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BenQ Announces New High-Performance, Ultra-Slim Digital Cameras

Stylish Cameras Include the World's Smallest 6-Megapixel Camera, a 5-Megapixel Model with an OLED Advanced Display and a Versatile 8-Megapixel Model

LAS VEGAS, Nev., (January 5, 2005) – BenQ, a leading manufacturer of digital lifestyle devices, today unveiled three new additions to its digital camera lineup, the X600, C800 and E521. The highlight of the three models is the X600, the world's smallest 6-megapixel camera.  All three digital cameras offer an ultra-slim, compact design and versatile feature set, and are ideal for consumers seeking a high-quality multi-function digital camera at an affordable price.

Equipped with Pentax's Super-Multi Coating (SMC) lens and a 3X optical zoom, the X600 delivers true-to-life, crisp photos with pristine clarity and superb contrast.  A 2.5-inch high resolution LTPS LCD screen and VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG-4) format ensures comfortable viewing and super smooth movie clips.  In addition, the X600 offers a smart photo-editing function that includes trimming, resizing, rotation, color filter, movie editing, all of which can be done via a touch of a few bottoms on the camera itself.
The compact design and ultra-thin thickness of 1.9 cm make the X600 an ideal accessory for on-the-go consumers.

The E521 features a 5-megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device), 3X optical zoom, MPEG-4 movie format and 2.0-inch OLED advanced display screen for very sharp rendering of photos.  Targeting technology “first adopters” who demand the most advanced solutions, the camera features Pentax's Super-Multi Coating (SMC) lens, a 3X optical zoom and fluid VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG-4) format.
The compact C800 features an 8-megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device), 3X optical zoom, MPEG-4 movie format and a large 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen for clear and comfortable photo viewing.  The camera comes equipped with a Printer Mode for direct printing via a compatible printer and Burst Mode that enables four (4) shots to be taken per snap.  The camera can be used as a Dictaphone and is bundled with 26MB of built-in memory.

Technical Specifications:

	X600	E521	C800
Resolution	6 megapixel	5 megapixel	8 megapixel
Display	2.5" color LTPS LCD (968x240 pixels)	2.0" color OLED (640x240 pixels)	2.4" color TFT LCD (480x234 pixels)
Movie	VGA 30fps, MPEG4	VGA 30fps, MPEG4	VGA 30fps, MPEG4
Internal Memory	23MB	20MB	26MB
CIPA Power	150 shots	250 shots	80 shots
Size	85.5 x 53.5 x 19 mm	89 x 58.5 x 23.7 mm	89 x 60.5 x 32.7 mm

Pricing and Availability:

	X600	E521	C800
Estimated Street Price	$399	$299	$229
Availability	Currently available	January 2006	January 2006