Bij CNEWZ is een press-release online gemikt van de nieuwe SuperScan 769 19" monitor van Hitachi. Dit nieuwe model heeft een maximale resolutie van 1600 bij 1280 @ 85Hz. Hieronder een gedeelte uit het presverhaal:
Hitachi NSA is pleased to announce the extension of its award-winning line of 19`` (18'' viewable) SuperScan monitors with the introduction of the new SuperScan 769. Based upon Hitachi's current line of award-winning 19`` monitors, the new 769 provides even higher performance, with a new yoke design that provides precise convergence. Suitable for the most demanding professionals, the SuperScan 769 provides a rock solid, flicker-free refresh rate of 85 Hz at its maximum resolution of 1600 x1280, yielding flicker-free images that reduce eyestrain and viewer fatigue. With an auto synchronization range of 31-115 kHz, the 769 enables consumers to take advantage of the increased performance benefits of high quality 115 kHz video cards that are now included in many PCs.
Entering the market with an MSRP of $649.00 the SuperScan 769 will be positioned as the new high-end product of Hitachi's award-winning 19-inch (18`` viewable) monitor family. With a compact design and a wide variety of digital controls, the 769 has a video clock frequency of 230 MHz. Exceptionally well equipped, the 769 has dual 15-pin D-sub inputs, Hitachi's Super High Contrast tube (that is 15% brighter and 10% sharper than other tubes) and is optimized for both PC & Mac. In addition, the 769 features Hitachi's PrecisionFocus technology with a multi-step dynamic focus gun, and provides a super-fine dot pitch of 0.22mm horizontal and 0.14mm vertical that form one of the crispest, brightest images available today. USB optional, customers requiring USB functionality can purchase Hitachi's intelligent USB hub, part number DUB-01A with an MSRP of $99.00, that allows users to quickly and accurately control screen adjustments through their keyboard. This USB module is powered directly by the monitor with 1 upstream and 4 downstream ports. Simple for consumers to install, the USB module requires no tools for installation and easily inserts into the case of the monitor.
The SuperScan 769 features five language selections and Hitachi's EasyMenu on-screen controls with adjustments for color temperature, degauss, moire, trapezoid, zoom, pincushion, input selection and more. This monitor is also user and environmentally friendly with features such as TCO '99 compliance, ergonomic design, AG/AS coating for reduced glare, Windows '98 compatibility as well as Windows `95 Plug & Play.