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ViewSonic Adds New 27-inch 4K UHD Monitor to its Award-Winning VP Series; Fogra Certified, It Brings Precise Color Reproduction for Color-Critical Applications

The VP2785-4K Delivers Color Accuracy, 99 Percent Adobe RBG and 98 Percent DCI-P3 Colors; Brightness, Chromaticity and Tone can be Stabilized in Mere Minutes

Brea, CA (Aug. 16, 2017) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, introduces the VP2785-4K, a 27-inch 4K UHD (3840x2160) monitor that delivers precise and consistent color representation and performance to ensure incredible image quality. Built to deliver unmatched color accuracy for professional color-critical applications, the ViewSonic® VP2785-4K ensures vibrant and intense color reproduction, making this monitor the perfect display solution for photographers, video and content producers and editors.



The ViewSonic VP2785-4K offers 4K UHD resolution, a wide color gamut and consistent performance with 99 percent Adobe RGB and 98 percent DCI-P3 colors and factory calibration to achieve Delta E <2 across multiple color spaces. Hardware calibration capability allows users to ensure best-in-class color accuracy, while the built-in uniformity function guarantees screen consistency. With USB 3.1 Type C, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity options, the VP2785-4K can be used with a variety of external devices. The HDCP 2.2 input provides content protection for 4K content playback, streaming and gaming.

With a built-in backlight sensor, the VP2785-4K can stabilize color in just three minutes, maintaining Adobe RGB and sRGB brightness stability for longer periods of time. Instead of the typical 30 plus minutes for a monitor to stabilize its brightness, chromaticity, and tone characteristics, the VP2785-4K has shortened the warm-up time to mere minutes.

Professional-grade features built into the ViewSonic VP2785-4K deliver richer color, contrast and enhanced details of content. From Broadcast and Cinema Presets for EBU, Rec.709, SMPTE-C and DCI with ready color spaces and gamma values; as well as Film Mode for smoother video playback, the VP2785-4K also supports HDR10 (High Dynamic Range) content decoding and playback. Skilled creative professionals will appreciate the built-in ambient light sensor, presence sensor, and KVM switch, which provide superior screen performance.

“The ViewSonic VP2785-4K was built for the professional photographer, content creator, videographer, graphic artist, or anyone that deals with color critical applications,” said Kenneth Mau, senior product marketing manager at ViewSonic Americas. “With the VP2785-4K, we offer color uniformity and accuracy. From a 10-bit panel, 14-bit LUT and 6 Axis color adjustability, connectivity options, a frameless design and newly designed ergonomic stand, this monitor delivers color coverage and output performance. The VP2785-4K is ideal for MacBook work stations or environments that need reliable color representation and image performance that is compatible with Type-C connectivity and 4K content.”

The ViewSonic VP2785-4K will be available in August 2017 for an MSRP of $1,200.00 (USD).

For further news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California in 1987, ViewSonic has 30-years under its belt as a leading global provider of visual solution products. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic keeps the world connected with a portfolio of professional level visual solutions that enhance the way we compute, collaborate, communicate and connect. Our products include LED monitors, interactive commercial displays, touch displays, projectors, thin client, zero client and smart displays. To find out more about ViewSonic, visit viewsonic.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.

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**Other compatible products: VP2468, VP2771

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ViewSonic’s New Series of ViewBoard® UHD 4K Interactive Flat Panel Displays with 20-Point Touch Screen Now Shipping

The Latest ViewBoard IFP50 Series Include 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch Sizes; Feature “Out-of-the-Box” Tools Including Built-In Collaboration and Casting Software


BREA, CA (August 15, 2017) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, starts shipping the latest in its ViewBoard family of interactive flat panel displays. The ViewSonic® IFP50 Series includes the IFP6550 (65-inch), IFP7550 (75-inch) and IFP8650 (86-inch) interactive flat panels with UHD 4K (3840x2160) resolution and 20-point touch screen for remarkable collaborative experiences. The ViewBoard® line of displays delivers incredible next-level functionality for boardrooms and classrooms.



The ViewSonic® ViewBoard® IFP50 series are built with a 20-point touch-enabled panel, which allows multiple users to simultaneously write or draw on the display’s surface with styluses or fingers, or even both at the same time. These interactive flat panel displays provide powerful computing for annotation and multimedia playback without the need for a PC. The ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 interactive flat panels come with a built-in ARM quad-core processor and an Android™ 5.0 operating system, 2GB memory and 16GB storage.


