2.7-Inch LCD Module (NL2432HC17-07A)
Main Specifications of the New 2.7-Inch LCD Module (NL2432HC17-04A)
Main Specifications of the New 2.7-Inch LCD Module (NL2432HC17-05B)

About NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd.
NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd. is one of the world's leading providers of high-quality, innovative, active-matrix liquid crystal display (AM-LCDs) modules for the industrial and high-end monitor markets. The company focuses its development on four core technology areas: ultra-wide viewing angle SFT technology with high luminance, wide color gamut and fast response; NLT technology for high visibility in any kind of ambient light environment; VIT technology to add extra value to LCD modules; and adaptive design technology, which together meet a variety of specialized needs for the flat panel display markets. NEC LCD Technologies' worldwide support includes sales and marketing affiliates NEC Electronics America, Inc. (www.am.necel.com) and NEC Electronics Europe (www.eu.necel.com) that offer specialized display solutions to their respective markets. NEC LCD Technologies employs approximately 1,200 people worldwide and offers one of the broadest product portfolios for the medical, factory automation, test and measurement, entertainment, kiosk, POS and ATM markets. Additional information can be found at http://www.nec-lcd.com/en/index.html