BenQ Announces New High-Performance 42-Inch LCD TV; PL4271's Premium Feature Set Includes HDTV Compatibility, High Contrast Ratio, High Resolution and High-Speed Performance with 8-millisecond Response Time

Business Wire, Jan 5, 2006

LAS VEGAS -- BenQ, a leading manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, today announced the first member of its Prestige Line (PL) Series line of high-performance LCD TVs with a new 42-inch model, the PL4271. Affordably priced and geared toward consumers who demand a higher standard of performance, the PL4271 is HDTV-compatible (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i), and provides a high contrast ratio (1000:1), high resolution, and high-speed performance with an 8-millisecond response time.

The PL4271 features BenQ's proprietary "Senseye" digital-enhancement technology that automatically and dynamically improves image quality, adjusts brightness and darkness levels, performs color mapping procedures, and reduces jagged edges on images. Users select a preset mode of operation that corresponds to the content that they are viewing (e.g., Cinema, Dynamic, Personal and Standard), and Senseye adjusts contrast, color and sharpness settings, which significantly enhances the display of graphics-intensive applications such as gaming, entertainment and professional multimedia presentations.

For extraordinary high-definition (HD) picture quality, the PL4271 uses Motion Adaptive de-interlacing, one of the most advanced forms of de-interlacing technology available, which processes each pixel independently, resulting in the highest-quality image possible.

The PL4271 provides a superior sound system via D2Audio's intelligent digital amplifier that performs sound optimization and correction on the audio signals that it produces, resulting in a high-quality and reliable, repeatable performance, equivalent to top analog amplifiers.

Technical Specifications:

PL4271
Panel Size                          42" TFT
Aspect Ratio                        16:9
Response Time                       8ms
Brightness                          550 nits
Contrast Ratio                      1000:1
Panel Native Resolution             1920x1080

Pricing and Availability:

PL4271
Estimated Street Price              $2,999
Availability                        February 2006

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.