 

The ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 are “out-of-the-box” ready, and come with ViewSonic exclusive vBoard™ embedded software and ViewBoard Cast™ collaboration software, as well as Zoom video conferencing software. The easy-to-use built-in vBoard software allows users to write, highlight, edit and transform documents and images on the screen in real time. Built-in ViewBoard Cast™ software ensures that content can be shared from any mobile device to the ViewBoard display, while Zoom supports video conferencing and distance learning for up to 10 users in various locations. vController™ software is also included, which provides a simple and intuitive interface for remote management.


 

“The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP50 series are our most user-friendly, easy-to-use, interactive flat panel displays,” said Erik Willey, director of product marketing at ViewSonic Americas. “The ViewBoard interactive flat panels are developed for business and education settings, packed with features that allow users to collaborate and share content in a variety of ways, including between devices. With the native 4K resolution, these displays deliver incredible picture quality, as well as smooth, super-fast computing and responsive touch capabilities for an immersive multimedia experience.”


 

The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 displays feature multiple connectivity options including: HDMI, Composite, VGA, YPbPr, SPIDF audio-out, USB 2.0 and 3.0, RJ45, RS232 in/out, Windows slot-in PC and Audio in/out, to connect to a wide variety of computing and multimedia devices. Each has a brightness level of 350 nits, and the 8ms response time ensures that the content has fewer visible image artifacts for clearer, more vivid images. The IFP series are robust displays built with anti-glare 7H tempered glass, making them ideal for various environments, whether boardroom or classroom, where interactivity and sharing are encouraged.


 

These interactive flat panel displays also help educators advance their curriculum to the next level with Qwizdom Oktopus™ and Ximbus™ Solutions. Oktopus collaboration software lets users annotate and work over and/or alongside any application, existing content or over a web browser. Ximbus is a cloud-based collaboration and sharing solution for Google classrooms, and features Google Drive™ and content integration.


 























Model MSRP Availability
IFP6550 $4,999.00 Now
IFP7550 $7,999.00 Now
IFP8650 $12,999.00 Now

 

For further news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.


 

Product images of the ViewSonic IFP7550 can be found here.


 

About ViewSonic


Founded in California in 1987, ViewSonic has 30-years under its belt as a leading global provider of visual solution products. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic keeps the world connected with a portfolio of professional level visual solutions that enhance the way we compute, collaborate, communicate and connect. Our products include LED monitors, interactive commercial displays, touch displays, projectors, thin client, zero client and smart displays. To find out more about ViewSonic, visit viewsonic.com.


 

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.

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ViewSonic Exhibits New Collaborative Display Solutions at ISTE 2017; Announces Partnership with EdTech for Professional Development

Showcases New ViewBoard® Interactive Flat Panel Displays, Laser Projectors and Software

SAN ANTONIO, ISTE, Booth #1232 (June 25, 2017) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual display products, will showcase an array of solutions to enhance 21st century learning at the ISTE Conference & Expo, June 25-28, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. ViewSonic will highlight their newest education technologies including ViewBoard interactive flat panel displays and integrated software, which includes Ximbus™ and Oktopus™ to enhance teaching and learning, as well as training to help teachers utilize their presentation and collaboration products.



ViewSonic has partnered with EdTech to create Professional Development Webinars and on-site training to help educators better optimize their interactive classroom technologies. All webinars and on-site training sessions are led by a ViewSonic for Education Certified Trainer. Providing full and complete support beyond its Professional Development options,ViewSonic also offers  its ViewSchoolSM education program. ViewSchool provides educators the technology, tools, and training to bring the latest learning advantages to their classrooms, schools, or districts. ViewSchool provides exclusive educational product discounts, promotions, and other valuable offers designed specifically for K-12 and higher education. ViewSchool also includes video tutorials from EdTech and industry leaders, as well as white papers, and case studies that help teachers better utilize their ViewBoard interactive flat panel displays and software.

“We believe that it is imperative to not only deliver collaborative technology, but to also make sure that educators are comfortable with new technology,” said Sarah Kearns, commercial marketing director at ViewSonic Americas. “Not only do we offer extensive solutions to fit any classroom, but ViewSonic strives to provide teachers with the tools and support that will help them utilize every aspect of their technology in the classroom.”

ViewSonic continues to work with Google Certified innovators, and will have Alice Keeler, Matt Miller, and Blake Everhart on-hand to speak with ISTE attendees. These key education leaders will share their insight and best practices in regard to integrating technology into the classroom.

