WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1998-- Hitachi NSA introduces the new 3S SeriesTM of Super Space Saving monitors featuring the shortest depth of any 21" (20" viewable) monitor on the market today. Measuring a scant 18.5" in depth and weighing only 61 lbs., the SuperScanTM 813 is the first of Hitachi's new series of short depth monitors. This superior quality monitor provides a rock solid refresh rate of 80Hz at its maximum resolution of 1856 x 1392 and 90Hz at 1600 x 1200, yielding flicker-free images that reduce eyestrain and decrease viewer fatigue.

The SuperScanTM 813 will be positioned as the mid-range product of Hitachi's new 21-inch (20" viewable) space-saving monitor family. Manufactured to one of the highest specifications available on the market, but sold at a mid-range price, this monitor provides a new level of precision graphics and rich colors while conserving desktop space.

Featuring Hitachi's proprietary PrecisionFocusTM technology with a multi-step dynamic focus gun, the 813 provides a super-fine dot pitch of 0.22mm horizontal and 0.16mm vertical that form one of the crispest, brightest images available today. Utilizing advanced flat-square Invar shadow mask technology, Hitachi's design reduces both the horizontal and vertical dot pitches to one of the lowest in the industry. The result is crisper, clearer, images - even at the corners and edges.

"This is without a doubt one of the best monitors available in the industry today. With high refresh rates, superior clarity and the shortest depth available of any 21" monitor on the market, we expect that this monitor will move into a leadership position in the 21" category," said Kevin Bowler, General Manager of Hitachi/NSA. "We did extensive internal comparison testing and we firmly believe that this monitor will be one of the best values for its level of quality in the industry today."

The SuperScan 813TM also features five language selections and Hitachi's EasyMenuTM on-screen controls with adjustments for color temperature, degauss, moire, trapezoid, pincushion and more. This monitor also is user and environmentally friendly with features such as TCO '95 compliance (the strictest industry standard for low emissions and energy consumption), AG/AS coating for low glare, Windows '98 compatibility as well as Windows `95 Plug & Play.

Hitachi NSA, a member of the Hitachi Group, is a leading supplier of display technology in the United States of America. With numerous product awards for excellence, Hitachi NSA provides superior quality displays at value prices to business, education, government and professional markets. For more information please contact Hitachi NSA Customer Relations at 1-800-441-4832, or via email at [email protected] see the SuperScan 813 Data Sheet.