BenQ Launches New High-Value, Portable Digital Projector with the Power of Fixed-Installation Projectors; MP770 Offers High Brightness, Strong Image Quality and an Optional Wireless Feature for Classroom or Conference Room Environments

Business Wire, Jan 5, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- BenQ, a leading manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, today launched the new MP770 digital projector, which offers a high brightness level, strong image quality and versatile connectivity via an optional wireless feature that make the unit ideal for open environments such as classrooms and conference rooms. Weighing only 6 lbs and featuring XGA native resolution of 1024 x 768, a brightness of 3200 ANSI lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio, the MP770 provides the feature set of a higher-end, fixed-installation projector in a portable projector package.

The MP770 delivers high-end color quality through its unique color-matching technology that features BenQ's proprietary Golden Ratio Color Wheel, which balances true color saturation and maximizes color accuracy to achieve the sRGB (standard Red Green Blue) specification. Defined by Microsoft and HP, sRGB creates color-matching between applications and hardware devices, such as monitors, scanners, printers and digital cameras to ensure that whatever users see on their computer screen will be exactly the same as what they will get from their projector.

In addition, the Golden Ratio Color Wheel provides high-grade color reproduction to produce more natural flesh tones by delivering better color saturation on red and blue than standard RGB without sacrificing green. This feature enhancement brings a rich true-color picture to all video formats, especially DVD, high-definition television or sporting event.

The MP770's optional wireless function enables a cable-free connection, where users can switch from one presenter to another without the hassle of swapping VGA cables from system to system. The wireless feature supports all three high-speed wireless protocols (i.e., IEEE802.11a/b/g) for optimum flexibility when connecting to a network.

Technical Specifications

7.17" (l) x 3.22" (h) x 9.21" (w) unit dimensions
6 lbs weight
Full 16.7 million color palette
2000:1 contrast ratio
5-segment color wheel
4:3 aspect ratio with 16:9 support
XGA native resolution
3200 ANSI lumens
Inputs: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV (480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i)

Availability

The MP770 will be available in Q2 through authorized BenQ distribution channels at an MSRP of $1,999.

About BenQ Group

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.

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.