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LCD monitors with 12,000,000:1 contrast from BenQ

adina — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:24:45 +0000

BenQ has recently unveiled the GL series of LED-backlit monitors that include the 18.5-inch GL930, 19-inch GL931, 20-inch GL2030, 21.5-inch GL2230 and 22-inch GL2231. BenQ is claiming to have the highest dynamic contrast ratio, 12,000,000:1, and a 5ms response time. BenQ has also spent significant resources to design attractive GL monitors, with decorative bubble patterns below the screen bezel, on the backside and the ventilation grille.

The GL series of monitors will be available with different connections, that include VGA-only and also models with DVI and audio input. The models with audio connections include two built-in 1W speakers as well.

No prices have been made available yet. The GL2030 models will ship this month, while the rest of the series is scheduled to ship in July.

The new V series monitors from BenQ

adina — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:05:37 +0000

A new line of LCD monitors has been recently released by BenQ, including the first one with a 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The line is called the “V” series and it is composed of nine models, with sizes ranging from 18.5 to 24.0 inches. The first models to come out are the V2200, with 21.5-inch diagonal, 1080p, 5ms response time and a 160-degree viewing angle. The company says that the TVs will have an extreme contrast and that they will be the slimmest available up to date, with only 0.59in (15mm) thickness.

The LCDs in this line will benefit from DVI and VGA connections. Some of them, though, will also have HDMI 1.3 and headphone jack or an anti-glare panel.

Displays within the V series will be able to adapt to room lighting conditions, also having five preset viewing modes. For example, the “Eco” mode will help reduce energy consumption.

The complete new series will be composed of four 21.5-inch displays, two of 18.5 inches and 24 inches and one of 23 inches. The manufacturer is planning to release the monitors in Taiwan, somewhere in February or March, except the 23-inch V2320 model. The V series monitors from BenQ will be available for the rest of the world in June, but the prices have not yet been mentioned.

BenQ presents ultra-thin, dual-drive Pine Trail-based netbook

adina — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:48:13 +0000

BenQ has launched its latest JoyBook Lite netbook line-up member, the U103, a 10.1-inch PC with a less-than-one-inch thickness. The PC uses a 1.66GHz Atom processor and has the option of a 32GB solid state drive added to the standard 500GB hard drive. Windows 7 comes preloaded and the JoyBook Lite U103 is the first netbook of this size to sport SRS TruSurround HD as well as SRS CS Headphone for virtual 3D audio.

The netbook has a LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and other features common to netbooks, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera and a 3G modem as an option.

The JoyBook Lite U103 weighs 2.4lbs, with a standard three-cell battery, but there is also an option of having a six-cell battery that can use the BenQ’s Q-Charge feature, which can provide 4.5 hours of battery life in about an hour of charging. When the six-cell battery is fully charged, it can operate for eight hours.

The JoyBook Lite U103 is already available in China, Thailand and Taiwan, in blue or white versions. Indications on pricing or the release date of the netbook on the North American market have not been made public by now.

The first 27-inch LCD from BenQ

guraru — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:07:39 +0000

On December 15th BenQ launched their first 27-inch LCD monitor. The monitor is a combination between the new and the old. The M2700HD model has beside the usual monitor ports two HDMI 1.3 connecters and to connect different other devices the monitor comes also with a RCA port. The resolution supported is of 1080p and with a remote and a 10W speaker the monitor becomes an engineering wonder.

The brightness level is set at 400cd/m2 and the contrast produce has a dynamic ratio of 50,000:1. The company announced that the sRGB option of the monitors can be adjusted in order to create a unique color range. Surround sound is available thanks to the SPDIF feature which works with any surround device plus with its own speaker system.

BenQ has not announced the price for this model but this week it will be available all over the globe.