ASUS Introduces Designo MS Series LCD Monitors

Ultra-slim digital monitors with a perfect combination of exceptional style and picture quality

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, November 11, 2009 /India PRwire/ -- ASUS today unveiled the brand new ultra-slim Designo MS Series LCD monitors MS246/ 236/ 202 to astound users with a perfect combination of exceptional style and picture quality. The design concept behind the Designo MS Series is inspired by the binary state, incorporating a series of contrasting elements like the numbers 1 and 0, straight lines and circles, and black and white into an ultra-slim monitor with a 16.5mm profile. The unique spherical ring stand features Ergo-Fit Technology that lets users adjust the monitor's tilt angle with just one finger. The Designo MS Series' ergonomic design puts the screen at eye level for a comfortable and productive dual screen computing experience when deployed as a notebook's supplementary monitor. It further astounds with its crisp visuals in Full HD 1080p, 50,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time and ASUS Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology, along with an extra 40% in power savings. Amazing visuals in a head-turning package-it is simply as good as it gets.

"The MS Series of LCD monitors is our offering to design conscious customers looking for an alternative solution to the run of the mill offerings currently present in the LCD market. These monitors are designed to not only provide high levels of visual entertainment but to also add style and appeal to your living room or workspace. The launch of this series of monitors is in sync with our plans of more aggressive engagement in the LCD market in the coming year and to expand our product offerings in this segment." Commented Mr. Vinay Shetty, Country Head - Component and LCD Business ASUS (India) about the launch of these monitors in India.

This new range of LCD monitors will be distributed across India by Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd. through their network of channel partners.

Love at First Sight

Ultra-slim 16.5mm Profile - Sleek, geometric design combines straight lines and curves with an ultra-slim 16.5mm profile-saving precious desktop space.

Glossy Piano-Black Bezel - Alluring high gloss piano-black finish makes the Designo MS Series LCD monitor the centerpiece of every living space.

LED Touch-Sensor Buttons - The monitor's intuitive settings can be adjusted with a simple touch of its LED sensor buttons.

Ring Stand with Ergo-Fit Adjustment - Unique ring stand design features the ASUS exclusive Ergo-Fit Technology that allows for easy tilt adjustments with one finger.

Pure Pearl-White Rear Bezel - The delicate wave-like contours on its rear bezel are complemented by a gleaming pearl-white finish.

Dazzle Your Visual Senses

The Designo MS Series LCD Monitor features class-leading specifications such as Full HD 1080p, 50,000:1 high contrast ratio, 2ms quick response time, ASUS Splendid™ Technology, and an HDMI port* to deliver high quality entertainment from Blu-ray movies and console games.

Expand Your Visual Field

The Designo MS Series doubles productivity levels when paired with a notebook via a DVI/VGA cable connection, and has been ergonomically designed to sit at the user's eye level-thus matching the height of the notebook screen.

Caring for the Earth

The Designo MS Series' eco-friendly design is manufactured with 50% less hazardous materials and reduces power consumption by 40%* to lower electricity bills and help save the Earth.

Specifications

Model

MS246H

MS236H

MS202D

Display

Panel Size

23.6" Wide Screen (16:9)

23.0" Wide Screen (16:9)

20.0" Wide Screen (16:9)

True Resolution

1920x1080 (FHD)

1920x1080 (FHD)

1600x900

(HD+)

Display Colors

16.7M

ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio(ASCR)

50000:1

50000:1

50000:1

Brightness (Max.)

250cd/㎡

250cd/㎡

250cd/㎡

Viewing Angle (CR≧10)

170°(H)/ 160°(V)

Response Time

2ms (GTG)

2ms (GTG)

5ms

Video Features

Trace Free Technology

Yes

Yes

--

Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology

Yes (5 modes)

Skin-Tone Selection

3 modes

Color Temperature Selection

5 modes

HDCP

Yes

Yes

No

Inputs/Outputs

HDMI, D-Sub, Earphone Out

HDMI(MS236H), D-Sub, Earphone Out (MS236H)

D-Sub

* Dependent on models and usage scenarios.

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact with your supplier for extra offers.

Notes to Editor

About ASUS

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era, with an extensive product portfolio that includes notebooks, netbooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person. ASUS won 3,056 awards in 2008, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among BusinessWeek's InfoTech 100, and has been on the listing for 12 consecutive years.

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