PRESS RELEASE
Factory pre-calibrated 24-inch display features next-generation AH-IPS technology and 99% Adobe Wide Gamut RGB support for unmatched color accuracy
London, England (15 April 2013) - ASUS today announced the PA249Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor, a professional 24-inch display that is factory pre-calibrated for uncompromised color precision, straight from the box. The PA249Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor has a native 1920 x 1200 resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio and features AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) display technology for a bright and vibrant image with 178-degree wide viewing angles. The PA249Q also features ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio, and ASUS QuickFit Virtual Scale and SplendidTM Video Intelligence technologies for enhanced image quality.
Factory pre-calibrated for unmatched color accuracy
The ASUS PA249Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor is pre-calibrated at the factory for unmatched color accuracy (∆E<3) and features independent six-axis color control with outstanding color space reproduction - 99% Adobe Wide Gamut RGB, 100% sRGB and 120% NTSC. In addition, the PA249Q supports 10-bit ‘deep color' for more natural transitions between different hues. The PA249Q also features a brightness rated at 350cd/m² and an 80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio for enhanced image contrast.
Next-generation AH-IPS display technology
The ASUS PA249Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor is LED backlit and features AH-IPS (Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching) display technology for reduced energy consumption, superior color accuracy and increased backlight transmission for an overall brighter image.
A host of exclusive features allow professional users to get the best results. Exclusive ASUS QuickFit Virtual Scale displays on-screen guidelines for an actual-size preview of images prior to printing, while ASUS SplendidTM Video Intelligence technology automatically adjusts display settings to give the best visual quality for the kind of image being displayed.
ASUS QuickFit Virtual Scale and SplendidTM Video Intelligence, along with other monitor options, are accessed via a user-friendly five-way control on the monitor. The PA249Q also features two user-customizable shortcuts for frequently used monitor controls, removing the need to navigate the full on-screen menu system for functions such as brightness control.
Comprehensive video inputs with picture-in-picture support
The PA249Q ProArt Series LCD Monitor has DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and D-Sub ports, and can display content from two video inputs at the same time. Picture-in-picture mode displays content from a second input in a window in one corner of the screen, while picture-by-picture mode splits the screen down the middle to display content from two separate sources side-by-side.
The PA249Q also features a four-port USB 3.0 hub for convenient pass-through connectivity at speeds up to 10 times that of USB 2.0 with compatible devices. The monitor is mounted on a versatile stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment.
ASUS ProArt Series monitors garnered accolades at the 2012 Good Design Awards and 2013 CES Innovation Awards.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS PA249Q ProArt Series LCD monitor will be available from April 2013 in Taiwan, Asia Pacific, European and North American markets. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Display size |
24.1 inch (518.4 x 324mm display area) |
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Display type |
LED-backlit AH-IPS with anti-glare coating |
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Resolution |
1920 x 1200 (16:10 aspect ratio) |
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Pixel pitch |
0.27mm |
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Colors (maximum) |
1.07 billion (10 bits per RGB sub-pixel) |
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Viewing angles |
178 degrees horizontal / 178 degrees vertical |
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Brightness (maximum) |
350cd/m² |
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Contrast ratio |
1,000:1 (80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) |
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Response time |
6ms (gray to gray) |
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Color accuracy |
△E<3 |
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Color spaces |
99% Adobe Wide Gamut RGB, 100% sRGB, 120% NTSC on CIE1976 or 103% NTSC on CIE 1931 test standards |
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Color control |
Six-axis (RGB, CMY) independent adjustment |
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Color temperatures |
5000K, 5500K, 6500K, 9300K |
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Other controls |
Skin tone selection (3 presets), ASUS SplendidTM Video Intelligence (7 presets) |
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Inputs/outputs |
HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, D-sub, 3.5mm audio-in, 3.5mm earphone, four-port USB 3.0 hub |
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Included accessories |
DVI-D cable, D-sub (VGA) cable, DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cable, power cable, monitor hood (optional) |
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Size |
557.2 x 416.3 x 235mm |
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Weight |
6.6kg |
Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.
About ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PCTM. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2011 was approximately US$11.9 billion.
