MAG InnoVision Introduces 17-inch Monitor Utilizing FD Trinitron Technology; New 796FD is Built for Professional and High-End Graphics Applications.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1999-- MAG InnoVision MAG Innovision is a Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer and provider of visual technology, specifically CRT monitors, liquid crystal displays, projectors, plasma displays, and HDTV technology. , one of the industry's leading suppliers of high-end color monitors and display technology, Friday introduced the 796FD, a new 17-inch monitor utilizing flat-surface FD Trinitron(R) technology to produce an extremely fine on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. image with zero distortion at the edges. "The new 796FD is the first in a series of flat-surface, or flat-screen, cathode ray tube See CRT. (hardware) cathode ray tube - (CRT) An electrical device for displaying images by exciting phosphor dots with a scanned electron beam. CRTs are found in computer VDUs and monitors, televisions and oscilloscopes. (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. ) monitors that MAG InnoVision will be announcing within the next 3 months, including a 19-inch in November, a 15-inch in November and a 21-inch in the first quarter of 2000," said Paul Bockstedt, vice president of marketing and sales. The company is also planning to expand its line of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. ) and conventional CRT monitors into the year 2000. Flat surface CRTs feature a flatter viewing surface than traditional CRT monitors, eliminating even the minute distortion produced by conventional, rounded screens. MAG's new, flat-screen FD Trinitron(R) CRT technology also enables the manufacturer to produce monitors that are lighter and smaller than most CRTs, while maintaining the same screen size. The 796FD is a "Plug and Play" system for trouble-free installation in "Wintel PC99/2000" (Windows software/Intel microprocessor) applications, and the monitor is compatible with PCs, Macs and most UNIX-based workstations. The 796FD's high-quality image targets professional, engineering and high-end graphics applications. With its 16-inch viewable area, key performance specifications include a 0.24 mm stripe pitch with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels at 96 K Hertz. The screen's anti-glare, anti-static and anti-reflection coating ensures easy, long-term viewing. "JAG judge advocate general (J.A.G.) n. a military officer who advises the government on courts-martial and administers the conduct of courts-martial. The officers who are judge advocates and counsel assigned to the accused come from the office of the judge advocate " Button Provides "One-Touch" 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. Control The 796FD also features MAG's signature "JAG" controller, a rotating button built into the front of the monitor's 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. . The single-button JAG controls on-screen display (OSD) of viewing parameters, allowing the user to quickly and easily fine tune the 796FD's brightness, color contrast and other factors. MAG's new monitor provides power management features that make it U.S. EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. Energy Star-compliant and the 796FD also meets the demanding Swedish 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. '95 and MPR-II standards for low radiation emissions. The 796FD weighs 38.6 pounds and measures 16.7-inches in width, 16.7-inches in height and 18.1-inches in depth. E-Video Maximizes the Video Performance of the Screen 796FD is equipped with E-Video button, a video performance enhancement device, consisting of four pre-set adjustment modes: (1) Full Screen, (2) More Brightness, (3) Warm Color, and (4) Golden Color. With this built-in feature, 796FD can provide very user friendly control to optimize its front screen performance, in particular, for playing 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. and CD programs. Flat On Screen, Big On Support In addition to the hardware itself, the 796FD features a three-year warranty on parts, CRT tube and labor. MAG also backs its product with a one-year, 48-hour MAGic Advanced Replacement Program: should the monitor need repair within the first year of purchase, MAG will ship a replacement unit to the user via 48-hour shipping service at no cost. The company also offers toll-free technical support and an extensive interactive tech support procedure via the Internet. MAG monitors are available on the retail level at such outlets as Computer Discount Warehouse and Wal Mart as well as the company's roster of distributors, including Ingram Micro, Merisel and Tech Data. MAG's Ultimate Reseller Program provides its authorized resellers with demo units, advertising co-op, collateral materials, special pricing on accessories and sales incentives/rewards. Available in October 1999, the 796FD carries an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $349. To find the nearest MAG location, contact the company toll-free at 800/827-3998, or visit the company's Web site at www.maginnovision.com. MAG InnoVision MAG InnoVision, based in Irvine, is one of the industry's largest manufacturers of computer monitors and display technology. Founded in 1989, the company services more than two million customers per year. MAG InnoVision CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors, ranging in screen size from 15-inches to 21-inches, are available throughout North America from the company's network of distributors, authorized resellers, direct sales and retail outlets. Note to Editors To obtain the 796FD for product review purposes, contact the company's Director of Marketing, Kirk Li, at 949/487-9267, or e-mail to kli@maginnovision.com. A .TIF file of 796FD product photography is also available by the same means. |
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