ASUS Introduces the New Designo ML Series
Super-slim LED monitors feature ultra-wide viewing angles on IPS and VA panels
Milan Design Week, 17-22 April 2012 — ASUS today announced three LED monitors with
IPS (In-Plane Switching) and VA (Vertical Alignment) panels in the award-winning, super-slim
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.
Notes to editors
30-word
ASUS Designo ML Series monitors feature IPS (In-Plane Switching) and VA (Vertical
Alignment) panels with an ultra-wide 178° viewing angle and full HD 1080p for stunning visual
performance.
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ASUS Designo ML Series LED monitors feature IPS (In-Plane Switching) and VA (Vertical
Alignment) panels with an ultra-wide 178° viewing angle in full HD 1080p for stunning visual
performance. Other features include a 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast ratio, up to 5ms
response time and Eco-Mode to reduce energy consumption by 55%, all in a super-slim
16.5mm frame.
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ASUS Designo ML Series LED monitors feature IPS (In-Plane Switching) and VA (Vertical
Alignment) panels with an ultra-wide 178° viewing angle in full HD 1080p for stunning visual
performance. Recently recognized by Japan’s Good Design Award for innovative design, the
Designo ML Series is energy efficient and environmentally friendly, using mercury-free
LED-backlit panels and cardboard packaging with at least 80% recycled material. Other
features include a 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast ratio, up to 5ms response time and
Eco-Mode to reduce energy consumption by 55%, all in a super-slim 16.5mm frame.
* ML229H and ML239H use an IPS panel; ML249H uses a VA panel
**May vary by individual usage
More info on www.asus.com and http://www.experiencetheinfinity.it/
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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, optical
drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices,
servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by
innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won more than 3,886 awards in 2011, and is
widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of
more than 11,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,100 engineers, the company's revenue for
2011 was around US$11.9 billion.