PRESS RELEASE
Super-slim LED monitors feature ultra-wide viewing angles on IPS and VA panels
March 10, 2011 - ASUS today announced three LED monitors with IPS (In-Plane Switching) and VA (Vertical Alignment) ASUS Designo ML Series. The 21.5" ML229H, 23" ML239H, and 24" ML249H all have a full range of features designed to provide an exceptional viewing experience, including 178° ultra-wide viewing angles and extremely bright 50,000,000:1 contrast ratios, engineered to perform in a thin and elegant frame.
Stunning visuals with ultra-wide viewing angles
New Designo ML229/239/249 LED monitors offer stunning visual performance with IPS and VA-equipped panels* that make them highly suited to both productivity and entertainment. All three offer 178° of horizontal and vertical viewing angles that eliminate off-axis color shift to provide consistent visual enjoyment from every angle, making them ideal for shared viewing scenarios. All three also have a 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast ratio to achieve true dark/light definition through backlight luminance adjustment. HDMI provides an optimized HD viewing experience in full 1080p (1920x1080 resolution) for PC, Blu-ray and gaming consoles.
Designed with the environment in mind
As with all ASUS products, the Designo ML Series maintains strict green standards. The monitors use mercury-free LED-backlit panels and ship in cardboard packaging consisting of at least 80% recycled material. They are also highly energy efficient. Users can expect to save approximately 37.2KW/h** of energy while also reducing ultimate CO2 emissions by 23.6Kg a year, equivalent to planting 1.9 trees annually or two years' oxygen for a family of four. An innovative Eco-Mode further reduces energy consumption by 55%, allowing for lower electricity bills.
Award-winning design
The Designo ML Series combines style with practicality, featuring a sleek geometric design and a super-slim profile. The unique double ring stand enables easy tilt and swivel adjustments, while the glossy piano black-finished bezel sports LED touch buttons that present a clean and seamless appearance. The slim and elegant design of the Designo ML Series was recently recognized with the Japan-based Good Design Award for its contribution to quality living as a home décor centerpiece.
* ML229H and ML239H use an IPS panel; ML249H uses a VA panel
**May vary by individual usage
Specifications
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ML249H |
ML239H |
ML229H |
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Panel size |
24" (61.0cm) VA widescreen (16:9) |
23.0" (58.4cm) IPS widescreen (16:9) |
21.5" (54.52 cm) IPS widescreen (16:9) |
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Color saturation (NTSC) |
72% |
72% |
72% |
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True resolution |
1920 x1080 (FHD) |
1920 x1080 (FHD) |
1920 x1080 (FHD) |
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Pixel pitch |
0.2768mm |
0.2652mm |
0.248mm |
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Brightness (max) |
250cd/㎡ |
250cd/㎡ |
250cd/㎡ |
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Contrast (max) |
3000:1 |
1000:1 |
1000:1 |
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ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) |
50,000,000:1 |
50,000,000:1 |
50,000,000:1 |
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Viewing angle |
178° (H)/178° (V) |
178° (H)/178° (V) |
178° (H)/178° (V) |
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Display colors |
16.7 million |
16.7 million |
16.7 million |
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Response time |
8ms (gray to gray) |
5ms (gray to gray) |
5ms (gray to gray) |
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Signal input |
HDMI 1.3 DVI-D (via HDMI-to-DVI cable) and D-Sub |
HDMI 1.3,DVI-D (via HDMI-to-DVI cable) and D-Sub |
HDMI 1.3, DVI-D (via HDMI-to-DVI cable) and D-Sub |
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Power draw |
<39W |
<40W |
≤37W |
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Tilt |
+20°- -5° |
+20°- -5° |
+20°- -5° |
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Swivel |
+20°- -20° |
Yes |
+20°- -20° |
Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for details.
About ASUS
ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PCTM. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.
