BenQ 16:9 Full HD LCD monitors win acclaim in Japan and Middle East

In Q4 2008, BenQ Japan achieved a record-high 160.5% sales growth in 21.5 inches and above models. Meanwhile, BenQ E2200HD LCD monitor has won "Best of the Year" user review awards for 2008 on Kakaku.com, Japan's largest online shopping website. E2200HD LCDM also recently won the Best Value award from Windows Middle East Magazine.

Adrian Chang, President of BenQ Asia Pacific Corp, said:

"We are honored to receive praises from Japan and Middle East, a highly demanding and competitive market. As these sales results and awards demonstrate, BenQ's Full HD LCD Monitors stand out for their high-quality Full HD imaging, convenient HDMI input, and stylish design."

"We'll be building on this momentum with the upcoming new G series," Chang added, "By taking advantage of our core strength in product innovation, we are confident to achieve a record year for LCD Monitor sales."

"E2200HD has been a big success in boosting market momentum for 16:9 Full HD LCD monitors. BenQ Japan achieved 160.5% sales growth in 21.5 inches and above models in Q4, outperforming the overall declining market. These results show that BenQ is hitting the right notes in satisfying consumer desire for a high-quality Full HD viewing experience." said Martin Moelle, Managing Director of BenQ Japan. "With the strong partnership with AUO, we will continue bringing our customers new products that cater to their needs in Japan."

We foresee Full HD LCD is a trend which bring better picture quality to life, BenQ is targeting to achieve 20% growth in the 21.5 inch and above LCDM segment by Q2 09 in MEA region said Manish Bakshi General Manager of BenQ MEA. E2200HD LCDM also recently won the Best Value award from Windows Middle East Magazine.

BenQ E2200HD, the world's first 21.5 inch 16:9 Full HD LCD monitor, received two honors: "Best of the Year" award in the general PC-related category and "Gold" award" in LCD monitor category. "Best of the Year" is the most honorable award by Kakaku.com. Winner of "Best of the Year" of PC-related category in 2007 was Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Users highly appreciated E2200HD's native pixel-for-pixel reproduction of 1080p video, the convenient HDMI port for connection to a variety of Full HD devices, as well as the beauty of its slim, modern design. BenQ G2400WD also earned the "Silver" award in LCD monitor category.

BenQ's new G series line-up includes 18.5 inch, 21.5 inch, and 24 inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitors equip native Full HD resolution, high 40000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, green power saving features and exclusive Senseye+photo technology. It will be available across Asia Pacific region starting from March.