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Asus ROG Announces Strix XG16 Portable Gaming Monitor

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Asus ROG has announced Strix XG16, a portable 15.6‑inch FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming monitor with a 144 Hz IPS panel and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility.

It has a 15.6‑inch FHD IPS panel and delivers 144 Hz refresh rate while the G-SYNC compatibility eliminates screen tearing. It is reported to be the first ROG portable gaming monitor by Asus to be offered with an entirely white finish. The monitor is also available with a classic black finish. The monitor has a built-in 7800 mAh battery that provides up to three hours of viewing at 144 Hz, and a quick-charge function enables up to two hours of use after just an hour of charging.

A fold-out kickstand props the Strix XG16 up to one of several viewing positions in both landscape and portrait orientation. The monitor includes a tripod socket that’s compatible with standard tripods, allowing the monitor to be used as a secondary screen for a laptop or a larger screen for mobile devices. The Strix XG16AHP models additionally include a bundled ROG tripod.

A micro HDMI and two USB-C ports provide versatile connectivity with a wide variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, cameras and more. When hooked up to a laptop or PC, the USB-C connection delivers both signal output and power to the monitor. It can also be charged via the bundled USB-C cable and adapter.

The Asus ROG Strix XG16 will be available, starting with the XG16AHP-W from July at an MRP of INR 60,999.

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.

ASUS ROG releases a brand new 360Hz monitor under its Swift series

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) have announced that their all-new ROG Swift 360Hz monitor, the PG259QNR has also been chosen as the official gaming monitor for the DOTA 2 The International 10 tournament where the world’s best teams will gather in Bucharest, Romania and battle it out until mid-October to win the first-place prize purse of $15 million. This says a lot about the quality of the monitor which we will explore in the section below.

The PG259QNR comes with the NVIDIA G-Sync and Reflex technologies and offers a stunning refresh rate of 360Hz, offering a 50% higher refresh rate over its predecessors. Running games on high settings can lead to frame rate fluctuations, but due to the integrated G-Sync technology, the visuals and the gameplay can be kept smooth and lag-free.

This lauded gaming monitor fosters no motion blur and minimal ghosting in order to allow gamers focus on what’s most important: the in-game action. The pixel response time – which is the time taken for a pixel to transition from one colour to the next – is optimised by the G-Sync Variable Overdrive technology which does so in order for the monitor to deliver best motion clarity at all frame rates.

The PG529QNR delivers extremely low latency and features the NVIDIA Reflex which is the world’s first latency-measurement technology. In this context, the latency referred to is the system latency which determines the length of time it takes for a mouse click to occur in game and be displayed on-screen. Through the Reflex analyser’s ability, gamers can tune in-game settings and get the lowest system latency.

The Swift 360 Hz PG259QNR includes the ROG Desk Mount Kit to help gamers free up desk space. The kit has a C-clamp bracket that fits desks or table tops up to 8 cm thick, and it includes padding to protect the desk surface. Once tightened and locked into place, the final setup is a breeze, with the mounting arm of the monitor slipping right into the bracket.

For more information, please visit the ROG Swift 360Hz PG529QNR’s product page. The pricing for this monitor can be found out through local ASUS representatives.

ViewSonic continues to build its LCD portfolio through a partnership with Ingram Micro

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LCDs have been lingering in the Indian market for a long time now, with new ranges of budget-friendly LCDs and LEDs monitors available within the ever-expanding market. With an aim to continue the growth of their LCD portfolio, ViewSonic India have partnered with Ingram Micro, the latter being an exclusive distribution partner for ViewSonic’s LCD business.

Ingram Micro, claimed to be one of the world’s largest provider of technology logistics and solutions will aid the sale of ViewSonic’s new and innovative products – with an aim to build in smart features and more –  which the latter plan on releasing in 2021. ViewSonic are determined that this partnership with Ingram Micro will strengthen their business in India.

Currently, Ingram Micro is ViewSonic’s sole distributing partner.

“We are glad to cooperate with Ingram Micro, a reputed national distributor, to jointly develop business in India. With Ingram’s strength and ViewSonic’s advantage, I believe we can create the value and share the value with partners and customers. Then eventually make life more convenient and make business more efficient”, said Mr. Eric Wei – Senior Director, Asia Pacific ViewSonic.

“This partnership further strengthens the relationship between the two organizations and gives an opportunity to offer LCD monitors to our channel partners. It complements our existing portfolio. The best-in-class products from ViewSonic and Ingram Micro’s wide channel footprint will be mutually beneficial to both the organizations in advancing the business”, said Mr. Sanjay Achawal, Executive Director, Ingram Micro India.

For more information, visit www.viewsonic.com

ViewSonic extends warranty on its monitors to five years

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As a token of generosity for the upcoming festive season, during what’s already been a hard year for everyone, ViewSonic has announced that their monitors will have an extended warranty of five years.

This offer, which begun on October 17, will NOT be available for its touch monitors or the 19” TN backlit LED VA1903A model. Other ViewSonic monitors, including the extensive line-up of IPS gaming monitors – which provide superior refresh rates and seamless pixel transitions – are available to purchase with the offer.

ViewSonic is also the first and only brand to provide more than 3 years’ warranty on its monitors. “The increase in warranty period to five years is our re-assurance to customers and trade partners that our products are of superior quality and come with latest technology providing excellent design, material and testing that goes in manufacturing the product”, said Mr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, IT Head ViewSonic India.