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ViewSonic's New 19
WALNUT, Calif. – October 11, 1999 – ViewSonic Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of advanced display technology, today announced the PF790, a new addition to the award-winning Professional Series. This 19" (18.0" viewable) monitor combines patented PerfectFlat technology, perfectly flat from edge-to-edge, and SonicTron aperture grille to deliver precise images and superior color richness.Designed for demanding applications such as desktop publishing, imaging, pre-press, advanced gaming, and Internet design, the PF790 offers users realistically proportioned images and minimal glare. Providing a super fine 0.25-0.27 variable aperture grille pitch and a resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 90Hz, the PF790 displays high resolution at high refresh rates and delivers superior focus for the ultimate picture quality. The PF790 also utilizes super dark flat panel and low 41 percent light transmission rate for high contrast, allowing astonishing and vivid color.
"This monitor is designed to provide all of the quality and performance advantages of a 21" monitor, only slightly smaller," said Sally Wang, Product Line Manager, ViewSonic Corporation. "Its PerfectFlat screen design eliminates curved surfaces and reduces light reflection for better picture clarity and minimal eye fatigue."
Also featured is the multi-layer ARAG® screen treatment. This coating has proven more effective than traditional silica coating in producing picture sharpness with optimal antiglare and anti-reflection effect.
The PF790 is TCO '99 as well as Energy 2000 certified for low power consumption and environmental friendliness. In addition, the monitor features Plug & Play+, user-friendly OnView® Controls, and ViewMatch® for accurate and precision color matching.
Offered at a MSRP of $599, the PF790 is compatible with PC, Macintosh®, and high-resolution third-party graphics standards. The PF790 is backed by a three-year parts and labor warranty and is eligible for ViewSonic's optional Express Exchange® Service, which guarantees a replacement monitor within 48 hours. The company offers toll-free technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic Display Technology™ products have won more than 550 awards from independent publications and organizations. ViewSonic's leadership position is further supported by being ranked as the United States' No. 1 best selling flat panel display provider by Display Search (Q2 '99) and the No. 1 best selling independent monitor brand by Stanford Resources (Monitrak Q2 '99).
Headquartered in Walnut, Calif., ViewSonic Corporation offers comprehensive display solutions for today's education, entertainment, business, Internet and professional markets. As of March 1999, ViewSonic is one of only 200 North American companies to receive the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification from its registrar, the British Standards Institution. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at tel: 800.888.8583 or 909.869.7976; fax: 909.468.3736.