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FAIRFIELD, NJ —At CES 2004, Fujitsu General America will demonstrate its clear leadership in the fast-growing plasma display market by showcasing its broadest-ever line of five new Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors, including the company's largest 63-inch monitor and the industry's first 55-inch model featuring Extended Alternate Lighting of Surfaces (e-ALiS) technology.

The company's new product line for the consumer market includes the high-definition 63-inch P63XHA30WS, the industry's first 55-inch model, the P55XHA30WS, plus three upgraded versions of Fujitsu's acclaimed plasma display monitors, the 50-inch P50XHA30WS, 42-inch P42HHA30WS, and 42-inch P42VHA30WS. All five new Plasmavision monitors feature Fujitsu's Advanced Video Movement (AVM) processor, which virtually eliminates motion artifacts and flicker, improves vertical resolution and reproduces natural movement with ease.

Tedd Rozylowicz, executive vice president of Fujitsu General America, noted: "In 2004, Fujitsu is once again redefining the state-of-the-art in plasma display technology with the most advanced technologies and the industry's broadest lineup of high-performance plasma display solutions. With premium-quality models ranging from 42-inch to our new 63-inch display, we now provide discriminating consumers with the ideal screen size for any room or viewing environment. And with our unmatched feature sets and performance capabilities, we're continuing to maintain the leadership position we established with the introduction of our first Plasmavision display in 1993."

In addition to the monitors' AVM processing, all five Fujitsu Plasmavision displays feature DVI-D digital inputs with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) for optimum reception of all digital television broadcasts. All monitors are designed for unmatched custom installation versatility, offering placement options that include wall-, ceiling- or stand-mounting, along with a wide array of video and audio connections plus RS-232 control ports for integrated system operation.

High-quality stereo amplifiers with external speaker outputs and volume, treble, bass and balance controls in all displays facilitate their use in multimedia applications or as a complete video plus stereo-audio systems using optional matching speakers.

All Plasmavision monitors are supplied with an ergonomic remote control that gives installers and users access to a menu system with comprehensive control of the monitor's functions and picture adjustments. In addition, controls on the monitor itself are located on the right front edge for easy access, and are styled to discreetly blend with the monitor's appearance.

The P63XHA30WS: Fujitsu's Largest-Ever Plasma Display Monitor

Fujitsu's largest-ever plasma display, the high-definition P63XHA30WS, incorporates a high-definition panel that is compatible with all digital and analog formats including 1080i and 720p HDTV, as well as 480i and 480p SDTV signals. In addition to its DVI-D digital input, this 1366 x 768 pixel panel features a full suite of audio and video connections for maximum installation versatility.

Further enhancing image quality in both the P55XHA30WS and the P63XHA30WS, Fujitsu employs 10-bit signal processing for each of the panel's R, G and B input signals, resulting in an astounding 1.07 billion color display resolution - a dramatic improvement compared to previously attainable resolution, providing significantly more lifelike color accuracy, with much finer subtleties and gradations between colors.

The P63XHA30WS Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor will be available this month for a suggested retail price of $24,999.

The P55XHA30WS: Industry's First 55-inch Monitor, World's First With e-ALiS Technology

Fujitsu's first 55-inch plasma monitor, the P55XHA30WS, is the industry's first 55-inch plasma display and also the world's first plasma display to feature the revolutionary e-ALiS technology. This extension of the company's ALiS technology was developed by Fujitsu for plasma monitors larger than 50 inches. It utilizes progressive scan technology and yields exceptionally sharp big-screen image quality with superlative color accuracy and ultra high brightness. The widescreen (16:9) P55XHA30WS incorporates a high-definition 1366 x 768 pixel panel that can display the output from virtually any home theater video source.

The P55XHA30WS Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor will be available this month for a suggested retail price of $14,999.

P50XHA30WS: Extraordinary High-Definition Plasma Performance

Building on the strengths of previous 50-inch Plasmavision models, Fujitsu's high-definition, widescreen (16:9) P50XHA30WS incorporates a high-resolution 1366 x 768 pixel panel that can display the output from virtually any home theater video source, including true 1080i and 720p High Definition Television (HDTV) and SDTV 480i and 480p signals.

The 50XHA30WS Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor will be available this month for a suggested retail price of $10,999.

P42HHA30WS: Leading-Edge Technologies in a Stylish Package

The sleekly styled P42HHA30WS Plasmavision SlimScreen features a widescreen (16:9) 1,024 x 1,024 pixel panel and is designed for superlative high-resolution image quality in every respect. To ensure exceptional image quality, the P42HHA30WS utilizes Fujitsu's Alternate Lighting of Surfaces (ALiS) technology, which discharges the electrodes in the plasma panel in a more efficient manner than conventional plasma monitors, to achieve significantly higher brightness and definition, yielding extraordinary clarity, sharpness and color accuracy.

The P42HHA30WS Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor is currently available for a suggested retail price of $6,999.

The P42VHA30WS: Superior Image Quality, Versatility and Overall Value

Representing an unbeatable combination of plasma monitor performance and value, the new 42-inch widescreen (16:9) P42VHA30WS incorporates a host of innovative Fujitsu technologies for improved picture quality and increased brightness, including an advanced-technology 852 x 480 pixel panel. In common with all Fujitsu Plasmavision monitors, the P42VHA30WS offers exceptional installation flexibility and is styled to complement any décor.

The P42VHA30WS Plasmavision SlimScreen monitor will be available this month for a suggested retail price of $4,999.

Exclusive Advanced Video Movement (AVM) Processor For Superlative Image Quality

Key to the enhanced image quality of all Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen monitors is the inclusion of the company's proprietary Advanced Video Movement (AVM) processor. This exclusive technology virtually eliminates motion artifacts and flicker, improves vertical resolution and reproduces natural movement with ease. In addition, the processor's built-in line doubler converts NTSC signals and uses different types of processing for moving and still pictures, yielding smoother images with more natural movement and without visible scan lines. With AVM, high-definition television (HDTV) and DVD signals are also optimized for the characteristics of the plasma display panel, to achieve extraordinary image quality that is noticeably superior to competitive models.

All Fujitsu monitors are slim-profile designs measuring just a few inches in depth, facilitating wall-, ceiling- or stand-mounting in custom installation home theater systems, with a chassis design that enables all connecting cables to be easily and invisibly installed. Their elegant appearance, featuring a front bezel with crisp, defined angles and a rich metallic silver finish, complements every home entertainment system and living environment.

About Fujitsu General America

Fujitsu General America is a subsidiary of Fujitsu General Limited, headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. Founded in 1936, Fujitsu General is the worldwide leader in the development of plasma display monitors and has been the front-runner in the commercialization of plasma display technology. For additional information, please visit www.plasmavision.com.

Plasmavision® is a registered trademark of Fujitsu General Limited. Plasmavision SlimScreen® is a registered trademark of Fujitsu General America.

FUJITSU TO SHOWCASE ITS BROADEST RANGE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLASMAVISION SLIMSCREEN® PLASMA MONITORS AT CES 2004