BenQ Unveils Products at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show that Aim to Lead the World in Visual Enjoyment.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 International CES South Hall, Booth #22617 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2004 Company Introduces Diverse Line-Up of New "Networked Lifestyle" Devices BenQ will be introducing a full-line of new products that bring together the style and functionality for today's "networked lifestyle" at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show, January 8-11, 2004 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV. BenQ will focus on its display innovations to bring a higher level of visual enjoyment with its products, from the newest models of LCD TVs, LCD monitors and digital projectors. In 2004, the focal point focal point n. See focus. of BenQ products are its display innovations. These display innovations are defined by: Brightness, brightness levels; True Color, true-to-life color palettes; Sharpness, image and color clarity; Contrast, light and dark levels; and Motion, less "streaking" and "ghosting See ghosting server and ghost. " of images. "BenQ is proud to offer a wide variety of digital-based products that enhance the lifestyle of the new 'networked' consumer," said Ralph Tang, president of BenQ America Corp. "As consumers look for multi-purpose and convergent devices, BenQ is ready to deliver them. Everything BenQ creates and develops has been created to uphold BenQ's belief that 'Enjoyment Matters.'" New product highlights include: -- LCD Monitors - BenQ is showcasing new LCD monitors, including 17-inch, 19-inch, 20-inch and 23-inch models, which combine next-generation LCD technology with a sleek new look. The BenQ FP767-12 and the Innovations Award-winning FP783 are new 17-inch LCD monitors that feature 12ms response time. Larger displays featured are BenQ's new FP951 19-inch LCD monitor, the FP2091 20-inch LCD monitor and the FP231W 23-inch widescreen LCD monitor. -- LCD TVs - As one of the largest manufacturers of LCD monitors, BenQ is utilizing its strength in high-quality panels to develop and expand its line of LCD TVs. The BenQ DV2680 16-inch LCD TV, DV3080 30-inch LCD TV and DV4680 46-inch LCD TV have been added to extend BenQ's current line of LCD TVs that are HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates compatible and come with built-in TV tuners and speakers, as well as Composite, S-video and D-Sub inputs. -- Digital Projectors - BenQ adds to its extensive digital projector line with two new home theater projectors, as well as a "crossover" $999 digital projector. BenQ's digital projectors utilize proprietary BenQ video-processing technology to support the latest DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic (TM) chip sets from Texas Instruments. The BenQ PE8710 features the TI HD2+ chipset and PE7800 features the TI Matterhorn chipset, while the BenQ PB6100 is the latest entry into the sub-$1,000 digital projector line. Other product highlights: -- Digital Entertainment - To tie in home entertainment with products, BenQ is introducing the DRD DRD Dopa-Responsive Dystonia DRD Dividends Received Deduction DRD Drag Rescue Device (firefighter bunker) DRD Deputy Regional Director DRD Data Requirements Document DRD Direct Reading Dosimeter DRD Department of Redundancy Department 510 DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. recorder/Media Gateway and the DRD310 home theater in a box A "home theater in a box" (HTIB) is a common name for a relatively inexpensive integrated home entertainment package, usually including a DVD player, surround sound capability, and a radio tuner in one box. system. -- Joybee - The Joybee line of digital audio players will make its debut in the U.S. With its stylish design and easy-to-use functions, the Joybee series delivers high-quality digital music. The digital audio player line includes the Joybee 110, Joybee 120, Joybee 150 and Joybee 700. -- Keyboards/Mice - To match the current movement towards slimmer and sleeker products, BenQ is introducing a new line of high-performance and stylish keyboards and mice under the Profile Series to accommodate the latest in digital products. The Profile Series of keyboards feature the patented S-Key(TM) (scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends ) technology. -- Digital Cameras - BenQ's latest digital cameras encompass style, performance and affordability. The 5-mega-pixel BenQ DC C50 and 3.1-mega-pixel DC S30 both possess a color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor color LCD screen, dual storage modes, optical and digital zoom, and come with a Lithium-ion battery. -- Optical Storage - The BenQ DW800A 8X DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. drive will also be showcased at CES. The DW800A delivers 8X write on DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. formats and 4X rewrite on DVD+RW speeds. -- Joybook - BenQ is redefining the notebook with the Joybook 8000 series. From super-wide screens, high brightness and contrast levels, as well as a built-in 24X DVD/CD-RW combo drive, the Joybook offers a sleek, modern design that allows it to stand out from the crowd. About BenQ BenQ is an industry leader in networking lifestyle devices with an expertise that encompasses display, storage, imaging, wireless and broadband areas. BenQ has manufacturing plants in Malaysia, Mexico, China and Taiwan. The company has 15,305 employees worldwide, supporting a strong global sales marketing and service network spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas. BenQ has research and development facilities in Taiwan, China and the U.S., and has more than 2,000 research and development employees. BenQ has amassed 1,225 global patents. For more information, visit BenQ.com. |
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