World's 1st BenQ 3D LED Gaming Monitor Price @ Rs. 31200 with 23.6-Inch

BenQ, a leading market player in technology innovation and design proficiency  announced the release of their 23.6" 3D LED Gaming Monitor XL2410T. It is packed with a 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate (3D capable) for an ultimate gaming experience. This LED monitor is developed in association with HeatoN & SpawN, two world-class professional gamers.

BenQ understands that to lead and become a true and professional gaming monitor provider, they have to understand the mindset and needs of gamers. XL2410T is a truly professional LED gaming monitor – with a set of Gaming Display Modes which includes the FPS mode (First Person Shooting), co-developed by two legendary Counter-Strike players – Emil "HeatoN" Christensen and Abdisamad "SpawN" Mohamed.

Every professional gamer knows that lag would cause you to lose a game; XL2410T is specially designed to have a quick response to action, hardware lag would no longer be the cause for headshots. XL2410T has a fast refresh rate of 120Hz for higher precision; a low input lag so the shots made is more in sync with the visual on-screen; a quick 2ms GTG (OverDrive) meaning users can see the edge of the enemies clearly and without motion blur, and Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 10,000,000:1 for detailed images and clarity in both darkened and brightened situations, this complemented with BenQ's gaming tuning technology becomes a huge advantage for gamers.

XL2410T has been designed in a special way, for one purpose – to win. The monitor has two hotkeys; one for changing the display mode, Full; Aspect; Overscan; 1:1; 17"; 19"; 19" Widescreen and 22" Widescreen. The second hotkey is Smart Scaling, which lets the users adjust picture size in original input to the screen's limit. Together with Display Mode function, users can play in the resolution size they are accustomed to or adjust their screen size to what their teammates are using for easier communication and reference. 

From BenQ's Gaming Display Modes options, users can choose from FPS Mode, made possible by co-working with the gaming heroes -HeatoN and Spawn as the best setting for personal shooting games, or from the two User Game modes for more dedicated and personalized settings.

For complete entertainment, XL2410T is the best option. 3D-ready (NVIDIA 3D Vision certified); 'Picture by Picture' (PBP); connectivity values (D-sub; DVI-D-DL, HDMI) and height adjustment feature are offered for users' enjoyment and comfort. Picture by picture (PBP) is a feature that enables users to show two programs side-by-side on the screen making XL2410T not only a sharp gaming gear, but is also the best personal enjoyment centre for web browsing or watching videos and TV programs.

BenQ XL2410T is available at a price of Rs. 31,200/- (MRP).. The model is available across India.

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BenQ Joybook R48: New Addition Laptop Launched

BenQ unveiled a new addition to its award-winning laptop lineup today with the Joybook R48. Appealing to today’s internet-savvy bloggers, gamers, and multimedia enthusiasts, the R48 features an Intel Core i3 Processor; 14” 16:9 Screen (1366x768); ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 Graphics Processing Unit; DDR3 RAM (Upgradable to 4GB) and HDD up to 500GB.

BenQ utilizes the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology2 (Intel Core i3 processor) in Joybook R48 which enables smart multi-tasking by allowing each processing core to run multiple “threads”, providing amazing responsiveness and great performance, improving your gaming experience.

The ATI Radeon™ HD 5450 Graphics Processing Unit uses the ATI Eyefinity Technology which can expand your visual real estate up to three displays – Watch video streaming on one, playing games on the other, while writing a blog entry on the third! The ATI Stream Technology embedded also accelerates demanding applications and the latest generation games that require powerful multimedia capabilities.

The Joybook R48 comes packaged with the SRS CS Headphone, this headphone uses an audio rendering technology that processes 2-channel stereo or surround-encoded content that provides users with a life-like audio experience during their VoIP, movie or gaming sessions.

Making videos has never been easier with the Joybook R48’s CyberLink’s PowerDirector 8 that comes pre-installed. It is the first consumer video editing software to be optimized for Intel Core Processors and ATI Stream technology. PowerDirector 8 delivers up to 5x faster performance for rendering effects and transcoding videos, with vastly improved editing and previewing speeds. Edit, and share your home-made movies and vlogs on social networking sites effortlessly.

The Joybook R48 comes equipped dual 2W speakers; HDMI port; WLAN 802.11 b/g/n connectivity; 1.3M Webcam; Built-in Card-Reader; eSATA slot; and optional Bluetooth 2.1 device.

Joybook R48 will be available in China and Asia Pacific on mid May.

