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Review: BenQ DesignVue PD3205UA

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Price: ₹59,990

BenQ’s DesignVue series monitors, as the name indicates, are created for graphic designers who need a reliable display for colour-critical applications. The 32-inch PD3205UA and its smaller-sized sibling, the 27-inch PD2705UA, are not your ordinary desktop monitors with flat bases. These are made for professional designer studios with fixed muti-display setups. The stand has to be attached to the desk with the sturdy metal clamp at the base and the monitor is then attached to the ‘ergo arm’. The device has a three-side bezel-less design with a thick frame, curved at the rear. The stand has concealed channels for cable organisation. Apart from the base, all other parts are made of sturdy polycarbonate materials.

The PD3205UA is a 31.5-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor. The IPS display supports HDR10 and is stated to reproduce 99 percent sRGB and Rec.709 colour spaces, capable of delivering up to 1.07 billion colours. The monitor offers 5ms response time and provides 250 nits of brightness along with 1000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor offers near-accurate colours with a deviation of Delta E <=3. The monitor boasts corner-to-corner uniformity in brightness and colour reproduction with BenQ’s AQColor technology. The display comes Calman Verified and Pantone Validated along with Pantone SkinTone Validated certification for accurate reproduction of skin tones.

The monitor houses a KVM Switch that auto-pairs with input signals via the HDMI or DP connected parallel with the designated USB port. This helps you to connect a PC and a Mac seamlessly with the PD3205UAThe device offers two USB Type-B ports, two USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, an HDMI port and a Display Port at the base along with a Mini USB for the hotkey puck (OSD controller). There is one Type-A and one Type-C port at the side along with a 3.5mm audio output jack. You can use the hotkey puck G2 to switch between inputs. Designers can make use of BenQ’s Display Pilot software, which gives access to various customisation option for colour mode, display and more, and to set up advanced features like ICC Sync, which automatically sets ICC profiles to match the colour mode selected.

As mentioned earlier, this is not a portable monitor. Once clamped to the desk, it is difficult to move it around. But the flexible ‘Ergo Arm’ provides a greater degree of movement than normal monitors and hence the freedom to position the monitor precisely where you want it. With concealed cable management channel on the stand, the setup looks professional and less messy. The part of the base that sits atop your desk is small and flat, hence it occupies less space.

We found the panel delivering uniform illumination across the display area as BenQ claims. We measured the native colour reproduction, and could verify the claims of 99 percent sRGB reproduction (97.3 percent coverage, 118.7 percent gamut volume). The monitor can reproduce up to 77.9 percent Adobe RGB gamut with 81.8 percent volumetric coverage, while the figures for DCI P3 was found to be 83.8 percent and 84.1 percent respectively. The monitor has two 2.5W speakers, but we found it practically useless as in the case of most built-in speakers.

Rating

WE’RE IMPRESSED Good colour accuracy, uniform illumination, flexible Ergo Arm

WE’D IMPROVE No shading hood, not portable

THE LAST WORD A colour-accurate studio monitor for creative professionals

ViewSonic Launches Home-Office Monitors

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ViewSonic has announced the launch of VA2210-mh and VA2205-mh home and office monitors.

The VA2210-mh and VA2205-mh are full HD monitors that feature a narrow bezel design offering a wide range of viewing angles. Both monitors have a built-in dual speaker and the displays come with connectivity options such as HDMI and VGA inputs. The 22-inch monitors come with Eye Care Technology to ‘help eliminate eye strain’ caused by extended viewing periods. Moreover, its ViewMode function offers a selection of intuitive presets to deliver optimised screen performance for various applications. They also come with an LED backlight and energy-saving Eco-mode. Based on user requirements, the VA2205-mh monitor offers a high contrast panel with detailed and clear images, while the VA2210-mh comes with a Superclear IPS technology offering colour accuracy and wider viewing angles.

