ASUS India Introduces 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with Built-in Mega-Pixel Webcam

Pivot Neck Design Enables both Vertical and Horizontal Viewing Angles

Mumbai, India, October 5th 2006 - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of high-quality LCD monitors, today introduced the 20-inch, widescreen ASUS PW201, which comes with a built in 1.3M-pixel webcam to deliver high-resolution video conferencing right out of the box. Its innovative pivot neck design further enables both vertical and horizontal viewing angles for optimized viewing comfort during different visual applications.

According to Ms. Leena Ajmera, Product Manager LCD Business, ASUS India, "The ASUS 20" PW201 LCD Monitor comes packed in with many features, so as to facilitate the usage requirements of Business users as well as gamers and movie enthusiasts. This LCD monitor is aesthetically designed and is a prestigious iF Design award winner."

1.3M-pixel webcam - Video conference capability built in

With the 1.3M-pixel, high-resolution webcam built in and the exclusive LifeFrame software bundle, the PW201 is not just a display, but a right-out-of-the-box video conferencing solution as well. Rich video input and USB 2.0 support turn the all-new monitor into the ideal visual solution for business and entertainment. The PW201's Color Shine glare-type panel and wide view angle, delivers crystal clear images for movies and video conferences.

Vertical for web surfing and horizontal for viewing panoramic photos

The PW201 offers both vertical and horizontal viewing angles through the innovative pivot neck design. Whether it's surfing the Internet, using spreadsheets, viewing different photos or editing 3D graphics, it provides the most comfortable viewing position for any situations.

SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology

SPLENDID evaluates each pixel in every frame and adjusts them in smaller regions without affecting the whole picture. Colors, brightness, contrast and sharpness in each region are dynamically optimized according to conditions most favorable to the human eye. It offers five modes (Standard, Scenery, Game, Night View and Theater) and three skin tones (Natural, Reddish and Yellowish) to satisfy the specific needs in various graphics functions. Watching videos with computers and LCD monitors are now as good as on the best TVs.

Designed with user experience in mind

OnScreen Display and Touch Sensor Buttons are two features aimed to enable quick application activation. Tune image color, brightness and contrast, adjust speaker volume, and select the special SPLENDID modes by using the Touch Sensor Hot Keys and user-friendly OnScreen Display. No need to interrupt current applications to adjust video quality.

BD (0 bright dot) policy for LCD panels

The panels of ASUS LCD Monitors are the best in the business. Even if one bright dot is found, users can exchange for a new panel within one year of purchase. This is a demonstration of ASUS confidence in its product quality and dedication to providing unrivaled products.

Specification summary

• 20.1" widescreen (16:10) anti-reflection glare-type LCD panel

• 1680 x 1050 high resolution

• Support both DVI-D and D-SUB inputs

• 800:1 contrast ratio

• 300nits brightness

• Response time acceleration technology

• Composite, S-Video, Component (YPbPr)

• Two built-in 3W stereo speakers

• Flexible tilting angles and height adjustment

• Portrait and landscape viewing options

• Support VESA 100 x 100 wall mount

• Equip KENSINGTON security lock and headphone jack

• 3-year system and panel warranty

About ASUSTeK Computer Inc

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTeK provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers, and has won 1706 awards in 2005, with recognition in design excellence in the form of the prestigious iF Gold Award. It ranks among the players in Business Week InfoTech for the 8th straight year. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 4 maker globally for notebooks.

For Immediate Release:
Press Contact:
Mamta Bhatia
Corporate Communication Manager
ASUSTek Computer Inc., India.
Tel: +91-22-40058923
Cell: 9867613274

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Source: ASUSTek Computer Inc

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