AOC 17-Inch LCD “Shines” in the Office
LM720 Recommended by Smart Computing for Sharpness and Clarity

San Francisco, December 2, 2002: For offices of all sizes, the big-screen LCD has arrived. AOC’s LM720 is an affordable, high-quality display that “shines when it comes to typical office apps,” according to a recent Smart Computing review.

Built for ease-of-use and quality viewing, the LM720 is a 17-inch LCD with analog input that delivers photo-realistic imaging. “The LM720 is a pretty sharp display overall because of a low 0.264mm pixel pitch, and the LCD supports wide viewing angles,” stated Smart Computing’s review. In addition, on-screen images were described as “bright and beautiful.”

The LM720 was subjected to Smart Computing’s standard test cycles and came through with high marks. Particularly noteworthy were the display’s clarity and geometry. According to the reviewer, “Focus and resolution matrices looked crisp, defocusing tests revealed no halos... and tests for geometric balance were perfect.” In addition, on-screen text was singled out as being “pleasantly readable,” which is especially important for task-oriented office computing.

“We’re proud of the LM720’s performance,” said Tak Shimizu, VP of Sales and Marketing for AOC. “At AOC, we don’t just make computer displays. We depend on them for running our daily business. We know quality is everything. That’s why Smart Computing’s LM720 review is particularly meaningful to us.”

About Smart Computing Magazine
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About AOC Monitors
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, AOC Monitors have earned numerous awards and distinctions for their price-to-performance ratio, including “Editor’s Choice Award” from PCSTATS.com and three consecutive “Top 10” awards from PC World. In its Annual Report Card Survey of solution providers, VAR Business recently ranked AOC at second place overall in the display technology category, as well as first place in the categories of compatibility/ease of integration, ease of doing business, and overall profitability.

The AOC brand provides access to superior distribution channels serving more than 82 ports worldwide, in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. AOC monitors are produced by TPV Technology Limited (TPV), which has been recognized with International Standards Organization 9001 and 14001 accreditations. In 2002, TPV was ranked the second-largest manufacturer of computer monitors in the world*. The company is expected to maintain this standing and to be ranked 4th in LCD production worldwide** in 2003.TPV, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of computer monitors. AOC is projected to produce 14 million CRTs and 3.5 million LCDs in 2003.

* based on sales data to date
** based on projected sales

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