ViewSonic Brings Big Screen Value to Retail Customers; A90f Combines Rich Feature Set and Competitive Pricing.Business/Technology Editors WALNUT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2001 ViewSonic(R) Corporation, a worldwide Visual Technologies(TM) leader, today added to its award-winning line of 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 with an affordable 19-inch (18.0" viewable) display designed for everyday applications at home, at school and at the office. The A90f features ViewSonic's PerfectFlat(R) screen technology, which ensures edge-to-edge images, sharp focus and minimized ambient light reflection. The A90f has an ultra fine 0.21mm horizontal (0.25mm diagonal) dot pitch for sharp, crisp images and a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200. Shadow Mask A thin screen full of holes that adheres to the back of a color CRT's viewing glass. The electron beam is aimed through the holes in the mask onto the phosphor dots. There are generally more holes per inch than the maximum resolution obtainable from that monitor. See slot mask. Technology also guarantees that no horizontal damper wires are visible on screen. An optional ViewSonic USB hub A device that increases the number of USB ports on a PC. However, since the hub plugs into one of the USB ports on the computer, the total number of additional ports is minus one. For example, a four-port hub adds three new ports. snaps conveniently into the base to allow users to connect to multiple USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. peripherals. "With a 19-inch (18.0" viewable) screen and many special features, the A90f offers excellent performance at an affordable price," said Eric Cox, senior product manager, ViewSonic Corporation. "It is the right display solution for people who want a bigger, better display in their home or office, without the high price tag." The A90f includes a new 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 function to prevent personalized monitor settings from being accidentally reset, and ViewSonic Wizard software for ease of set-up and installation. The A90f is currently available through authorized ViewSonic retailers, including Best Buy, Comp USA, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, , Fry's Electronic and MicroCenter, at an estimated street price of $299. The A90f is backed by a three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. on parts, labor and CRT, and is eligible for ViewSonic's optional Express Exchange(R) program, which guarantees a replacement monitor within 48 hours where service is available. ViewSonic offers 24-hour, toll-free technical support, seven days a week. About ViewSonic ViewSonic Corporation, a Visual Technologies leader, offers comprehensive display solutions for today's business, 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 $1.3 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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