New AOC 15" LCD Debuts in PC World's Top 10
LM520 Praised for High Quality Graphics, Low Price

San Francisco, March 5, 2003 - A combination of high-quality graphics and low price has earned the new AOC LM520 a place in PC World's coveted Top 10 list.

"At a mere $299, the newest flat-panel monitor from AOC has the enviable distinction of being one of the lowest-priced LCDs around," the magazine stated. "You'd be hard-pressed to find a 15-inch panel that costs less than this."

But price wasn't the only advantage enjoyed by the LM520. In its rankings of 15-inch LCD monitors, PC World rated the LM520 strongly against competition from NEC, Samsung, Sony and others. The ultra-thin LCD earned the highest graphics quality score among the tested LCDs tested using a VGA connection.

Judges were impressed by the LM520's "highly affordable price and fetching color," as well as the easy-to-use dial on the front bezel for on-screen controls and navigating through menus.

"The PC World rankings validate our basic value proposition-world-class quality at world-beating prices," said Tak Shimizu, VP of Sales and Marketing for AOC. "AOC is leading the way in making 15-inch LCD displays affordable for every computer user."

About PC World
PC World is the world's largest computer magazine, with a readership of 6.7 million (Spring 2002 MRI). The winner of more editorial awards than any other computer publication, including two Grand Neal Awards from American Business Media, PC World is targeted to meet the informational needs of tech-savvy managers, both at work and at home. With its monthly Top 100 product rankings, news, how-to articles, features, and special reports, PC World helps managers plan what to buy, where to buy, and how to use the technologies that keep them and their companies ahead of the competition.

About AOC Monitors
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, AOC Monitors has nearly 20 years of computer monitor design and manufacturing experience. The company is known for selling the most user-friendly, affordable displays on the market, ideal for both small office and home computing. AOC products have received multiple awards from industry analysts, including CNET.com, TechTV, PC World, Macworld, and Smart Computing.

AOC monitors are manufactured 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 is based in Taiwan and traded publicly on the Hong Kong & Singapore Stock Exchanges.

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

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