ViewSonic will showcase its complete line of interactive classroom solutions at ISTE, including:

  • ViewSonic® ViewBoard® Interactive Flat Panels

    • 55-, 65-, 70-, and 75-inch Full HD and Ultra HD displays with responsive 10-point or 20-point touch interactivity

    • Integrated media players for Android™ with dual-core processor for PC-Less operation



  • Qwizdom Ximbus™ and Oktopus™ Collaboration Software for ViewBoard

    • Oktopus allows users to annotate and work over or alongside any application or existing content, including imported files from SMART and Promethean – meaning users aren’t tied or locked into any proprietary or legacy platforms.

    • Ximbus is a whiteboarding and collaboration solution for Google and features Google Drive™ and Contacts integration



  • NMP250-WL Solstice Pod and collaboration software

    • Lets multiple users simultaneously share content from laptops, tablets or smart phones

    • Turnkey solution that easily connects to a ViewSonic display or projector



  • LightStream® LS830 Laser Projector

    • Full HD 1080p

    • 4,500 lumens of brightness and laser phosphor light source lasting up to 20,000 hours

    • 23 ultra-short throw ratio, HV keystoning and 4 corner adjustments



  • BCP100 BrilliantColorPanel™ Projector Screen

    • Ideal screen for ultra-short throw projectors with a 0.30 throw ratio or less

    • 100-inch screen size and 16:9 aspect ratio



  • LB-STND-O05 Cart for ViewBoard displays

    • Motorized trolley cart provides optimal viewing conditions for any group of students




 

For more news and information about ViewSonic, visit us at ViewSonic.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California in 1987 and celebrating its 30th anniversary, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solution products. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic keeps the world connected with a portfolio of professional level visual solutions that enhance the way we compute, collaborate, communicate and connect. Our products include LED monitors, interactive commercial displays, touch displays, projectors, thin client, zero client and smart displays. To find out more about ViewSonic, visit viewsonic.com.

For more information about ViewSonic’s ViewSchool Program, visit viewsonic.com/viewschool/.

 

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: All corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

ViewSonic Launches New Series of ViewBoard® UHD 4K Interactive Flat Panel Displays with 20-Point Touch Screen for Incredible Collaborative Experiences

The Latest ViewBoard IFP50 Series Include 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch Sizes; Feature “Out-of-the-Box” Tools Including Built-In Collaboration and Casting Software

ORLANDO (June 14, 2017), Booth #1319 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, launches additions to the ViewBoard family of interactive flat panel displays. The ViewSonic IFP50 Series includes the IFP6550 (65-inch), IFP7550 (75-inch) and IFP8650 (86-inch) interactive flat panels with UHD 4K (3840x2160) resolution and 20-point touch screen for remarkable collaborative experiences. The ViewBoard® line of displays delivers incredible next-level functionality for boardrooms and classrooms.



The ViewSonic® ViewBoard® IFP50 series are built with a 20-point touch-enabled panel, which allows multiple users to simultaneously write or draw on the display’s surface with styluses or fingers, or even both at the same time. These interactive flat panel displays provide powerful computing for annotation and multimedia playback without the need for a PC. The ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 interactive flat panels come with a built-in ARM quad-core processor and an Android™ 5.0 operating system, 2GB memory and 16GB storage.

The ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 are “out–of-the-box” ready, and come with ViewSonic exclusive vBoard™ and ViewBoard Cast™ collaboration software, as well as Zoom video conferencing software. The easy-to-use vBoard allows users to write, highlight, edit and transform documents and images on the screen in real time. Built-in Cast software ensures that content can be shared from any mobile device to the ViewBoard display, while Zoom supports video conferencing and distance learning for up to 10 users in various locations. vController™ software is also included, which provides a simple and intuitive interface for remote management.

 

“The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP50 series are our most user-friendly, easy-to-use, interactive flat panel displays,” said Erik Willey, director of product marketing at ViewSonic Americas. “The ViewBoard interactive flat panels are developed for business and education settings, packed with features that allow users to collaborate and share content in a variety of ways, including between devices. With the native 4K resolution, these displays deliver incredible picture quality, as well as smooth, super-fast computing and responsive touch capabilities for an immersive multimedia experience.”

The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP6550, IFP7550 and IFP8650 displays feature multiple connectivity options including: HDMI, Composite, VGA, YPbPr, SPIDF audio-out, USB 2.0 and 3.0, RJ45, RS232 in/out, OPS PC slot, SDM slot and Audio in/out, to connect to a wide variety of computing and multimedia devices. Each has a brightness level of 450 nits, and the 8ms response time ensures that the content has fewer visible image artifacts for clearer, more vivid images. The IFP series are robust displays built with anti-glare 7H tempered glass, making them ideal for various environments, whether boardroom or classroom, where interactivity and sharing are encouraged.