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BenQ T1260 HDR Camera Launched

World-renowned provider of visual display innovation, BenQ, announced the expansion of its digital camera lineup today of with the T1260 HDR (High Dynamic Range) camera. The stunningly embroidered T1260, the 5th generation touch screen digital camera makes the perfect companion for just about any occasion – whether it’s a stylish uptown dinner party or a nice little beach vacation. Featuring a 12 Megapixels sensor; 28mm 4x optical wide angle zoom lens; capability of shooting 720p movies; a bright 3” LCD touch screen; advanced smart scene mode; friendly user interface; G-Sensor application; file management convenience and most important of all, BenQ’s HDR image enhancement technology – the T1260 brings an intelligent touch to the consumers, and keeps things “Lookin’ Great!”.

Even with the perfect background, beautiful scenery, and a perfect subject – the lighting conditions might not get users the result they want, but with BenQ’s unique HDR image enhancement technology, it empowers the camera to overcome lighting challenges by differentiating between the tiniest increments in highly contrasting light levels of an image. Capturing beautiful images in conditions such as the first light of dawn or the dimming sunset will no longer be a problem, just one touch on the T1260, and – a masterpiece.

BenQ’s advanced 3” LCD touch screen digital camera – the DC T1260 – is now even more intuitive to the users touch. Featuring a thoughtfully designed user interface and a remarkably optimized touch screen sensor, this brilliant creation brings a new photography sensation of “tap, circle, swipe”. Along with superior colour saturation and ultra high image resolution, users can be reassured with true-to-life color presentation. The user interface makes it quick and easy to access the camera’s features and settings. With helpful explanatory text matching clear icons, it makes using advanced functions incredibly simple.

The 28mm wide angle lens enables the users to take panoramic shots of scenic landscapes or bustling cityscapes, as well as people – even close-ups. Never fret again when shooting an expansive view of a lake, mountain, building, or big groups. When faced with a situation hard to be captured into a still shot, those precious moments can be made into movies with the T1260’s ability to shoot 720p video. Users can forget about carrying a separate video camera when true-colour high-definition movies are just a touch away.

Photos on the T1260 can be organized using the smart file management feature. Showing and browsing pictures are further made easy as pictures are searchable by date, categories or by built-in favourite categories. Complementing this is the built-in G-Sensor Application, which allows viewing of the photo right-side up regardless of how the camera is held. Furthermore, with a gentle shake, the next photo appears.

The T1260 comes with an upgrade on the advanced smart scene modes compared to its predecessor, automatically detecting up to 12 different scenes: Landscape; Portrait; Backlight; Backlight Portrait; Night Scene; Night Portrait; Macro; Sunset; Text; Foliage; Snow and Still Mode. Other features which are included in the T1260 include: Auto Face Tracking; Blink Detector; Self/Love Portrait; Beauty Enhancer; Smile Catch; Smart Focus; My Drawings; Perspective Control; Radial Blur; 3 Second Prerecording and Super Shake-Free (S.S.F.). Taking the perfect shot with T1260 has never been easier!

BenQ’s T1260 will be available worldwide in May 2010.

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BenQ Unveils First e-Book Reader in Taiwan

Following the debut of its e-reader last November, BenQ announces today another major foray into the emerging e-book market by joining hands with eBook Japan in launching eBook Taiwan, which will enable readers to tap the platform’s abundant bonanza of digital contents via BenQ nReader.

In tandem with the inauguration of eBook Taiwan, BenQ nReader will hit the market on Jan. 27, when consumers can purchase the device, at the suggested price tag of NT$8,990, at both virtual and physical outlets.
The simultaneous launch of the software and hardware by BenQ will open a new horizon for Taiwan’s e-book market. Jerry Wang, vice chairman of BenQ, notes that despite the electronic form, the real objective of the e-book platform is still the satisfaction of consumers’ reading need. The combination and eBook Taiwan and BenQ nReader can offer consumers a reading experience approaching that of print publication and enable them to spend quality time reading by eliminating the hassle of physical book purchasing process.

Chan Hung-Chih, chairman of PChome Online and a renowned local writer, pointed out that the birth of e-book industry is as milestone in the development of Taiwan’s society. In an expression of his support for the industry, he offered to donate the digital royalty for one of his work “In Search of Lost Time” to eBook Taiwan for free downloading by consumers during the designated time period. He also rallied 13 other writers to jointly support the development of Chinese-language digital reading by allowing members of eBook Taiwan to download the contents of one of their works, free of charge, in the first three months after the launch of its operation until the 30th of April.