Commenting on the new launch,  Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Director Sales and Marketing –IT Business, ViewSonic India said, “At ViewSonic, our focus is towards innovating and designing products based on the need gap and understanding of the market. With hybrid/work from home not going away anytime soon, the launch of VA2201-mh and VA2205-mh home and office monitors will help us in catering to all the professionals with top-class monitor needs. The monitors are equipped with features and design properties that will enhance productivity and provide a smooth workspace environment at home as well as an office.” The VA2201-mh will be available for purchase at an MRP of Rs. 17,500 while the VA2205-mh will be availableat an MRP of Rs. 16,300.

ViewSonic Debuts Experience Zone in India

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at ViewSonic Experience Zone – New Delhi

ViewSonic has announced the launch of its first Experience Zone in New Delhi. The Experience Zone aims to provide an engaging and immersive experience to enable users to access all its AV and IT products and solutions. With the launch of its first experience zone in India, ViewSonic has also entered a new segment of LED Video Wall and announced the launch of its All-In-One LD135-151 Direct View LED Display. The company’s initial experience zone is divided into three different product ranges and solutions, namely Corporate Zone, Hybrid Learning Classrooms and Entertainment Zone.

Eric Wei, General Manager, ViewSonic – Asia Pacific said, “We are extremely excited to launch our first-ever Experience Zone in India. Our futuristic zone will create an outstanding and compelling experience for our users, exhibiting all our products and solutions. We aim to offer our users an experience of advanced technology, innovations and features embedded in our solutions. India is a key market for us and we understand the diversified needs of our consumers and strive to provide them with our unmatchable range of solutions and services. We are positive that the Experience Zone will help our target consumers make a sound purchase decision. We plan to launch more experience zones in other key Indian market and strengthen our position in the country in the coming year.”

The corporate zone showcases all its professional products in one area. Entering a new segment, the newly released LD135-151 is available in 4 different sizes (108”, 135”, 163 & 216”). Its large screen display is embedded with Gold Bonding Wire, boosts easy installation, operation and maintenance. The zone also included wireless presentation display ViewSonic CDE20 series.

The hybrid learning classrooms will display various products from edtech categories, which aim to help both teachers and students streamline and smoothen the teaching and learning methodology. It will show the new ViewSonic IFP52-A series, on which the teachers will conduct lectures and the recording will be flashed on the student’s device at home, using a PTZ Camera. Educators will also make extensive use of ViewSonic’s proprietary and integrated software, myViewBoard.

Entertainment Zone

The entertainment zone comes with acoustic room with a recliner and a home theatre system. The site will also showcase their upcoming flagship model X1000-4K+ HDR Ultra Short Throw Smart LED Soundbar Projector along with the X100-4K+ Projector which is equipped with 4K UHD resolution and an integrated 40W Harman Kardon-customised soundbar.

Talking about the launch Muneer Ahmad, Vice President, Sales and Marketing – AV and EdTech at ViewSonic India said, “We are delighted to launch our first experience zone in India, this will enable us to associate with our consumers directly and closely. It not only strengthens our relationship with them but will help in building brand loyalty. We are committed to bringing high-quality products that prioritise innovation and technology. Our newly launched LED Video Wall is one of its kind equipped with best-in-class features and advanced technology, giving a perfect amalgamation of corporate viewing experience. We are also hopeful that our newly launched professional projector will be well received, and our hybrid learning solutions will create a positive impact in the Indian market.”

The experience zone will also showcase launches in monitor’s segment such as ELITE XG270Q, a 27″ IPS G-SYNC compatible gaming monitor. Additionally, ColorPro Series VP2468a Pantone Validated and touchscreen monitor TD1655 has been included. The zone also showcased other monitors such as VX3211-4K-MHD, used for both gaming and entertainment purpose.

Commenting about the launch, Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Director – Sales & marketing, IT Business, ViewSonic India said, “The launch of experience zone is one of ViewSonic’s biggest accomplishment to strengthen our brand position in the Indian market. Giving first-hand experience of all our products and solutions to the users will help us establish ourselves and build a close-knit relationship with our customers. Our display solutions have gained significant momentum in the Indian market with innovative technology and unique features. Our experience zone will showcase our recent monitors, such as ColorPro and ELITE Gaming Monitors. In addition, we will also showcase a new product, ‘Pen Displays’, inbuilt with software which eases the internal communications in the corporates. With this zone, we are expecting to see more engagement with our customers and expand our reach in other cities.”

