1998-08-19 ,
Press Releases From Customers/Partners

Taipei, Taiwan (August 19, 1998) - ADI Corporation today introduces their latest MicroScan 17-inch monitor, the 5PD, which features a new USB hub. Today's announcement comes as part of an overall strategy dedicated to developing and innovating USB technology. And also figures prominently in ADI's commitment to the future of the award-winning MicroScan P Series monitors.

"As one of the very first color monitors in the industry to provide optional USB hub, the ADI MicroScan P series is known as a pioneer in this arena. Long ago, we recognized the importance of USB and incorporated it in our products long before was popular." said Stephen Chou, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Division. "Today, with the successful launch of Windows 98, USB peripherals are gradually taking over the market. ADI is ahead of this trend. Now we are equipped with our monitors with matured USB technology, thanks to our long term experience. We are confident that the P series will again become a hit at the market."

Featuring the latest standard in CRT technology, precise controls and outstanding compatibility, the MicroScan 4P (15-inch, 13.8" viewable image), 5P+ and 5PD (17-inch, 16" viewable image) are high-contrast digital color monitors that set stringent standards to suit the computing demands of business, desktop publishing and multimedia users for a complete multimedia and business teleconferencing solution.

The monitors incorporate the intuitive EasyScreen™ on screen display, power saving functionality, as well as multimedia features such as built-in microphone and optional attachable speakers. The MicroScan 4P, 5P+ and 5PD are also incorporated with a monitor control software that allows users to make OSD adjustments right from a mouse. The optional USB hub with one upstream and four downstream ports integrated into the base of the P series realizes the true hot plug and play functionality. The monitors meet the most stringent TCO 95 labeling scheme and adheres to EPA, VESA DPMS, and NUTEK industry standards for power-saving functionality.

With an ultra-fine 0.28 mm dot-pitch, 31-69 kHz horizontal scanning range, and 110 Mhz video bandwidth, the 15-inch MicroScan 4P displays a maximum non-interlaced resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz.

In the 17-inch category of professional series monitors, the MicroScan 5P+ is designed for both home and office users. With 16-inch diagonal viewable image and dot pitch of 0.26 mm, it displays high-fidelity flicker-free color images at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. It has horizontal frequency of 30-69 kHz.

The new MicroScan 5PD is for people who demand ultra high resolution images for their work or entertainment uses. The 17-inch MicroScan 5PD, featuring 0.26 mm dot pitch, can reach maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200@65 Hz. With its horizontal frequency up to 81 kHz, and high video bandwidth at 172 Mhz, the MicroScan 5PD is definitely a powerful monitor according to professional standards...or any standards.

ADI Corporation of Taiwan is recognized as one of the top five display manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1979, ADI today is known for its innovative, top-quality display products. ADI products are distributed in over 50 countries worldwide including subsidiary offices in Italy, Holland, France, Germany, the UK, the United States, Japan, Thailand and China. ADI factories are located in Taiwan, Thailand, China, Mexico and the UK. For more information, ADI Corp. can be found on the web at  www.adi.com.tw.

Julian Cheng
Marketing Manager
ADI Corporation
Tel: 886-2-27133337
Fax: 886-2-27136555
Email:  Julian_Cheng@mail.adi.com.tw
Website:  www.adi.com.tw