BenQ Launches FP93G and FP73G LCD Monitors for Professional and Home Applications; New FP93G/FP73G LCD Monitors Offer Ultra-Fast Response Time, High Contrast Ratio and Super-Slim Bezel Design

Business Wire, Feb 22, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. -- BenQ, a leading manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, today announced the launch of its new FP93G/FP73G LCD monitors. Both monitors feature a super-slim bezel design, superb picture quality, an ultra-fast 6ms response time, a high contrast ratio of 700:1 and D-Sub/DVI dual input for maximum compatibility in both professional and home settings. E[acute accent]The new BenQ 17-inch FP73G LCD monitor offers users an optimum viewing space with its ultra-narrow 12mm side bezel design while the new 19-inch FP93G LCD monitor also features an all-around width of just 13mm, giving both monitors a crisp and clean form factor. This makes BenQ's displays ideal for professional solutions such as finance, health care, research, and communications centers while also a perfect solution for home entertainment and surfing the Web. E[acute accent]Both the FP73G and FP93G offer an ultra-fast 6ms response time which ensures better performance of video playback and produces flawless fast-moving action scenes with no ghosting or quirks. Apart from their ultra-fast response time, the two monitors also feature a high contrast ratio of 700:1 and a brightness of 300 cd/m2, enabling the most finely detailed images and text to be easily viewed in even brightly lit environments. E[acute accent]BenQ prides itself on its eco-friendly products, and both the FP73G and FP93G are TCO'03-compliant under the visual/workload ergonomics, emissions, electrical safety, energy and ecology guidelines. This means customers get a clearer picture with better color reproduction and lower energy consumption and magnetic fields. E[acute accent]Furthermore, the FP93G and FP73G BenQ LCD Monitors are equipped with both traditional D-Sub and next-generation DVI input support, providing the best possible picture quality and video performance for both analog and digital input. Both BenQ LCD monitors also come with iKey Auto-calibration, VESA standard wall mount and cable management.

E[acute accent]Technical Specifications

FP73G                               FP93G
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17" screen                          19" screen
6ms response time                   6ms response time
1280 x 1024 resolution              1280 x 1024 resolution
700:1 contrast ratio                700:1 contrast ratio
iKey Auto-calibration               iKey Auto-calibration
Input for both D-Sub and DVI        Input for both D-Sub and DVI Cable
PC and Mac compatible               PC and Mac compatible
Tilt: 20 to -5 degrees              Tilt: 20 to -5 degrees

E[acute accent]Pricing and Availability:

E[acute accent]The FP93G will be available in March 2006 with an estimated MSRP of $329. The FP73G will be available in March 2006 with an estimated MSRP of $249. Both models can be purchased through authorized BenQ channels.

E[acute accent]About BenQ Group

E[acute accent]The BenQ Group is currently comprised of 10 companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include AU Optronics Corp., the world's third-largest manufacturer of LCD panels; Darfon Electronics Corp.; Daxon Technology Inc.; Airoha Technology Corp.; Darly Venture Inc.; BenQ Guru Software Co. Ltd.; Philips BenQ Digital Storage; and Cando Corp. 2004 revenues for BenQ Group exceeded US$10.8 billion. E[acute accent]BenQ Corp. consists of three main business groups -- Computing Products, Digital Media and Mobile Business. Although these business groups encompass a broad range of products, each retains a focus on providing consumer-oriented solutions designed especially for the digital lifestyle. 2004 revenues exceeded US$5.1 billion. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.BenQ.us.