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ViewSonic Strengthens Digital Signage Offerings with Addition of Network Media Players and Open Frame Displays

Delivers options for wide range of content delivery and signage needs

LAS VEGAS – 2009 International CES, Bellagio Ballroom 6 - January 08, 2009

ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of visual display products, today announced
the expansion of its digital signage solutions with the addition of four network media
players and a line of open frame TFT (thin-film transistor) LCD displays. By offering RISCand
x86-based media players, as well as a series of commercial and industrial monitors
ranging in size from 17 to 52”, ViewSonic now provides a broader portfolio of digital
signage products to meet a wide variety of visual communications demands.

Next generation RISC and x86 media players

To support customer needs for cost-effective media players across a diverse range of
digital signage software applications, ViewSonic introduced two new RISC-based players
(NMP-550 and NMP-560) and two x86-based media players (NMP-600 and NMP-610).
The NMP-550 is a solid state, IP-based network media player that controls the display
and playback of high-definition MPEG-2, MPEG-4.10 (H.264), MPEG-4.2, SMPTE 421M
(VC-1) and WMV9 multimedia content. It can connect to any display via an HDMI or VGA
input, and supports resolutions up to 1080p. Using ViewSonic’s Management Software
(VMS), users can easily schedule content and manage the device locally or from a central
location. The NMP-550 also features 4GB of internal storage for local playback of content
that not only reduces network traffic, but also ensures the display is always provisioned or
in-service.

The NMP-560 is identical to the NMP-550 hardware platform, but is also compatible with
SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language), an XML-based command set
being adopted within the digital signage industry to combine multimedia such as graphics,
ViewSonic Strengthens Digital Signage Offerings text, HTML and video within content management software solutions. SMIL is an open standard defined by W3C and implemented today within Adobe® GoLive®, Apple®
QuickTime®, Microsoft® Internet Explorer and RealNetworks® RealPlayer®.

The NMP-600 and NMP-610 are ViewSonic’s two new industrial grade x86-based
network media players. The NMP-600 features an Intel® 1.6GHz Atom™ 330 processor
and GMA 950 graphics processor, and is intended for 720p applications. The NMP-610
features an Intel 1.8GHz Core™2 Duo processor and GMA X4500HD graphics with
hardware video decode, and is designed for 1080p applications. Both media players have
2GB memory, 80GB SATA HDD, watchdog timer, Microsoft® Windows® XP OS and
come with a standard three-year warranty. They offer excellent performance at an
affordable cost for all digital signage software applications that require an x86-based
media player.

The NMP-550 (MSRP $799), NMP-560 (MSRP $799), NMP-600 (MSRP $699) and NMP-
610 (MSRP $999) will be available in January 2009.

Open frame displays, easy integration into custom enclosures

ViewSonic launched twelve new open frame LCD displays that are ideal for commercial
and industrial applications such as information kiosks, casino games, hospitality, menu
boards and other digital signage applications. They include power supply and 15-pin mini
D-sub (VGA) video input to make easy installation for the system integrator or reseller.
The products are offered in 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 32, 37, 42, 47 and 52” sizes with a 16:9
aspect ratio; a 4:3 aspect ratio is also available in the 17 and 19” models. In keeping with
ViewSonic’s leadership and reputation for high-quality display products, all the open
frame LCD displays feature 16.7M colors, fast video response time, high-brightness and
dynamic contrast to provide excellent front-of-screen performance.

ViewSonic’s open frame LCD displays are available immediately and start at $199 MSRP.

ViewSonic Strengthens Digital Signage Offerings

ViewSonic’s digital signage solutions will be on display at Bellagio Ballroom 6 during the
2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, from January 8-9, 2009.
For more information on ViewSonic products, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

Executive quote

“Our new RISC- and x86-based media players, as well as full line of open frame displays,
underscore ViewSonic’s commitment and expertise in the digital signage space,” said Jeff
Volpe, vice president and general manager of ViewSonic North America. “We are pleased
to offer installers a complete range of options to fit all their needs through cost-effective
display products and solutions.”

About the company

About ViewSonic
ViewSonic® Corporation is a leading global provider of visual display products. ViewSonic develops,
markets and supports a broad range of innovative products including LCD monitors, LCD TVs, projectors,
digital signage displays, digital photo frames and other display solutions. For further information, please
contact ViewSonic Corporation at 800.888.8583 or 909.444.8888; or visit www.viewsonic.com.
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Editorial contacts:
Amy White / Andy Oliver
LEWIS PR for ViewSonic Corp.
310-407-5186
viewsonic@lewispr.com

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