Display manufacturer AOC have announced their F19 18.5-inch Widescreen LCD display, which features some attractive styling at a low price point of just $159.99. Hoping to target recession-consious consumers, the F19 offers up a 16:9 contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time and VGA/DVI inputs in a sleek, glossy, piano black casing.
AOC have simplified the monitor’s controls; providing access to all settings via a central, apparently easy to use, web-cam looking dial. The casing also includes a patented tilt-stand for various angle adjustments.
The LCD itself boasts 16.7 million colors at a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and can be hooked up to a PC or Mac via Analog VGA, D-sub or a DVI Port.
Check out the press release below. It’s gloomy. They get you all depressed with words like “economic hardship” and cheer you up with puppies (of course displayed on the product for that emotional association). What a stroke of marketing genius!
Full Press Release Below:
AOC’s F19 Monitor Shows that Design and Performance do not Have to Come at a Heavy Cost to Consumers
16:9 widescreen monitor offers style and performance consumers can afford during tough times
Fremont, Calif., 2008 – As technology advances, style and performance tend to go hand in hand with pricing. AOC’s F19, 16:9 widescreen monitor offers the performance and sleek design consumers have come to expect from today’s displays, but with a price that still fits their budgets given today’s economy.
The F19 is a 19″ monitor that boasts AOC’s easy-to-use silver navigation ring for adjusting display setting with a simple, all-in-one control dial, as well as their patented single post stand that allows for different tilt angles for visual flexibility. From a performance standpoint the F19 offers 16.7 million colors from its 8-bit panel with a very fast 5ms response time, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and both analog and digital DVI inputs. To add to the performance and practicality this monitor lends an element of style to any desk, whether in a home office or dorm room, with a glossy piano-black finish and unique overall design.
“AOC has always offered affordable displays that boast the latest in video technology and design, but during these times keeping prices low without sacrificing performance or style has become increasingly important,” said Robert Velez, Marketing Manager for AOC. “The F19 is our offer for those looking for a great widescreen monitor with all the specifications they need at a price they can still afford,” added Velez.
Product Spec Highlights:
• PC/Windows, Mac® Equipped With Analog VGA Dsub or DVI Port
• Digital Input DVI-D HDCP*
• 16:9 widescreen
• Contrast Ratio 10,000:1 (dynamic)
• Plug & Play DDC/2B, DDC/CI
• 5ms fast response time
• Easy-to-use navigation
• front glossy piano-black finish with white backThe F19 boasts an MSRP of $159.99 making it ideal in performance, style and affordability during a time of economic hardship.
Source:
Engadget