A 22″ HD Monitor, HD TV, Digital Picture Frame and Multi-media Player with NO PC REQUIRED
Fremont, CA., July 10, 2008 – AOC has launched HD3 Display technology with their 2230Fm; a multi-functional high definition platform that provides powerful performance and the ultimate in digital flexibility. The 2230Fm is a true HD monitor, HD TV, digital picture frame and Multi-media player all rolled into a light, sleek 22″ frame.

HD3 defines a new category in high definition displays with its built-in media player, allowing consumers, for the first time, to view movies without the use of an external DVD player or PC. With the 2230Fm, simply load a film onto a memory device, plug it into the display and use AOC’s proprietary, user-friendly menu and remote control to enjoy a movie PC-free. AOC’s first HD3 Display is the 2230Fm, a combination of multi-functional high-definition video capabilities and stylish, 360˚ design that provides a stunning array of features all developed to cater to the digital needs of today’s consumers.

“While consumers are using cell phones for MP3 players, internet browsers, TVs, navigation devices, and phones, AOC determined that consumers deserved a display that would act as more than just an HD monitor or TV, so we developed HD3,” said Robert Velez, Marketing Manager of AOC. “We’re very excited to be the first to bring HD3 technology to the market with the 2230Fm. AOC has taken over 40 years of display manufacturing experience to create this new way for consumers to enjoy a wide array of video options with a built in media player, and top-level performance regardless of whether it’s being used as an HD TV, monitor or Digital picture frame,” added Velez.

The 2230Fm boasts an astounding 20,000 to 1 contrast ratio, 2ms. ultra-fast response time for extreme gamers and is compatible with a 4-in-1 memory card reader and USB 2.0 port all supporting jpg, bmp, png, gif, and tiff files.

Product Specification Highlights:
• Digital Media Player
• Digital Photo Frame
• 720p through 1080p HD Compatible
• USB 2.0 HUB
• 4-in-1 memory card reader
• Digital Input DVI-D & HDMI with HDCP
• Low profile integrated speakers
• Contrast Ratio 20,000:1 (dynamic)
• Glare screen – provides higher color saturation
• Plug & Play DDC/2B, DDC/CI
• 2ms ultra fast response time
• PC/Windows, Mac® Equipped With Analog VGA D-sub or DVI Port
• Easy-to-use navigation
• 360-degree glossy piano-black finish
• Designer back cover
“This is a shift from categorizing displays as TVs, monitors or picture frames as our technology has allowed for the marriage of all three into the ultimate high-definition display. HD3 technology is the next logical step in today’s digital market,” said Velez.
This model is also designed with businesses in mind as the latest in POS display technology. The HD3 display can play videos on a constant loop with no PC or degradation to video and audio quality over time, just plug in the memory device with the proper information and its set.
The 2230Fm HD3 Display brings a wide variety of high performance features to the market with an MSRP of $399.99.

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