Starting from today through the end of April, nReader buyers can visit . ebooktaiwan.com and register to become a member, thereby becoming eligible to download those works, free of charge. Meanwhile, BenQ will donate nReader, along with the contents of those works, to people living in remote areas, which lack reading resources, and will cooperate with local distant-learning units in improving the reading environment in those areas.

eBook Taiwan Will Benefit Publishing Firm, e-Reader Maker, and Readers
eBook Taiwan is an open-end platform, whose webpage features safe, stable, smooth, and simplistic design. It serves as a neutral outlet for Taiwan’s digital-contents providers, boasting reasonable sharing of profits and a DRM (digital rights management) mechanism capable of offering publishers full protection of their rights. Thanks to the support of cutting-edge technologies, such as high-clarity, high-compression post-production tool, chapter-based sales management, and the capability to support multiple formats, including ePub, EFI, PDF, and TXT, e-books can be easily put on the shelf of the platform, greatly enhancing the timeliness and enriching the contents of the platform, which will augment consumers’ willingness to access its service.

eBook Taiwan offers services boasting the following features:
Diversity of contents brought about by cross-border joint venture
In addition to the provision of popular books and magazines in traditional Chinese characters, simplified Chinese characters, and Japanese, eBook Taiwan also boasts simultaneous publication and delivery of magazines with the print version. More than 10,000 books and magazines, in diverse fields, are now available on the platform and readers can even access parts of the contents of the books and summaries of feature reports of magazines before placing buying orders.

Buying books at one touch
eBook Taiwan greatly facilitates the procedure for book-buying, enabling consumers to access the contents of its over 10,000 volumes of books via wireless connection triggered by one touch on nReader, without the need of downloading via PC. Its cross-border book-buying service makes very easy for overseas Chinese to buy Taiwanese publications quickly.

Book collection at one touch
The cloud-end bookshelf management of eBook Taiwan enables readers to clearly browse books and manage and display their stored contents on their personal e-book shelves, similar to print publications.

Book reading at one touch
eBook Taiwan supports multiple formats of digital contents, enabling downloading by e-readers of different brands, which facilitates e-reading by consumers. Cross-border shopping service for digital contents (such as buying Japanese-language books with New Taiwan dollar) makes it very convenient for readers to purchase digital contents. eBook Taiwan now allows access via e-readers but will open to PC, notebook PC, and mobile phones in the future, thereby achieving the goal of supporting three-screens eventually.

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BenQ lunched its New 27' Full HD LCD Monitor

BenQ debuts in 27’ LCD monitor

BenQ officially entered the 27” LCD monitor segment today with their Full HD 1080p M2700HD, a crossover IT/CE innovation fusing work and play into a single display. The 16:9 LCD monitor outperforms similarly-priced/-sized TVs by delivering better sight and sound via a super-high 50,000:1 DCR, 400-nit brightness, patented Senseye Human Vision Technology, and an exquisite 10-watt EmbracingSound surround sound system. Comprehensive connectivity that outsmarts televisions includes dual HDMI 1.3 connectors, component, composite, and SPDIF to effortlessly host all office and entertainment needs.

Work Smarter, Enjoy More

Positioned as a multi-function display for work as well as a central home entertainment hub, the Full HD 1080p 27” M2700HD impresses both in audio and visual capability. Ideal as a main desktop display, multi-monitor setup, or as a second display to a notebook, the large-format 27” size affords higher work productivity with less scrolling and more content display. As an entertainment centerpiece, the M2700HD visually outperforms similar-sized/-priced TVs, most notably by displaying in Full HD 1080p (unlike comparable TVs which display in 720p).

Senseye Human Vision Technology innately optimizes picture quality via six proprietary calibration techniques encompassing brightness, dynamic contrast ratio, hue, saturation, 3D noise reduction, and dual-trace sharpness. Furthermore, Senseye 3 digital image enhancement calibrates true colors in all multimedia and office display scenarios via the 6 preset viewing modes : Standard (office and Internet), Movie (DVD and TV), Game, Photo, sRGB (for 100% color consistency across all sRGB devices), and Eco (for power-savings) modes. The native 16:9 aspect ratio likewise promotes uncompromised definition, true-to-source proportions without distortion, and the assurance that every pixel on the screen is utilized.

Complementing visual prowess is theater-quality sound made possible by EmbracingSound, a new stereo surround technology that enables the listener to experience their content’s full spatial information. Five surround sound modes (Standard, Movie, Game, Pop, Rock) offer an unrivaled multimedia experience exuding from the integrated 10-watt sound system.

Cleverly Convenient

Whether for work or play or both, the M2700HD has the multi-tasking user conveniently connected to all digital devices without the hassle of unplugging, switching, and reconnecting cables. Thirteen connectors for video in, audio in, and audio out include dual HDMI 1.3 inputs for high-bandwidth and deep-color sources such as set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and Blu-ray players. Handy component, composite, and SPDIF connecters further accommodate all traditional AV devices (like VCRs, DVD players, and camcorders). A smart remote control caters to TV-style viewing, enabling the user to switch video sources, adjust audio options, and access the OSD from the couch, the bed, or other distance.

The M2700HD will be available worldwide mid of December.

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