ViewSonic Monitors expands their footprints through a strategic alliance with Croma Stores

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ViewSonic have recently announced that they will launch their monitor segment in all TATA Croma stores in the country. Croma is one of India’s first and leading omnichannel electronics retailer and is well-known in the general public. The complete range of ViewSonic monitors will be available at the outlets, and the brand is also offering a Targus keyboard and mouse worth Rs. 3,999 to all its buyers, and at all stores.

At Croma, customers make informed decisions through the opinions and recommendations of knowledgeable salesmen/saleswomen and thus, customers would get professional guidance and assistance when it comes to browsing through different variants and options of ViewSonic monitors.

With the increase in the ‘work-from-home’ scenario and the growth of online gaming, ViewSonic has witnessed a significant growth in sales over the past year or so. The brand launched new range of monitors in both categories, out of which the most popular was the ViewSonic VX2418-P-MHD Gaming Monitor, which received an overwhelming response. The Full HD resolution and a 3-side borderless VA LED screen facilitated an immersive multi-monitor gaming experience.

ViewSonic has introduced their Dual HDMI supported VX series (VX2481-MH) and (VX2781-MH) which comes equipped with attractive stereo speakers and AMD Free-Snyc Technology apt for entry-level gamers. The VX-76 Series (VX2476-SMHD, VX2776-SMHD, VX3276-2K-MHD-2) which comes in sizes starting from 24” to 32” is also available in all Croma Stores. The VX-76 series is known for its borderless design and aesthetics.

The brand also recently launched XG270Q, the latest addition to its award-winning ELITE line of gaming monitors and new addition to their latest Pantone validated ColorPro VP68a Series – ViewSonic VP2468a.

“This partnership will have a significant impact on our sales and growth. We are hopeful that with Croma, we will fill a substantial vacuum in consumers purchasing experience, who are increasingly exhibiting an interest in ViewSonic’s product line”, said Mr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Director Sales and Marketing – IT Business, ViewSonic India.

ViewSonic will ensure the availability of their monitors on both online and offline platforms. Consumers can get more information on the 180+ Croma locations on this page.

ViewSonic India appoints Mr. Muneer Ahmad as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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ViewSonic, one of the leading global providers of visual solutions ranging from projectors to monitors, have appointed Mr. Muneer Ahmad as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Audio-Visual and EdTech solutions in India.

This comes after Ahmad has spent over 4 years at ViewSonic, where, under his guidance and supervision, ViewSonic rose to be ranked first as an IFP brand since 2020, and is one of the top 3 projector brands in India. He also played a crucial role in streamlining the business growth of ViewSonic in India. ViewSonic’s expansion in the Indian market was a direct result of achieving growth in sales, development of newer and innovative technology, and meeting the demands of end-consumers.

More importantly, Ahmad significantly contributed in the edtech sphere, where under his guidance, ViewSonic adopted the display learning method which emphasised the personal teaching-learning experience. The myViewBoard visual learning platform has over 3 million subscribers globally, and is widely-appreciated. ViewSonic has had an impact in over 1000 classrooms in India.

Ahmad’s role in ViewSonic India will be to strategize marketing plans which are in sync with the company’s goals and objectives which will further enhance sales, growth and customer satisfaction. His role will also include customer management, business and market development, customer management, management of market research, strategic direction for promotions and advertising.

“I am really excited to step into a new role towards my career growth. Completing almost 4 years with ViewSonic, I have observed the company very closely from expanding its business, products portfolio, growing its presence worldwide and in the Indian market. My tenure here has been inspiring and with new responsibilities, I look forward to strengthening the visibility of the brand and achieving newer heights”, said Mr. Muneer Ahmad.

Talking about Mr. Ahmad’s new role, Mr. Eric Wei, Senior Sales Director, ViewSonic- Asia Pacific said, “We are extremely delighted to offer new role to Mr. Muneer Ahmad. His contribution in making ViewSonic a recognized brand in the sector has been impeccable and have seen the brand grow by leaps and bounds under his leadership. India is one of the most important markets for us and we are sure that Mr. Ahmad will deliver nothing but the best”.