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ViewSonic Continues Market Share Momentum with Five New Projectors.


Starting at Price Points of $399, Latest Offerings Support Diverse Applications, from Presentations to Movies and Gaming

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.  -- After more than doubling its projector market share in 20061, ViewSonic([R]) Corp. today delivered on its aggressive commitment to bring more projector options to users in the office, on the road or at home with five projectors--the PJ503D, PJ506D, PJ556D, PJ588D and PJ358. In addition to providing mobility and versatility, the projectors provide affordability and value with estimated street prices (ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. ) as low as $399. The PJ503D, PJ506D, PJ556D, and PJ588D also incorporate Texas Instrument's 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 ([R]) technology--the industry's leading display capabilities--with other ViewSonic features, to meet the diverse presentation and entertainment needs of offices, classrooms, homes and religious sanctuaries.

"As ViewSonic rolls out new offerings for the home entertainment market, we're also maintaining our focus on business and education applications," said Jeff Volpe, vice president of marketing, ViewSonic Americas. "From fully featured, ceiling-mounted projectors for university lecture halls, to portable powerhouses for corporate road warriors
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, ViewSonic is continuing to deliver innovative display products for any application."

PJ503D, PJ506D and PJ556D - Enterprise Power and Value for Education

For organizations that require outstanding performance on a budget, the PJ503D, PJ506D and PJ556D include display features scaled to fit their needs for breakthrough ESPs of $399, $699 and $899, respectively. With plug-n-play designs that are easy to install and use, the 1500 lumen PJ503D and the 2000 lumen PJ506D feature an 800x600 SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes.  native resolution, while the 2000 lumen PJ556D offers a native resolution of 1024x768 XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. . The projectors deliver bright images and clear video, along with a whisper mode to extend bulb life and reduce fan noise during important presentations.

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The powerful PJ588D, sold for an ESP of $1,199, boasts 3,000 lumens of brightness and a 2000:1 contrast ratio to display crisp, detailed animated presentations or video conference calls at a 1024x768 XGA native resolution. The projector supports multiple inputs, including RBG RBG Royal Botanical Gardens
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, composite and S-Video, and also can display video sources on a remote monitor to allow presenters to see what is being projected on the screen behind them. For added convenience, users can unplug the PJ588D at the conclusion of a presentation, saving valuable "cool down" time without risking damage to the bulb. Its feature set also includes a Daylight mode; an integrated ambient light sensor that detects lighting conditions and automatically corrects picture settings to deliver optimum image quality in any setting; an Eco mode that can extend the life of the bulb up to 4,000 hours; and enhanced security features to prevent unauthorized usage and theft.

PJ358 - Portable and Professional

For mobile workers or businesses seeking a versatile, portable projector, the PJ358 LCD projector See LCD TV, data projector and LCD panel.  packs 2,000 lumens of brightness and a 1024x768 XGA resolution into a sleek, compact device weighing less than 4 pounds. Featuring exceptional versatility, the PJ358 has a USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB.  that allows users to present images including JPG See JPEG.

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 and M-JPG directly from a USB flash drive See USB drive. , eliminating the need to travel with a PC. It can also project a 60-inch screen image from less than five feet away, allowing users to present big ideas in small rooms. With a remote control, whisper mode, security features and auto-keystone correction for easy set-up, the PJ358 offers features that fit a variety of business needs. The PJ358 is available for an ESP of $899.

The PJ588D, PJ506D, PJ556D and PJ358 are available now through authorized ViewSonic professional audio-visual resellers, distributors and solution providers. The projectors will be sold with ViewSonic's superior customer support program that includes a three-year limited product warranty, 24/7 technical support and one year of Express Exchange([R]) service at no additional charge. ViewSonic also provides a one-year lamp warranty.

For more information on ViewSonic projectors or to locate an authorized ViewSonic dealer, visit www.ViewSonic.com/projectors or call 800.888.8583.

About ViewSonic

ViewSonic([R]) Corp., a worldwide leader in visual display products, allows users to "See the Difference[TM]" by offering 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. , education and consumer electronics markets. The company's products have won more than 2,000 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
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. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corp. at tel: 800.888.8583 or 909.869.7976; fax: 909.468.3736; or www.ViewSonic.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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 the performance expectations of ViewSonic products, business opportunities or financial performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, ViewSonic's dependence on third-party manufacturers; its need to maintain and expand its sales channels; market acceptance of ViewSonic's products; general industry trends, including cyclical trends in the PC and visual display industries; and the impact of competitive products and pricing alternatives. Investors are advised to read ViewSonic's Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly the section entitled "Factors that May Affect ViewSonic's Business and Financial Results."

Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and ViewSonic undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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