This summer AOC is set to bring to market the u3477Pqu, a 34-inch monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels. The upcoming ultra-wide display has a slim bezel design, makes use of an AH-IPS panel and features a 5 ms (GTG) response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 320 cd/m2 brightness, a four-port (dual 2.0 and dual 3.0) USB hub, built-in 3 W stereo speakers, and D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs.

The AOC u3477Pqu is said to come out in July. No word on pricing though.

AOC, a worldwide leader in display technology, today announces the 24-inch Full HD IPS Display with ONKYO sound technology. With two 7 W speakers onboard, the monitor is an ideal entertainment hub and has both VGA and HDMI inputs for easy connection to consoles, PCs and other electronic devices. The flicker-free LED backlit display offers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, and the IPS panel ensures consistent color and brightness regardless of viewing angle. The AOC 24-inch Full HD monitor (i2473Pwm) is available for $249 MSRP at Amazon.com, and is backed by AOC's three-year warranty as well as the EASE exchange program.

The AOC 24-inch Full HD IPS Display with ONKYO sound technology has a sleek body framed by an extremely narrow black hairline-textured bezel. The monitor offers a 5 ms refresh rate, 250 cd/m² typical brightness, and 50M: 1 dynamic contrast-ratio for clear and crisp images.

AOC today announced the u2868Pqu, a 28-inch monitor with a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Pictured below, this new, UHD display is equipped with a TN panel and features a WLED backlight, a 1 ms (GTG) response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and dual 3 W built-in speakers.

AOC's monitor also has a four-port USB hub (with two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports), and a stand enabling tilt, pivot and height adjustment. The u2868Pqu is backed by a three-year warranty and is set to become available starting next month. The display is said to cost £499/649 Euro but pre-orders have it as low as 489 Euro.

AOC announces a new set of 23.8" (60.5 cm) IPS monitors with powerful ONKYO speakers for a spectacular entertainment experience. Both the i2473Pwm and the i2473Pwy boast a stylish Razor Concept design. Built in the stand of these Full HD monitors, two 7 watt speakers from ONKYO are perfect for a superior sound quality when playing games and watching movies. In addition to exceptional image quality, the models also feature the latest connectivity options with MHL and the wireless Miracast.

Exceptional images and world class brand sound
AOC equips the new 73 Series members with high-grade 23.8" (60.5 cm) IPS panels. Delivering Full HD resolution, 250 cd/m² luminosity and a pixel response time of 5 ms (GTG), the LED-backlit displays stun with extremely vivid colours and super-wide viewing angles of 178° both vertically and horizontally. To match the exceptional image quality with high-class sound, the monitors are equipped with a set of powerful 7 watt ONKYO high-quality loudspeakers. An external audio set-up is no longer needed.

Display specialist AOC launches its first two 28" (71.1 cm) monitors. The m2870Vhe and m2870Vq feature extra-large 16:9 MVA panels with Full HD resolution, wide viewing angles and high luminosity. Rich colours, high contrast and fast response times make these two displays ideal for both professional needs and entertainment such as video games and movies. Both models come with an extensive array of input options and other features, with the m2870Vq even boasting an additional DisplayPort connector and stereo speakers.

Perfect colours at an impressive scale
With the two new models from its Value Line, the m2870Vhe and m2870Vq, AOC enters the young market segment of 28" (71.1 cm) displays. Thanks to MVA panel technology, the extra-large 16:9 wide screen monitors offer rich, vivid colours and a super-high contrast of 3000:1. This makes them perfect for demanding professional tasks such as design programmes requiring high colour fidelity, even at wide viewing angles of up to 178°.

AOC rolled out the i2473Pwm, a 24-inch monitor with flicker-free LED backlit illumination. Featuring an IPS LCD panel, the display offers full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) native resolution, with 5 ms refresh rate, 250 cd/m² maximum brightness, 1000:1 contrast-ratio with dynamic mega-contrast. The display is framed by an extremely narrow metallic bezel, most of its electronics is located in its base. Connectivity includes MHL (mobile high-definition link), HDMI, and D-Sub (VGA). Other features include 14W stereo speakers, and Eco Mode, which dials down display settings to minimize power draw. Measuring 547.1 x 408.6 x 182.6 mm, it weighs about 4.12 kg. The company didn't reveal pricing.

AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces the 24-inch 144 Hz Gaming Monitor (G2460PQU). Designed for high-performance gaming, the AOC G2460PQU delivers a refresh rate of 144 Hz and response time of 1 ms for ultra smooth, crystal clear visuals that give gamers decisive advantages including reduced input lag and more frames per second.

The AOC G2460PQU is the ultimate gaming monitor with ample connectivity options and a sleek design to meet your competitive gaming needs. The wall-mountable monitor has a black hairline textured design with a sleek red bar at the bottom bezel, and comes with Display Port, HDMI, DVI-Dual Link, VGA, with four USB 2.0 ports.

AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces four new Trade Agreement Act (TAA) approved monitors ideal for home office, government and education environments. Ranging from 20 to 24 inches, the user-friendly LED displays feature AOC's exclusive productivity enhancing and energy-saving software that allows users to customize power consumption configuration and viewing conditions. Not only are the monitors eco-friendly and Energy Star certified, they also offer slim and modern designs, and can be mounted to the wall for maximum space efficiency.

The four AOC TAA approved monitors include the 20-inch class e2060Swda-TAA display, the 22-inch class e2260Swda-TAA and e2260Swdn-TAA models, and the 24-inch e2460Sd-TAA display. Now available, the displays are backed by AOC's three-year warranty as well as the EASE Program with advanced exchange.

Display specialist AOC announces two monitors with ten-point touch control. The Windows 8 certified Full HD models from the innovative 72 Series come with a convenient tilt function for best touch control experience. Equipped with high-grade IPS panels in the sizes 21.5" (54.6 cm) and 23.6" (59.9 cm), these touch displays also offer super-wide viewing angles and numerous features, such as USB ports and built-in speakers. Also on board: a microphone and a 720p webcam for uncomplicated video calls. The 72 Series models' tilt angles can be adjusted from 15° to 57°.

Total worldwide PC monitor shipments were more than 35.0 million units in the third quarter of 2013 (3Q13), an increase of 4.5% compared to the previous quarter and 1.2 million units more than forecast, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. Year-over-year growth was -8.6% in 3Q13, largely due to the ongoing decline in PC sales.

"Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan)(APeJ), Western Europe, and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) outperformed the overall market in the third quarter and increased their regional market shares," said Jennifer Song, Research Analyst, Worldwide Trackers at IDC. "China and India were the top growth drivers within APeJ, while Germany and Russia were the leading country markets in Europe."

AOC rolled out the q2770Pqu 27-inch monitor. Decked in black with a matte-black surface, the display is based on a Super-PLS (plane-to-plane switching) panel, and offers WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) native resolution. If offers viewing angles of 178°/178°, response time of 5 ms, maximum brightness of 300 cd/m², and dynamic mega-contrast. Display inputs include dual-link DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI. Also featured is a USB 3.0 hub. The display draws as little power as 29W with its Eco-mode energy saving mode enabled. Expect this one to go for around $500.

AOC has today unveiled the e2451Fh, a new monitor from its Style Line 51 Series which features a 24-inch TN panel and comes with classy white finish. Seen below, AOC's display has an LED backlight, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 2 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, D-Sub, DVI and HDMI connectors, and a detachable stand.

The e2451Fh comes with a three-year warranty and is set to ship next month priced at 189 Euro / 139.99 GBP.

Display specialist AOC launches three new 61 cm (24") monitors in a 16:10 format. The 60 series models from the AOC Professional Line deliver a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, adding valuable desktop space in height compared to the widespread 16:9 Full HD format. Coming in a classy texturised black finish and different equipment variants, these high performers will provide for a great viewing experience in company and home offices. Users can also benefit from a number of tailor-made features such as integrated USB hubs, great ergonomics and intelligent software.

For professionals and ambitious home users
The three new Pro Line models are targeted at office users at home or in enterprises, who require extra desktop real estate for working on complex tables, long texts or pictures. Due to their wide viewing angles and short response times, however, they are more than well-equipped for the occasional movie or game.

