AU Optronics to Exhibit a Wide Array of TFT-LCD Sizes at eMEX 2007

AU Optronics to Exhibit a Wide Array of TFT-LCD Sizes at eMEX 2007

October 17, 2007

    HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- 
    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the
"Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) will exhibit
its full lineup of TFT-LCDs for different applications at
eMEX 2007 (Electronic Manufacturer Exposition China),
scheduled to be held from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21 at the Suzhou
International Exhibition Center, China. AUO's exhibit
highlights include 37" to 46" Full HD LCD TV
panels, and 6.5" to 42" LCD panels for various
general industrial display applications. 
    Specifically to meet the fast-growing market demand for
general industrial display applications, AUO will exhibit
its full range of LCD panels ranging from 6.5" to
42" for the first time. The wide variety of product
applications include ATM, POS, Kiosk, IPC (Industrial PC),
marine/aviation electronics, lottery/gambling gaming
machines, medical equipment, factory automation (FA),
e-Signage, and Public Information Displays (PID). Currently
AUO is ranked No. 2 in terms of worldwide general industrial
display panel shipments (a), affirming AUO's dedication and
commitment to the market.  "AUO's capability in a wide
range of different generation fabs enables us to provide
customized services in terms of product size, design, and
technology support to meet customers' different needs in
the general industrial display market. AUO will continue
its efforts to develop business in the important China
market," said Paul Peng, VP & GM of Information
Technology Display Business Group.    
    AUO provides a total solution to the general industrial
display market with a complete product line of
high-performance, high-reliability products, as well as
long-term product support. In order to meet strict
industrial standards and outdoor application requirements,
AUO has aggressively researched and developed related
technologies. In backlight module technology, AUO has
adopted long-life backlights and replaceable CCFL lamp
assembly designs. The simplified structure offers benefits
in easy-field maintenance, extended product usage, and cost
effectiveness. In addition, AUO's self-developed technology
-- "EcoTR" (Eco Transflective) is an economical
and affordable solution to increase sunlight readability
and power efficiency. The technology can be utilized in
outdoor applications such as ATM, POS, and Kiosk. As for
wide temperature operations, AUO has successfully expanded
the working temperature range of general industrial display
panels through continuous material and process improvement.
AUO has also developed Reverse Scan technology which can
support 180 degree display rotation to avoid the gray level
inversion problem occurring from lower viewing angles. 
    Among the lineup of exhibits, the 12.1" panel for
lottery machine, ATM, Kiosk, and POS applications features
high contrast ratio, high brightness, long-life lamps, and
wide temperature operations. The easily-replaceable
backlight design and the Reverse Scan technology are also
implemented. The 42" portrait LCD panel with AMVA
technology ensures wide viewing angle and low color
washout. The product is able to demonstrate good image
quality in various environments and is suitable for
e-Signage and Public Information Display (PID) applications
at airports, stations, exhibitions, conference centers,
shopping malls, department stores, amusement game centers,
movie theaters or restaurants. 
    AUO will also exhibit 37", 42" and 46"
LCD TV panels equipped with Full HD resolution and AMVA
(Advanced MVA) technology featuring wide viewing angle, low
color washout, and a high contrast ratio of 2000:1. For
Desktop Monitor applications, the 24" wide-format Full
HD panel is incorporated with ASPD (AUO Simulated Pulsed
Driving) motion blur reduction technology and HiColor
technology to produce high color saturation. The economic
entry-level TN-LCD design and high-performance display
technologies make this product the best choice for
"MoniTV" applications. It is also the ideal
display to meet consumers' requirements for both home
office and entertainment applications. In addition, AUO's
20.1" and 22" wide-format panels with resolutions
of 1680x1050 can fit two full-size A4 pages or two 800x600
resolution web pages on the screen. The display size and
resolution are perfect matches for the Windows Vista
operating system.  
    As for Notebook PC applications, AUO will be showcasing
light and power-saving LCDs equipped with LED backlights.
The 13.3" LCD panel features ultra thin (thickness of
2.7mm), extra light (22g), and a super high contrast ratio
(800:1). For small/medium sized products, the 7" and
8" panels for digital frame applications, and QVGA
high resolution panels for mobile device applications, will
also be on display. 
    Note: (a) Source: DisplaySearch 2Q2007 WW Large-Area
TFT-LCD Shipment Report dated Aug 7, 2007.

    About AU Optronics
    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO") is one of the top
three largest manufacturers* of large-size thin film
transistor liquid crystal display panels
("TFT-LCD"), with approximately 20.2%* of global
market share with revenues of NT$293.1billion (US$9.0bn)*
in 2006.  TFT-LCD technology is currently the most widely
used flat panel display technology.  Targeted for 40"+
sized LCD TV panels, AUO's new generation (7.5-generation)
fabrication facility production started mass production in
the fourth quarter of 2006.  The Company currently operates
one 7.5-generation, two 6th-generation, four 5th-generation,
one 4th-generation, and four 3.5-generation TFT- LCD fabs,
in addition to eight module assembly facilities and the AUO
Technology Center specializes in new technology platform and
new product development.  AUO is one of few top-tier TFT-LCD
manufacturers capable of offering a wide range of small- to
large- size (1.5"-65") TFT-LCD panels, which
enables it to offer a broad and diversified product
portfolio.

    -- DisplaySearch 2Q2007 WW Large-Area TFT-LCD Shipment
Report dated 
       Aug 7, 2007.  This data is used as reference only
and AUO does 
       not make any endorsement or representation in
connection 
       therewith. 2006 year end revenue converted by an
exchange rate of 
       NTD32.59:USD1.

    Safe Harbour Notice 
    AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the
"Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's
third largest manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels,
today announced the above news.  Except for statements in
respect of historical matters, the statements contained in
this Release are "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on
our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at
the time regarding matters including, among other things,
future revenues and costs, financial performance,
technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields,
process and geographical diversification, future expansion
plans and business strategy. Such forward looking
statements are subject to a number of known and unknown
risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements, including risks related to the flat panel
display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance and demand
for our products, technological and development risks,
competitive factors, and other risks described in the
section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission on June 1st, 2006.


    For more information, please contact:

     Rose Lee, Corporate Communications Dept 
     AU Optronics Corp
     Tel:   [phone] x3204
     Fax:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Yawen Hsiao, Corporate Communications Dept. 
     AU Optronics Corp.
     Tel:   [phone] x3211
     Fax:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]