These interactive flat panel displays also help educators advance their curriculum to the next level with Qwizdom Oktopus™ and Ximbus™ Solutions. Oktopus collaboration software lets users annotate and work over and/or alongside any application, existing content or over a web browser. Ximbus is a cloud-based collaboration and sharing solution for Google classrooms, and features Google Drive™ and contacts integration.























Model MSRP Availability
IFP6550 $4,999.00 June 2017
IFP7550 $7,999.00 June 2017
IFP8650 $12,999.00 June 2017

For further news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California in 1987, ViewSonic has 30-years under its belt as a leading global provider of visual solution products. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic keeps the world connected with a portfolio of professional level visual solutions that enhance the way we compute, collaborate, communicate and connect. Our products include LED monitors, interactive commercial displays, touch displays, projectors, thin client, zero client and smart displays. To find out more about ViewSonic, visit viewsonic.com.

 

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.

ViewSonic Introduces Ultra-Short Throw Projector that Delivers All-in-One Interactive Projection Solution

The PS750W Interactive, Ultra-Short Throw Projector Offers a Complete Solution for an Integrated and Collaborative Teaching Environment


ORLANDO (June 14, 2017), Booth #1319 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, expands its line  of award-winning interactive learning solutions with the launch of its new PS750W ultra-short throw, interactive projector.  The ViewSonic® PS750W projector and included vBoard™ interactive software solution provides the tools to build technologically advanced classrooms where students can create, communicate, and collaborate more effectively.



The PS750W provides for a complete out-of-the-box interactive experience: it includes an embedded camera, dual interactive pens, a laser curtain for 10-point interactive touch, vBoard interactive software for content creation and collaboration, and an ultra-adjustable wall mount kit. With native WXGA (1280x800) resolution, brightness of 3300 lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, this projector shines in any environment. The PS750W also features H/V keystone and four-corner adjustment for easier installation and eliminates distortion  for perfectly proportioned images.

The ultra-short throw lens projects large images without shadowing effects, and the PS750W can be placed inches away from a wall or screen to provide a huge image so content can be shared in a big way. It even has the flexibility to be mounted vertically, allowing the possibility to create an interactive table solution where multiple students can draw and write on the same surface.

“We’ve leveraged the best features from our Interactive Flat Panel line to create the PS750W interactive projector solution with large screen size and content-sharing capabilities” said Sean Liu, product marketing manager for ViewSonic Americas. “ViewSonic is committed to delivering presentation solutions for collaboration and sharing, and for promoting critical thinking to students at all levels. With the PS750W, we are helping teachers enhance learning in their classrooms.”

Included with this solution is the ViewSonic vBoard software, allowing users to write, highlight, edit and transform documents and images on the screen in real-time. With 10-point multi-touch capabilities, multiple users can simultaneously work with  their fingers or styluses  – or both at the same time. vBoard software also provides many advanced features including a built-in Screen Camera  function which provides for the recording of every interaction, including  the presenter’s voice and camera input if desired. In addition, a screen cast feature is provided allowing for students to share their work with teacher moderation. A proprietary Google Drive™ save feature also lets teachers save content, such as documents and images, directly to a shared Google Cloud Drive.

In addition to the advanced vBoard software, ViewSonic also helps schools ulitlize their legacy content with optional OKTOPUS™ software from Qwizdom™.  With OKTOPUS, users  can easily import any native SMART or Promethean lessons and utilize that content directly on the ViewSonic PS750W projector. With the freedom to move away from legacy platforms,  educators can easily advance their curriculum to the next level.

ViewSonic PS750W comes with multiple connectivity options, including: HDMI, HDMI/MHL, dual VGA, VGA-out, LAN, S-Video, Composite and RJ45. The projector is also Crestron® and AMX® certified, providing for  remote control and monitoring caapbilities,  as well as the ability to receive projector status alerts, with the integrated Crestron® e-Control™ system and RoomView Express™ management software.

The ViewSonic PS750W projector will be available in July 2017 at an estimated street price of $1,499.00 (USD).

For further news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 About ViewSonic

Founded in California in 1987, ViewSonic has 30-years under its belt as a leading global provider of visual solution products. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic keeps the world connected with a portfolio of professional level visual solutions that enhance the way we compute, collaborate, communicate and connect. Our products include LED monitors, interactive commercial displays, touch displays, projectors, thin client, zero client and smart displays. To find out more about ViewSonic, visit viewsonic.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.