Gainward Displays the Ultimate 3D Gaming Graphics Experience With iZ3D Monitors at CeBit

iZ3D Monitors Offer a 170-Degree 3D Viewing Angle so the Whole Family Can Play Together


SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2009) - iZ3D Inc., designer, developer and pioneer of advanced stereoscopic 3D visualization systems, will have its 2D/3D gaming monitors showcased in the Gainward Stand this week at the CeBit tradeshow in Hanover, Germany in Hall 27, Stand E47. iZ3D brand monitors are top of the line 2D monitors the entire family can use for everyday applications. Then at the push of a button, users can don a pair of 3D-glasses and enjoy their favorite off the shelf games.

"We are pleased that Gainward chose iZ3D monitors to demonstrate the versatility and power of their new graphics cards. 3D as an entertainment delivery medium is here to stay. More off the shelf 3D games, 3D TV broadcasts and a multitude of 3D movies will be distributed this year," stated Thomas Striegler, CEO of iZ3D Inc.

Recently, iZ3D has been in the news by announcing an AMD partnership, which included an ATI 3DLP driver, and $50 rebate offer for ATI Radeon™ graphics card customers.

The company also released a new industry-standard-setting 3D display driver, announced channel distribution partnerships with Ingram Micro and D&H Distributing Company, made 3D monitors much more affordable, and offered the first 3D monitors in a choice of six custom painted designs from Smooth Creations®.

The iZ3D 3D monitor solution includes:

--  22-inch wide screen 3D/2D keyboard switchable LCD monitor
--  3 pairs of passive polarized 3D glasses (5 other models are available
    online)
--  iZ3D Stereoscopic 3D and Anaglyph 3D software drivers (other drivers
    are available online)
--  Power and video cables
--  Quick-start guide
--  Free membership into iZ3D's upcoming 3D gaming network
    

Monitor specifications are:

--  22-inch wide screen LCD
--  1680 x 1050 resolution
--  Up to 170-degree 3D viewing angle
--  5ms response time
--  700:1 contrast ratio
--  16.7-million colors
--  300 nits
    

The solution is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Vista operating systems, games written for DirectX 8, 9, (soon 10), and requires a graphics card with 2 video outputs (VGA, DVI, or HDMI). Most games written in the last six years are already designed for 3D, but have lacked, until now, a way of displaying them properly. Games that have been tested by iZ3D, MTBS, and customer testers can be found at www.3drulez.com.

Availability and Pricing

The iZ3D 22-inch monitor has a new manufacturers' suggested resale price of $399.00 USD and is currently available at Fry's and Micro Centers in the U.S. as well as online stores including www.staples.com, www.newegg.com, www.amazon.com, www.pcmall.com, www.criticalbuy.com, www.iz3d.com, and other online shopping sites.

The iZ3D Version 1.09 Driver is available at www.iz3d.com. The standard iZ3D S-3D output and anaglyph output are included with the purchase of an iZ3D monitor. The exclusive ATI 3D DLP output is free to AMD customers. All other drivers can be purchased at $49.99 per output.

About iZ3D Inc.

iZ3D Inc. is a leading innovator of 3D stereoscopic viewing display solutions. In addition to the design and marketing of 3D LCD displays, the company enables 3D content creation, and promotes the accelerated proliferation of 3D for entertainment and professional applications.

To present an uncompromised 3D experience, the company's development approach to 3D stereoscopic viewing includes optimizing solutions for gaming, home entertainment, and professional applications. Each solution is compatible with multiple graphics cards and includes high-performance LCD displays, lightweight passive polarized glasses, and blazingly fast software.

The company is also developing next generation solutions and enabling content for home entertainment and professional applications needing 3D displays to view visually rich movies, photos, and three-dimensional graphics with amazing depth, brightness, and resolution.

iZ3D was formed as a joint venture of Taiwan-based Chi Mei Optoelectronics, a worldwide leader in TFT-LCD manufacturing and Neurok Optics LLC, a US-based 3D technology developer and marketing company. The company distributes its products directly at the iZ3D online store and through major online and retail outlets. Please visit www.iz3d.com or call 858.646.3015 for more information.

Copyright 2009. iZ3D Inc. All rights reserved. iZ3D, the iZ3D logo, and Excite Your Eyes! are trademarks of iZ3D Inc. iZ3D product specifications are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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