PLX Technology, Inc., the global leader in PCI Express (PCIe) silicon and software connectivity solutions enabling emerging data center architectures, and FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, today announced collaboration on a live demonstration of PCIe over optical cabling at the 39th European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) event, held from 23-25 September in London, U.K.

PLX and FCI are demonstrating the use of FCI's new mini-SAS high-density (MSHD) active optical cable (AOC) to provide 32Gbps (PCIe Gen3, x4) optical connectivity in a small-form-factor solution. The demonstration highlights how a PLX PCIe switch card connects to a PLX five-bay PCIe expansion card through the use of a standard MSHD connector and FCI's new MSHD AOC. The expansion card allows any devices connected (such as PCIe adaptors, solid-state drives and NIC cards) to interact with the main motherboard/server as if it were a device installed inside the chassis. The demonstration platform can be used by those interested in developing system solutions for PCIe over non-standard PCIe cabling.

AOC rolled out another of its virtually borderless IPS monitors, the d2769Vh. This 27-inch monitor is a slight variation of the d2757Ph announced late last year. Two key differences between the two include MHL (mobile high-definition link) support, and a new round stand base on the d2769Vh. Aside from those, the two are practically identical. Both offer 1920 x 1080 pixels native resolution with 5 ms response time, 1,000:1 static contrast ratio with dynamic mega-contrast, 250 cd/m² maximum brightness, and display inputs that include a D-Sub, and two HDMI. In Denmark, the monitor is expected to be priced at 2,690 DKK (360€), including local taxes.

AOC, the worldwide leader in display technology, and DisplayLink, the leading provider of USB Graphics technology, announce the new AOC E1659FWU, a sleek and portable 16-inch monitor that receives both power and signal through a single USB 3.0 cable. The monitor easily connects to laptop and desktop computers to provide a quick, simple solution for dual monitor setups, which can increase productivity by up to 50 percent.

Using DisplayLink technology, the AOC 16-inch USB 3.0 Monitor provides portable convenience allowing users to benefit from a second display in the office or home, at meetings and in hotel rooms. The monitor can be easily used almost anywhere - from coffee shops to trains - with the added benefit of not needing to carry heavy AC adapters and power plugs.

Continued decline in demand for PC desktops has led International Data Corporation (IDC) to lower its estimate of PC monitors shipped in the first quarter of 2013 (1Q13) to 33.8 million units, down from its previous forecast of 34.7 million units for the quarter. In the latest update of the Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker, IDC also lowered its total shipment forecast for 2013 from 140.1 million units to 134.4 million units, which will represent a 9.9% year-on-year decline. By 2017, worldwide shipments are expected to drop further to 113.6 million units.

"The continued decline in PC desktops is bringing about changes in strategy and product focus in the PC monitor market," said Jennifer Song, Research Analyst at IDC. "With Windows 8 operating system, we expect to see more touch-based monitors although price points are a little high. Average screen size of the market is also expected to increase to 21.4" in 2017 from 20.4" in 2012."

AOC, worldwide leader in monitor display technology, announces the retail availability of the i2367fh, a virtually borderless 23-inch monitor that is perfect for both workstations and gaming setups. The display's Advanced High-Performance In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology and 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio provide enhanced picture quality, higher definition, better color accuracy and greater light transmission. Blu-ray players, game consoles and other devices connect effortlessly through the integrated HDMI port, and the built-in speakers eliminate the need for external audio.

The 23-inch IPS display has a 2 mm bezel that gives the monitor a sleek, borderless appearance. The monitor's artistic design also features a metallic hook-shaped stand that allows for two different setup modes of viewing - as a photo frame style without a base or a standard function stand. The AOC i2367fh is available now for $199 at B & H Photo and Amazon.com.

AOC Europe has now introduced a couple of new Professional Series widescreen monitors, the 24-inch e2460Phu and m2460Phu. Both models feature a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1, 250 cd/m2 brightness, a built-in 4-port USB hub, and D-Sub, DVI and HDMI inputs.

