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AU Optronics Exhibits Whole New Series of Innovative Technologies and Products at Display Taiwan 2009

2009-06-09 16:30 1058

AUO to debut 52" touch-function PID for first time ever

HSINCHU, June 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) will introduce its latest technologies and products at Display Taiwan 2009 (June 10-12 in Taipei, Taiwan). AUO will showcase featured products in various applications, including 52-inch touch function display, 52-inch “Eco Plus” and 46-inch Ultra Slim (only 9.8mm) Full HD TV green panels, 16:9 LED backlight panels for monitor and notebook applications and Public Information Display (PID).

The theme of AUO’s exhibition this year is “Connected to Digital Evolution”, AUO’s goal is to bring more interactive experiences and delightful digital lifestyles to consumers by leveraging its innovative technologies.

“There will be two major trends in digital lifestyles. One is products with superior values, like AUO’s ultra-slim green panels, which assist our customers in providing must-buy products with best cost / performance ratio to consumers. The other is products offering whole new user experiences, such as innovative technologies like AUO’s 3D, touch panel and eBook that aim to provide consumers with total visual impacts,” said Dr. L.J. Chen, President and CEO of AUO.

The exhibition area is divided into nine sections, including PID applications, green panels, advanced technology for Large-sized LCD, LCD TV applications, monitor applications, notebook PC applications, 3D displays, leading mobile technologies and in-cell multi-touch panels.

PID Section - First time ever to showcase 52-inch touch-function PID

-- 65-inch Full HD portrait LCD, with high brightness at 1500 nits,

perfect for outdoor commercial display.

-- 52-inch touch-function display, an ideal solution in meeting

diversified needs of PIDs. Taking going movie as an example, PID with

touch function would bring a whole new experience to people when

purchasing tickets as well as ordering drinks and meals.

LCD TV applications - To showcase 52-inch “Eco Plus” large-sized green panel

-- 52-inch “Eco-Plus” panel: reduced by more than 30% in weight,

thickness, and power-consumption than conventional panels.

-- 46-inch Ultra-slim TV panel is equipped with LED backlight, providing a

thinner profile (only 9.8mm) and reduced energy consumption, an ideal

panel choice for chic design and eco-friendliness.

-- 55-inch “Eco” panel, consumes 42% less power than conventional panel.

-- A series of Full HD panels, ranging from 46-inch to 65-inch, with

5000:1 contrast ratio and empowered by 120Hz MEMC technology.

Monitor and Notebook PC applications-all 16:9 with LED backlight

-- A series of 16:9 power-saving monitors in 18.5-inch, 21.5-inch and 24-

inch sizes, featuring stylish design with thickness less than 1cm.

-- 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch ultra-slim notebook panels achieved

thickness to only 3.6-3.8mm and weight only 290g in the lightest model,

an ideal choice to go with CULV processor. AUO accounts for 50%

worldwide market share for this type of particular model.

AUO cordially invites you to personally experience its dynamics to display revolution at Display Taiwan 2009 and will host technology introduction sessions and raffle games at its booth during the exhibition.

AUO Technology and Product Highlights in Display Taiwan 2009

Public Information Display

Technology Size/model Features

Public Information 65" 3D Fix barrier glasses-free 3D with

Display 12 views

65" high brightness 4000:1 high contrast ratio / high

brightness 1500 nits

52" touch-function On-cell touch

Advanced Technology

Technology Size/model Features

AMVA3 46"Full HD 8000:1 contrast ratio

3D Display 17" Glasses-free/high brightness/

brightness increased by 60%

Eco Plus TV panel 52"Full HD Reduced by more than 30% in

weight, thickness, and power-

consumption

Product Applications

Technology Size/model Features

Full HD LCD TV 65" Full HD Glare/ 120Hz/ MEMC/High contrast

55" Full HD ratio

52" Full HD

46" Full HD

16:9 wide-screen 24" W Full HD 16:9 wide-screen/ LED backlight/

monitor (MoniTV) 21.5" W Full HD less than 1cm in thickness

18.5" W HD

LED backlight 15.6" HD 16:9/WLED/ultra-slim

notebook panels 14" HD

13.3" HD

Mobile Technologies

Technology Size/model Features

Curved display 8.9" curved radius: R120mm

eBook 6" Touch-function/ 800x600 HD/16

grey levels

QVGA 2.8" image/fingerprint scanner

Borderless 2.2" Slim border + Fresnel lens

Ultra thin 1.9" Only 0.56mm

In-Cell Multi-Touch Section

Technology Size/model Features

For mobile and IT applications.

In-Cell Multi-Touch 3"-12.1" Better transmittance, anti-glare

Section performance, and optical

features

AUO 52-inch touch-function PID picture can be downloaded from AUO’s corporate website URL: http://auo.com/auoDEV/pressroom.php?sec=Photos&ls=en

Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof is from AU Optronics Corporation

ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a worldwide top 3 manufacturer* of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications, offering TFT-LCD panels in sizes ranging from 1.2 inches to greater than 65 inches. AUO generated NT$423.9 billion (US$12.9 billion) in sales revenue in 2008 and now houses a staff of more than 40,000 employees throughout its global operations spreading across Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to successfully list at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). For more information, please visit AUO.com.

* DisplaySearch 4Q2008 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated February 25, 2009. This data is used as reference only and AUO does not make any endorsement or representation in connection therewith. 2008 year end revenue converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.76:USD1.

Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a worldwide top three manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management’s expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4th, 2008.

Source: AU Optronics Corp.
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