ASUS Introduces Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor ASUS today announced the Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor, a 29-inch widescreen display with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio & 2560 x 1080 resolution. The MX299Q features the latest AH-IPS (Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) display for rich, vibrant color with 178-degree wide viewing angles, & ASUS Sonic Master audio, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower for superlative sound quality with its built-in stereo speakers. It also features an award-winning, simple & elegant sundial-inspired design. Ultra-wide resolution enhances work & play With a display area equivalent to that of two 17-inch (5:4 aspect ratio) monitors placed alongside each other, the ASUS Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor has a display area 33% wider than a similar Full HD monitor. The 21:9 aspect ratio gives more room for working with multiple windows side-by-side, removing the need for a secondary desktop monitor. The ultra-wide 2560 x 1080 resolution also means there are no black bars above & below the image when watching widescreen 2.35:1 movies & gamers can also enjoy games in immersive cinematic widescreen. The LED-backlit AH-IPS display with extremely accurate color reproduction makes the MX299Q ideally suited to both professional & home use. 178-degree wide viewing angles also mean that images don′t wash out when seen from either side, or above & below. Premium Sonic Master audio, co-developed with B&O ICEpower The ASUS Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor features ASUS Sonic Master audio technology, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower. A combination of advanced audio hardware & professional audio processing, Sonic Master refines every acoustic detail to deliver crystal clear sound with richer, more distinct vocals & wide frequency range. The MX299Q has an embedded Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Mobile Sound 3 chip that delivers incredible audio fidelity through the two built-in 3W stereo speakers for rich & satisfying sound. Exclusive ASUS technologies With an 80, 000, 000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio & a 300cd/m-square brightness rating, the ASUS Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor delivers life-like visuals by adjusting backlight luminance to achieve the darkest black & the brightest white shades. ASUS Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology also ensures vivid colors in every situation, with its six modes (Standard/ s RGB/ Scenery/ Theater/ Game/ Night view) easily activated using a designated hotkey. The MX299Q also comes with Quick Fit Virtual Scale with on-screen guidelines for an actual-size preview of images prior to printing. Extensive connectivity options in an award-winning design The ASUS Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor display has an array of connectivity options for wide compatibility with a range of multimedia devices. Video inputs include Display Port, Dual-link DVI & HDMI/MHL, with MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) providing a single-cable video & power connection for compatible smartphones & tablets. The MX299Q features a 0.8mm bezel that gives the illusion of a frameless panel design & an ultra-slim profile measuring just 16.4mm at its thinnest. ASUS Designo Series MX monitors have received numerous design accolades that include the 2012 Japan Good Design Award. The MX299Q also won a 2013 CES Innovations Awards in the Video Displays category.