The e2460Phu has a TN panel with a 2 ms response time and price tag of €249 while the m2460Phu uses an MVA panel (5 ms response time) and costs €269. Both are backed by a three-year warranty.

AOC has just announced the European arrival of its latest widescreen monitor, the d2757Ph. This 27-inch model features an IPS panel, LED backlighting, and uses Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology to allow 3D viewing via polarized glasses (the display's bundle includes a pair of 3D glasses, and 3D clip-on glasses).

AOC's monitor also has a 10.6 mm profile, a slim frame, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5 ms response time, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 (20,000,000:1 DCR), plus one D-Sub and two HDMI inputs. The d2757Ph is backed by a three-year warranty and costs €279.

Display specialist AOC launches a new XXL monitor with ultimate ergonomic functions in its Professional Line. An AMVA panel for superb image quality, LED backlights, a screen size of 68,6 cm (27") and numerous other features make this outstanding LCD a must-have - especially for demanding users. With the m2752Pqu AOC presents a premium product in the field of professional displays.

AMVA display technology for professional requirements

The m2752Pqu is equipped with an AMVA panel, a display technology that excels with sharp contrasts and an extraordinarily high colour stability plus viewing angles of up to 178° (vertical and horizontal). This panel type is thus particularly suitable for advanced graphic applications and has the added benefit of allowing several persons to simultaneously see a clear picture without colour shift. Even dynamic gaming or video sequences are rendered without distortions or blurring, making the monitor just as suitable for multimedia applications.

AOC has today launched the i2757Fm, a 27-inch monitor with an IPS panel that comes with MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) support enabling a direct connection with an MHL compatible smartphone or tablet PC. This allows users to quickly (and easily) see their phone/tablet content (websites, documents, photos, up to 1080p videos) on a larger screen.

AOC's monitor has LED backlighting, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a 5 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio (dynamic contrast: 20,000,000:1), one D-Sub input, two HDMI ports, on e USB connector, and integrated speakers.

The i2757Fm (aka myPlay) has a recommended price tag of 289 Euro.

AOC, the leader in monitor display technology, announces the retail availability of the i2757fh, a 27-inch IPS display with a 2 mm bezel that gives the monitor a sleek, borderless appearance. The monitor's widescreen IPS (in plane switching) panel also allows for more consistent, uniform color from all viewing angles, delivering amazingly sharp image quality.

An iF Product Design Award winner, the monitor delivers uncompromising display technology coupled with an artistic design that features a metallic hook-shaped stand that allows for three different modes of viewing - as a photo frame without a base, as a standard function stand, and as a height-adjustable stand that detaches with the push of a button. The AOC 27-inch IPS Monitor is now available for $349 MSRP. AOC also offers the i2757fh at Bestbuy.com and the retailer's top 250 stores for a special price of $299.99.

AOC, the leader in monitor display technology, announces the retail availability of the 52 Series, the largest screened offering in the company's line of ultra-thin, energy efficient LED monitors. The 27-inch widescreen e2752Vh delivers stunningly crisp and impressive image quality, as well as solid performance with a two millisecond response time. The monitor is ideal for multimedia applications and includes two built-in 2.5 watt speakers for SRS-quality sound.

The e2752Vh is now available at national retailers including CompUSA and Walmart.com, among others. From August 11 through August 17, the monitor will be available at select retailers including TigerDirect, BestBuy.com, Newegg.com and Amazon.com for $249.99, which is $50 off the MSRP.

DisplayLink, a leading provider of technology for virtual graphics and USB-connected computing, today announced the availability of AOC's new 22-inch High Definition USB Powered Display (model e2251Fwu). This ultra-slim yet affordable LED monitor receives both power and signal solely through USB connection and offers simple plug-and-play connectivity, making the productivity benefits of dual- and multi-monitor computing available to the masses. The e2251Fwu is equally suitable for business, gaming and entertainment use with its large high definition screen and excellent image quality.

Embedded with DisplayLink's USB 2.0 graphics and connectivity technology for real-time video compression/decompression, AOC's High Definition Powered Display is a mere 10.6 mm thick and is an energy saving "green" monitor running entirely on power delivered via a USB 2.0 cable.