International manufacturer and supplier of digital lifestyle devices, BenQ, has launched the FP72V+, a new, ultra-fast version of its 17-inch LCD monitor. The product is specifically designed for everyday use and is now available to the South African market through Annex Distribution.
The FP72V+ has been launched to enhance a family`s digital experience, from music and videos, gaming right through to learning and instant messaging.
In addition to its speedy 8ms response time, the FP72V+ provides several features that address the needs of the whole family, including eyesight protection, detachable Web camera for flexible placement, adjustable height settings, wide viewing angles and a swivel base for sharing content.
The FP72V+ offers a "family friendly" feature set that was designed with four concepts in mind: protect, share, hands-on fun and novelty.
The "protect" concept refers to both a light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor based on the ambient lighting in the room and a timer that automatically lowers the brightness and contrast after a prescribed period of time. Both of these features help to ensure that users do not damage their eyesight from long durations of viewing. There is also a durable built-in protective film that helps safeguard the LCD monitor screen from scrapes and scratches. The protective film also helps improve the image quality of the picture on the monitor.
Regarding the "share" concept, a wide viewing angle and swivel base means that family members can easily turn the screen to show friends whatever is on the monitor. For "hands-on fun," items such as the detachable Web camera enable the user to fit the monitor and its components into their living space in any manner that they choose. An adjustable height setting permits family members of all ages and sizes to access and view the monitor comfortably. The "novelty" concept pertains to the "robotic" shape of the LCD casing and silver metallic colour that should appeal aesthetically to children.
"The message that Annex and BenQ is sending out with the release of this product is that digital lifestyle technology is not designed to be experienced by and benefit the few. Accessibility, ease-of-use, convenience and affordability remain key driving forces and continue to ensure mass appeal," explains Chris Anderson, BenQ product manager at Annex Distribution.
The recommended retail price is to be announced.
Additional specifications:
* The FP72V+ 17-inch LCD monitor offers an ultra-fast 8ms response time, a wide viewing angle (150 degrees), high resolution (1280 x 1024 SXGA), high contrast ratio (700:1), and can display up to 16.2 million colours.
* The unit includes D-Sub, digital DVI-D ports and three USB 2.0 connectors.
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Gauteng-based Annex Distribution is a leading distributor of building block solutions to sub-Saharan Africa.
The company features a line card of recognised brand names, including 3Com, AMD, BenQ, Creative Technologies, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Hynix, IBM, Intel, LG, Matrox, MSI, Samsung and Tyan Computer Corporation
Through established partnerships with international specialist suppliers, Annex is positioned to provide value-add service and support for clients to ensure they remain in the forefront of ICT requirements and e-commerce.
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