ASUS' 31.5-inch 4K monitor is up for pre-order for an introductory $3,500

ASUS Announces PQ321Q Pre-Order:

The World's First Consumer 4K Monitor

31.5-inch 4K Ultra HD Monitor features four-times the resolution of a Full HD display for incredibly detailed and lifelike images

Fremont, California (July 1, 2013) - ASUS, a worldwide leader in high performance large screen displays, today announced the exclusive pre-order for the highly-anticipated PQ321Q True 4K UHD monitor. Starting July 1st, US consumers will be able to pre-order the world's first consumer 4K monitor through Newegg, Amazon, or TigerDirect at an introductory MSRP of $3,499 USD. The PQ321Q True 4K UHD Monitor, a desktop display with a stunning Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution, delivers a screen resolution equivalent to four Full HD displays combined. It has a 31.5-inch LED-backlit 4K Ultra HD display (140 pixels-per-inch) with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and supports 10-bit RGB 'deep color' for vibrant images with more natural transitions between hues.

Introducing Cutting-edge IGZO Panel Technology

The ASUS PQ321Q True 4K UHD Monitor uses cutting-edge Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) rather than traditional amorphous silicon for the active layer of its LCD panel. IGZO panels support much smaller transistors than amorphous silicon, enabling much smaller pixels. This allows the PQ321Q to have four times the amount of pixels compared to a 1920 x 1080 Full HD display. Despite the increase in pixels, the PQ321Q offers peace of mind by coming with a 30-day Zero Bright Dot warranty.

To ensure the ultimate visual experience, 176-degree wide viewing angles on both vertical and horizontal planes minimize onscreen color shift, while the 350cd/m² brightness rating and 8ms gray-to-gray response time ensure smooth, bright, and vibrant moving visuals. IGZO technology also gives reduced energy consumption compared to amorphous silicon and reduces bulk, maximizing your available space. At 35mm at its thickest point, the PQ321Q is not only the first True 4K UHD consumer monitor but also the thinnest available today.

Comprehensive Video Inputs for UHD Content

The ASUS PQ321Q True 4K UHD Monitor features DisplayPort and dual HDMI ports with Picture-by-Picture support. DisplayPort's Multi Stream Transport mode allows 60Hz refresh rates at 3840 x 2160 resolution using graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD, and integrated video from 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Built-in 2W stereo speakers remove the need for additional desktop clutter and, in addition to being wall-mountable, the monitor stand offers full height, swivel, and tilt adjustments.

Specifications:

Model

PQ321Q

DISPLAY PANEL

31.5" (80.1 cm), 3840x2160, IGZO WLED Backlit, 0.182mm Pixel Pitch

DISPLAY COLORS

1073.7 million colors /100% sRGB/80% NTSC CIE1976 / 72% NTSC CIE1931

BRIGHTNESS

Min < 80cd/m2 Max: 350cd/m2

CONTRAST RATIO

Native 800:1

VIEWING ANGLE (CR ≥ 10)

Horizontal: 176° / Vertical: 176°

RESPONSE TIME

8ms (GTG)

LOOK-UP TABLE

14 bit LUT

COLOR AND GAMMA

Standard, Vivid, and sRGB color modes. 18 levels of color temperature 3K-10K in 500K increments.

5 Gamma Modes: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, Standard

VIDEO I/O

DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 1.4, RS-232C

AUDIO I/O

2W x 2 stereo, 3.5mm In, 3.5mm Out (for HDMI and DP only)

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

0 ~ 150mm / 0 – 5.9"

PIVOT / SWIVEL / TILT

Swivel +45° to -45° / Tilt +25° to -5°

FEATURES

Picture-by-Picture, Screen/OSD Rotate, Kensington Lock

VESA WALL MOUNT

100mm x 100mm

DIMENSION (WxHxD)

750 x 489 x 256 mm (with stand) / 29.5 x 19.2 x 10 inches (with stand)

NET WEIGHT

13Kg / 28.6lbs

REGULATORY APPROVALS

UL/cUL, FCC, ICES, RoHS, WEEE, Windows 7 and 8 WHQL

MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION

Operating ≦ 93W / Standby < 6W / Low Power < 1W

ACCESSORIES

DisplayPort cable, Power Cord, RS-232C conversion cable, Warranty card, Cable Tie

MSRP

$3,499 USD

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