ViewSonic has launched its new widescreen Casa LCD monitor range with new dynamic contrast ratio (DCR) technology claiming to enhance its LCD contrast ratio by up to 2000:1.

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The Casa series includes a 19-inch model, and 3 widescreen models (19, 20, and 22-inch) that offer widescreen aspect ratios. The company promises a 1440 x 900 native resolution for the screens, as well as 5ms response times and 300 nits of brightness.

ViewSonic claims that its DCR technology detects image signals in the display and automatically controls the backlight brightness to achieve ‘blacker’ blacks, ‘whiter’ whites, and enhanced grey levels.

The DCR technology can also under-power its backlight lamp if it needs to display a dark image and proportionately amplifies the transmission through the LCD panel. This realises the potential static contrast ratio of the LCD panels in dark scenes, the company says.

The new Casa series is Windows Vista certified and incorporates a textured cabinet with thin-bezel design and a clean cable management system.

Pricing and Availability:

The ViewSonic Casa series will be available at leading retailers in September and has the following RRPs:

ViewSonic VA926w – A$TBA
ViewSonic VA1926w – A$TBA
ViewSonic VA2026w – A$349.00
ViewSonic VA2226w – A $449.00

See: www.viewsonic.com.au