Asus Announce New MK241H 24” & MK221H 22” Widescreen LCD TFT Monitors with Integrated Video Communication Facilities

If you’re considering upgrading your computer monitor anytime soon and cannot quite stretch to forking out for Dell’s designer Crystal Widescreen LCD Monitor then you may be interested in Asus’s new range of widescreen monitors such as the newly announced MK241H which come with integrated webcam and, whilst pricing is yet to be formally announced, we expect a highly competitive price point.

The Asus MK241H boasts a 24” 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution widescreen, comes with an inbuilt 1.3 megapixel webcam with rotatable mic array, integrated stereo speakers rated at 2 watts, HDMI, D-Sub, DVI-D connectivity, HDCP support and Colour Rich technology offering 130% increase colour saturation as well as an impressive 3000:1 contrast ratio (whilst the lesser sized MK221H/S 22” model offers 5000:1 contrast ratio)

Asus MK241H Official Press Release:

ASUS MK241H Seamlessly Integrates Real-time Communications with Full HD 1080P Enjoyment

Catering to users who wish to enjoy full HD enjoyment and engaging real-time video communications, ASUS, producer of top-notch LCD monitors, has outlined plans to bring in a new collection of built-in webcam LCD monitors in 19″ W, 22″ W, 24″ W and bigger sizes. Designed to be the most versatile 24″W LCD monitor in the market, the ASUS MK241H LCD monitor features native HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) support for Full HD 1080p video playback; and has a built-in 1.3 Mega-pixel webcam and array microphones to deliver the best video and audio online communication experiences. It also utilizes the exclusive Color Rich Technology for enhanced higher-color-gamut video performance with 130% extra color space.

Full HD 1080P Visual Enjoyment with HDMI Interface
The MK241H is equipped with 1920×1200 (WUXGA) 16:10 high-resolution panels and a HDMI connection and allows delivery of multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for full HD 1080p video playback of PS3, XBOX360 and Blu-ray / HD DVD players.

Integrating Video/Audio Conference Facilities into the Display

The MK241H is the world’s first 24″W LCD monitor with built-in complete video-conference facilities that include a built-in rotatable 1.3 mega-pixel webcam, a MIC-Array device, stereo speakers and a earphone jack. This setup is perfect for users who like to conduct face-to-face live conversations with friends or online game partners without the hassle of external connections.

Webcam: MK241/ MK221

What’s more, both the build-in webcam and the microphones are plug-and-play, and there isn’t a need to install extra drivers. Also, the adoption of the MIC-Array Technology combines the functions of beam forming, ambient noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation to deliver the best voice clarity. Users can even have fun with ASUS’ bonus imaging software – LifeFrame2, to capture, store, edit and manage photos, videos, and voices with ease.

Advanced Video Technologies for Exceptional Visuals

The MK241H adopts various ASUS exclusive technologies to deliver superb images. These include: Color Rich Technology for higher-color-gamut video performance with 130% extra color space; the user-friendly Aspect Control function to allow users to select a preferred display mode among Full, 4:3 and 1:1(dot-to-dot) for true-to-life Full HD 1080p gaming or movie watching without any data loss or image distortion; Trace Free Technology that delivers 2ms Quick Response Time (gray-to-gray) for smooth video display without any ghosting; ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology that automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 3000:1 – resulting in more realistic depictions of night scenes during games or movies; and Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology, which delivers optimized video performance with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections, as well as 5 video preset modes and 3 skin-tone selections to suit the users’ preferences.

ASUS also offers a 22″W variant in the form of the ASUS MK221H, which is also equipped with integrated video/audio conference facilities and a HDMI connection, and incorporates 5000:1 high contrast ratio (ASCR) to deliver clearer and sharper image displays. Users can now easily enjoy broader viewing and enjoy live chatting with friends without the hassle of external connections.

No details concerning a release timeframe is available at the time of writing but we will, of course, offer an update concerning release dates and pricing details the moment the information becomes available.

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