Volume 3 . June 2007      Widescreen on the Upswing as LCD Monitor Market Reaches All-Time Quarterly High Fourth quarter 2006 boasted strong sequential growth in the LCD monitor market with a 25% year-to-year growth and a 10% quarter-to-quarter increase, culminating in an all-time 38M unit volume high for the quarter.  Along with solid growth in unit shipments, revenues likewise increased and the market again reached over $10B for the quarter.  Driving double-digit unit growth, which is anticipated to continue through 2007, is the replacement cycle from square to widescreen fueled, of course, by Windows Vista , but more importantly, by the crossover of LCD computer monitors into the mainstream consumer display arena, led by such progressive manufacturers as BenQ, the world s 4th-ranked stand-alone LCD provider.  For consumers and businesses alike, widescreen is fast becoming mainstream and manufacturers will soon be exclusively offering only wide aspect ratio displays.* BenQ Climbs to #4 Worldwide: With industry-first products that set the trend for a new kind of digital lifestyle, it s no wonder BenQ continues to rise in the world LCD market.  Their latest 24 monitors are in fact the world s first to incorporate HDCP-compliant HDMI connectors.  Further touting full 1080p HD support, Vista Premium Certification and exclusive technologies, the FP241W/WZ/VW monitors lead the industry in bridging the IT and CE markets.

24-inch FP241VW & FP241W Impress as Crossover HDMI Video Displays Having set the pace as the world s first LCD monitors to incorporate HDMI, BenQ continues their leadership stance with monitors that bridge the IT and consumer display markets.  The company s FP241VW and FP241W have in fact been heralded by editors and users alike as delivering exceptional picture quality for movie and TV watching, gaming and office applications, as well as providing an unrivaled number of inputs.

HDMI:  The New Connection Standard A recognized pioneer in LCD manufacturing and engineering, BenQ is the first to incorporate HDMI connectivity on LCD monitors -- bringing enjoyment and quality to life by merging consumer concepts of play and entertainment with the IT world of work and productivity.  Hailed as the all-comprehensive interface, HDMI promises perfect HD picture and sound quality, simplified set-up and an "un-outdatable" interface platform.  However, in the wake of the HDMI craze, many misunderstandings have arisen as to the actuality of HDMI.  What exactly is it?  A cable?  A chipset?  A technology spec?

BenQ & ADI Host Nationwide ISF High-Def Training Resellers around the country fortunate enough to reserve a space in the nationwide ADI High-Definition Video Training Series greatly benefitted from the hands-on instruction conducted by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF).  The Series, sponsored by leading manufacturers including the North American subsidiary of #3 worldwide projector supplier, BenQ, just wrapped its 60-day, 20-city tour of the States, which began April 23.

BenQ Hits Roadshow Success at IT ChannelVision & CMP Xchange As part of BenQ s national roadshow campaign for 2007, the company participated at the recent Gartner IT ChannelVision and CMP Xchange conferences with exceeding success.   May 6 9 saw BenQ at the Garnter IT ChannelVision conference in Hollywood, FL, which brought together leading and emerging technology providers with an invitation-only audience of senior-level system builders, xSPs executives and top decision-makers.