BenQ Unveils FP231W 23-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor, 1920x1200, 16ms response

It looks like BenQ isn’t ready to give up market share to Apple, Sony, or Samsung when it comes to large, widescreen LCD panels. The New FP231W should match up well against the competition, and with its variety of inputs it may actually come out on top!

BenQ Expands Monitor Line with Introduction of the BenQ FP231W 23-inch LCD Monitor
Larger Screen Features a Speedy 16ms Response Time and 16:9 Aspect Ratio

City of Industry, CA (June 22, 2004) - BenQ introduced its new BenQ FP231W large-screen LCD monitor that features a 23-inch screen, high brightness and contrast levels, as well as 16ms response time and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Designed for multiple applications, from video viewing and playing video games to word processing and other office work, the BenQ FP231W comes equipped with four USB ports, as well as D-Sub, DVI-D, S-Video and Composite video inputs.

The BenQ FP231W has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, contrast ratio of 500:1 and brightness of 250 cd/m2. With its 16ms response time, wide viewing angles (176/176 degrees H/V) and a full 16.7-million color palette, the FP231W is able to display exceptionally crisp and vivid images. It also comes with an optional 4W x 2 speaker attachment and optional web cam.

Its 16ms response time is one of the fastest in the larger-screen category. Response time is the screen’s signal reaction speed - the time required for the screen to turn from completely white to completely black and vice versa. Response time is a critical element for LCD monitors and needs to be less than 17ms to enjoy smoother transitions without still-image retention or delays in motion. For example, a 16ms LCD is equivalent to 63 images per second versus a 25ms LCD that equals 40 images per second.

“The BenQ FP231W packs a lot of features into an even bigger LCD monitor,” said Thomas Han, vice president of Display at BenQ America. “We wanted to make sure that-with BenQ’s new large-screen LCD-consumers get the most from their monitor, whether using it at home or in the office. Considering everything that comes standard with the FP231W, all the video inputs, a 16:9 aspect ratio and amazing resolution, this is the perfect monitor for any video-based content.”

FP231W
The BenQ FP231W is a 23-inch LCD monitor that features 16ms signal response time for dynamic screen motion that yields smooth, full-motion visuals and prevents “ghosting” of images. It delivers a brightness of 250 cd/m2 with a contrast ratio of 500:1 for clear and sharp pictures. The FP231W comes with D-Sub, DVI-D, S-Video and Composite inputs, as well as VGA and DVI cables. The BenQ FP231W has a resolution of 1900 x 1200 pixels with a 16.7 million-color palette to ensure precise color reproduction.

About BenQ
BenQ is an industry leader in networking lifestyle devices with an expertise that encompasses display, storage, imaging, wireless and broadband areas. BenQ has manufacturing plants in Malaysia, Mexico, China and Taiwan. The company has 15,305 employees worldwide, supporting a strong global sales marketing and service network spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas. BenQ has research and development facilities in Taiwan, China and the U.S., and has more than 2,000 research and development employees. BenQ has amassed 1,225 global patents. For more information about BenQ, please visit our Web site at www.BenQ.com.

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