August, 2001

ViewSonic^® adds more style to professional LCD range
Elegant 15" and 17" TFT multimedia LCD monitors

ViewSonic, a leading worldwide provider of Visual Technology^™, presents the newest additions to its range of professional LCD monitors with the stylish VX500 and VX700, finished in a striking matt-silver and black casing. As the first models to sport this new design concept, these ViewPanel^® Series monitors are sure to enhance the look of receptions or other areas where a smart image is important. They will also optimally blend with conventional HiFi's and TV's in a domestic environment, while incorporating the cutting-edge technology expected from the display specialist.

VX500 - Engaging design with state-of-the-art technology

A perfect synthesis of innovative technology and design, the true 15" VX500 offers great value for money in the professional multimedia monitor segment.

Its sophisticated matt-silver and black finish oozes style and does not leave anyone doubting users' appreciation of aesthetics. The compact form and ultra-slim profile ensure the VX500 requires just the bare minimum of desk space.

However, this ViewPanel^® Series model also stands out with its impressive technological merits.

With a native resolution of 1024 x 768, the screen delivers a very high contrast ratio of 400:1 and superb brightness of 260 nits. The result is exceptional image clarity. This is supported by the incorporation of SuperClear MVA^™ LCD technology. Combining SuperClear^™ technology and the innovative Multi-domain Vertical Alignment technology, unprecedented photo-like image quality with high contrast and brilliant colours are assured. Moreover, with wide viewing angles of up to 160°, its MVA panel has significantly improved performance, allowing the screen to be viewed from just about any perspective.

Automatic ø-Touch^™ auto-tuning also joins the list of features. This provides the best possible image in all supported resolutions by monitoring the signals from the computer and automatically optimising the monitor settings as soon as the power is switched on.
The VX500 is equipped with both analogue and DVI inputs and utilises ViewSonic's OptiSync^™ technology for precise display synchronisation.

Supporting multimedia applications, a stand integrated microphone and pair of two watt bezel mounted speakers round out this model.

VX700 - Stylish LCD par excellence

For a full 17" viewable screen, ViewSonic offers the VX700. Featuring the same unmistakable styling and comparable technological basis of its smaller sibling, the matt-silver and black monitor is sure to draw the attention of everyone in its vicinity.

The compact, super-slim model boasts a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels. Due to the employment of SuperClear MVA^™ LCD technology, unparalleled image quality is assured. Extremely wide viewing angles of up to 160° combine with an enviable contrast ratio of 400:1 and 220 nit brightness for an impressive LCD viewing experience.

For the best possible images in all environments, the VX700 incorporates the ø-Touch^™ auto-tune feature. And with the inclusion of OptiSync^™ technology, the display is synchronised no matter if using the analogue or digital inputs.

Multimedia support is afforded through the stand integrated microphone and two watt stereo speakers that are mounted in the monitor's bezel.

Available soon, the VX700 represents excellent price-performance for all firms and individuals looking for the ultimate marriage of professional form and function.

Both the VX500 and VX700 are PC and Mac compatible, TCO '95 certified and come with the ViewSonic Wizard software for user-friendly installation. They are backed by the ViewSonic three year on-site warranty Express Exchange^™ Service as standard.

For further information contact:
Russell Cole
European Product Marketing Manager - LCD
ViewSonic Europe
ViewSonic House
Fleming Way, Crawley
West Sussex, RH10 9GA
E-mail: coler@viewsoniceurope.com
Tel: +44 (0)1293 643 900
Fax: +44 (0)1293 643 910

NOTE TO EDITORS:

ViewSonic Europe is a subsidiary of ViewSonic Corporation. As part of its worldwide expansion plans, ViewSonic acquired Nokia Display Products, the display division of Nokia, on March 17th 2000.

The acquisition gave ViewSonic the right to the Nokia branded display business in Europe and North America. The deal gave the company two distinct brands in Europe and made it one of the leading independent global display providers. ViewSonic now has one of the largest ranges of CRT, LCD and projector products in the world.

ViewSonic products have won more than 1,000 awards worldwide from independent publications and organisations. ViewSonic's leadership position is further supported by being ranked as the No. 1 best selling independent monitor brand by Stanford Resources (Monitrak Q3 2000).

ViewSonic Europe is based at ViewSonic House, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 2GA. Tel: 01293 643910 Fax: 01293 643910

Website: www.ViewSonicEurope.com