A gaming experience designed to stand any challenge

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 11 November2020 - The exclusivelifestyle brand Porsche Design and AOC, the leaderin the gaming monitor market, have come together to introduce the first everPorsche Design AOC AGON gaming monitor. The 27" (68.58 cm) PD27 provides anexperience similar to driving a race car: high octane specifications (27" QHDpanel, 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.5 ms MPRT), a sleek, eye-catching,racing-influenced design and a wide range of functionalities to be utilized bothon a daily basis and during long gaming sessions. Even before the officiallaunch, the impressive design of this new monitor was honoured with the Red DotAward 2020.

Performance with no compromiseon style

Competitivegaming is both accessible and inviting, but the competition itself is fierce. Beginnersand pros alike can agree on one key factor, high performance PC equipment isthe key to success. Just like a race car driver who anticipates and calculateshow to enter the apex of a curve on the track, e-sports players must react quicklyand make decisions in milliseconds. The performance of each piece of equipment isof the utmost importance, and can easily dictate the outcome of a competition.That is why Porsche Design tapped into its motorsports DNA and teamed up withAOC to create a high-performance monitor -- specifically for those gamers who arein it to win it.

"Withits linear and purist design that blends form and function, the Porsche DesignAOC AGON PD27 is a perfect embodiment of the brand's DNA and overarching designphilosophy. Combined with AOC AGON's innovative and cutting-edge technologies,the new monitor is developed for gamers seeking optimal performance thatdoesn't compromise on style," says Roland Heiler, Chief Design Officer atPorsche Design.

"We'reproud and elated to announce the first result of our new partnership withPorsche Design: the Porsche Design AOC AGON PD27 monitor. AOC's provenexpertise in display technologies is a great match with Porsche Design'sexceptional approach to design. Gamers around the world will be thrilled toexperience this great product both in design and outstanding gamingperformance," says Stefan Sommer, Director Marketing and Business Management at AOC Europe.

Themonitor's design is accented by the silver-coloured stand element, shaped likethe roll cage of a race car. Just as it does in an actual sports car, itprovides the user the stability, durability and endurance when adrenaline kicksin. Staying true to Porsche Design's design philosophy to elegantly blend styleand performance, the PD27 can project its logos on the table in differentcolours, and light up the back of the display to elevate the gamingenvironment.

Shifting to the next gear

ThePD27 is developed for the most ambitious competitive gamers and professionale-sports enthusiasts around the world. It displays images in QHD resolution(2560x1440) and produces a 240 Hz refresh rate, a perfect combination fordemanding players. The PD27 is also certified with VESA's DisplayHDR 400, providingvivid, lifelike colours and a wide dynamic range that allows users to immersethemselves in the simulated world. Additionally, a very tight curvature of1000R (1 m radius) surrounds and encapsulates the user, a particularly greatfeature for the sim-racing community.

The240 Hz refresh rate reduces the perceivable motion blur, while the 1 ms GtG and0.5 ms MPRT pixel response times guarantee a clear, ghosting-free gamingexperience. With AMD's FreeSync Premium Pro users experience smooth gameplay,free of tearing. The VA panel's high brightness of 550 nits ensures undisturbedgameplay at any lighting conditions.

Driving gamer's success

ThePD27 comes with a wireless (IR) keypad, shaped like a centre console, toquickly access monitor settings or gaming presets. Userslonging for the roar of the flat six-boxer engines in racing games will appreciatethe 5W stereo speakers with DTS sound. For everyday functionality, themonitor also comes with a 4-port USB 3.2 hub, 2x HDMI 2.0 and 2x DisplayPort1.4 inputs.

ThePorsche Design AOC AGON PD27 will beavailable mid of November 2020 in select Porsche Design stores, specialist retailersand online at www.porsche-design.comand selectedretail online shops withan RRP of EUR 799.

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About Porsche Design:

In 1963,Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche created one of the most iconic designobjects in contemporary history: the Porsche 911. Following his vision to takethe principles and myth of Porsche beyond the automotive world, he created theexclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design in 1972.  His philosophy anddesign language can still be seen in all Porsche Design productstoday. Every Porsche Design product stands for extraordinary precision andperfection, boasts a high level of technological innovation and seamlesslycombines intelligent functionality and puristic design.  Created by StudioF. A. Porsche in Austria, our products are sold worldwide in over 130 PorscheDesign stores, high-end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers andthe official online store (www.porsche-design.com).

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About AOC:

AOC is one of the global top brands in the displaymarket. High quality, first-rate service, attractive designs as well asenvironmentally friendly, ergonomic and innovative products at competitiveprices are the reasons why more and more consumers, corporate decision-makersand distribution partners trust in AOC. AOC offers displays which cater toevery type of user, be it for professional, home, entertainment or gaming use.AOC is a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the world's largest LCD monitor manufacturer.

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