Consumers See the Light With ViewSonic's High Brightness Displays; UltraBrite Technology Provides Optimum Viewing of Video and Graphics.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2002 ViewSonic(R) Corporation, a worldwide Visual Technologies(TM) leader, today added to its award-winning line of monitors with four displays that provide enhanced viewing capabilities, including up to three times brighter images than current displays. The displays' features create brilliant, precise edge-to-edge images with great detail and color fidelity, giving users optimum viewing of graphics, video, games or TV. Two CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. displays, the P95f+ and the P75f+, and two LCD monitors, the VE510+ and the VX500+, are the first in ViewSonic's line to feature UltraBrite(TM) technology. With the touch of a button, users can increase screen brightness up to three times higher than normal, making these displays ideal for demanding professionals who require high-end performance and superior color richness when working on graphic or web design, video or photo editing See photo editor. , desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, or gaming applications. "Computer and video applications are becoming more complex," said Seth Ngin, product manager, ViewSonic Corporation. "Our high brightness capabilities provide professionals with an essential tool to not only help them design more intricate images, but view exceptional video, graphics or photography elements." The 19-inch (18.0" viewable screen) P95f+ PerfectFlat display has a super fine aperture grille The technology used for illuminating phosphors in Sony's CRT Trinitron monitors. Its results were especially valued in desktop publishing and graphic design circles for its color purity, color saturation and brightness levels. pitch of 0.25-0.27mm for creating sharp, crisp images and a maximum resolution of 1920x1440. The 17-inch (16.0 viewable screen) P75f+ also features an ultra fine 0.25mm aperture grille pitch and a maximum resolution of 1792x1344. The brightness of each display can be boosted up to 300 nits to optimize a variety of content. To complement current computing technology, the P95f+ and P75f+ are available in black or beige, and have an estimated street price of $345 and $235 respectively. ViewSonic is also providing LCD customers with the benefits of high brightness with the VE510+ and the VX500+. The 15-inch VE510+ is ideal for the small office/home office See SOHO. , education, government and corporate user with its combination of performance, style and price. At an estimated street price of $499, the VE510+ offers vivid color and crystal clear images with its 300 nits of brightness, a 450:1 contrast ratio and an optimum resolution of 1024x768. With its sleek, two-toned metallic and black design and 2x2-watt bezel The front cover of a desktop or tower computer case. The term also refers to the individual drive bay covers, which are removed to install CD-ROMs and other removable drives that require access from the front of the case. integrated speakers, the VE510+ provides a contemporary multimedia display that can be either wall mounted or placed on a desktop. Designed for technical users and corporate executives, the 15-inch VX500+ features a stunning 330 nits of brightness, a contrast ratio of 550:1 that renders brilliant and tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. color fidelity, crystal clear images and a 1024x768 optimum resolution. At an estimated street price of $539, the VX500+ is also a smart choice for multimedia functionality with its bezel-integrated speakers, soft-touch controls and microphone. The VX500+ features OptiSync(TM) technology for analog and digital inputs. Standard with all four displays is an OSD (1) (On-Screen Display) An on-screen control panel for adjusting monitors and TVs. The OSD is used for contrast, brightness, horizontal and vertical positioning and other monitor adjustments. lock option to prevent accidental changes to personalized monitor settings. The products are also TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. '99 and Energy Star certified to meet the world's strictest standards for emissions and power consumption. The P95f+, P75f+ and VE510+ will be available in June through authorized ViewSonic resellers, distributors and mail order catalogs. The VX500+ will be available in July. The products are backed by a limited, three year warranty on parts, labor and backlight back·light n. A type of spotlight, used in photography, that illuminates a subject from behind. tr.v. back·light·ed or back·lit , back·light·ing, back·lights , and are eligible for ViewSonic's optional Express Exchange(R) service, which guarantees a replacement monitor within 48 hours where service is available. ViewSonic also offers toll-free technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day. About ViewSonic ViewSonic Corporation, a Visual Technologies leader, offers comprehensive display solutions for today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. , Internet, education and entertainment markets. The company's products have won more than 1,000 awards globally from independent publications and organizations. Headquartered in Walnut, Calif., ViewSonic was founded in 1987 and is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation with more than $1 billion in worldwide annual sales. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at tel: 800/888-8583 or 909/869-7976; fax: 909/468-3736; or www.ViewSonic.com. Trademark footnote: All corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies. |
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