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P R E S S R E L E A S E
VIEWSONIC PROJECTS HIGH-DEFINITION EXPERIENCE INTO HOME THEATERS
DLP Front-Projector Creates a Living Room Cinema Experience
WALNUT, Calif., Sept. 22, 2006 - As a next step in its strategic plan
to
deliver innovative products and diversify its projector portfolio,
ViewSonic(r) Corp. introduced the Cine5000. The DLP(tm)
front-projector
addresses the ever growing home theater market by providing true
high-definition capabilities along with a 255-inch diagonal
wide-format
picture to bring the movie theater experience to the comfort of the
couch.
"As one of the fastest growing display markets, home projector sales
are
estimated to grow to more than 2.8 million units by 20101. ViewSonic
is
pursuing this opportunity with innovative, feature-rich and
cost-conscious
products to help consumers create a true home theater experience,"
said Jeff
Volpe, vice president of marketing, ViewSonic Americas. "The Cine5000
provides optimum home entertainment value with HD capabilities at a
price
that is less than most competitors' 40-inch LCD TVs."
At an estimated street price of $1,999, the Cine5000 projects
breathtaking
images through Texas Instruments DarkChip2(tm) DLP technologies and an
advanced color wheel-a combination that offers life-like colors, high
contrast and sharp images. The 10-pound projector's multiple
OptiSync(r)
connectivity options-including HDMI (HDCP compliant), component
(YPbPr),
composite and S-video-enables simple connections to PCs, game
consoles, DVD
players and camcorders, while its native 1280x768 widescreen
resolution,
1000 lumens of brightness and a 2000:1 contrast ratio offer clear,
crisp
images.
The projector's viewing field, which is six times larger than 40-inch
televisions, makes audiences feel a part of the game with near
life-size
players during Sunday night football or while playing fast-moving
video
games. To prevent image distortion such as pixilation and jagged
video, the
Cine5000 is equipped with digital keystone correction and Faroudja
DCDi(r)
video processing technology. Additional features include signal noise
reduction, edge enhancement for optimum video sharpness, and a 12-volt
screen relay trigger for dropping a projection screen down using the
power
of the projector.
Available in October 2006, the Cine5000 comes with ViewSonic's
superior
customer support program that includes a 90-day limited lamp
warranty, a
three-year limited parts and labor warranty, one year of Express
Exchange(r)
service and 24/7 technical support, excluding major U.S. holidays. The
projector will be sold through authorized ViewSonic retail outlets,
professional audio-visual solution providers, distributors and
resellers.
For more information on ViewSonic projectors or to locate an
authorized
ViewSonic dealer, visit www.ViewSonic.com/projectors or call
800.888.8583.
About Texas Instruments DarkChip2(tm) Technology
DarkChip2(tm) is the next generation of DLP's
widely-acclaimed
DarkChip(tm) technology. It incorporates improvements in the DMD
pixel
architecture adding higher contrast to the system. This is
accomplished by
reducing pixel features (via and gap). As a result, stray light is
significantly reduced resulting in state-of-the-art black levels.
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic(r) Corp., a worldwide leader in visual display
products, offers comprehensive display solutions for today's business,
education and consumer electronics markets. The company's products
have won
more than 2,000 awards globally from independent publications and
organizations.
Headquartered in Walnut, Calif., ViewSonic was founded in
1987
and is a privately held corporation. For further information, please
contact
ViewSonic Corp. at tel: 800.888.8583 or 909.869.7976; fax:
909.468.3736; or
www.ViewSonic.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements,
including all statements relating to the performance expectations of
ViewSonic products, business opportunities or financial performance.
These
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual
results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, ViewSonic's dependence
on
third-party manufacturers; its need to maintain and expand its sales
channels; market acceptance of ViewSonic's products; general industry
trends, including cyclical trends in the PC and visual display
industries;
and the impact of competitive products and pricing alternatives.
Investors
are advised to read ViewSonic's Form 10 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, particularly the section entitled "Factors that
May
Affect ViewSonic's Business and Financial Results."
Undue reliance should not be placed on these
forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All
forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this
cautionary statement, and ViewSonic undertakes no obligation to
revise or
update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances
after the date hereof.
Trademark footnote: All corporate names and trademarks are the
property of
their respective companies.
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