ASUS VK246H 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor – Black with Webcam
$235.63
- 24-Inch Wide (16:9), wall mountable, tilt adjustment only.
- 1.3 MP Web Cam
- 2 ms (GTG) Response Time
- HDMI/24-Pin DVI-D/15-Pin D-Sub
- 20000:1 Smart Contrast Ratio
Product Description
16:9 Full HD, HDMI, 1.3M Webcam, 2ms and 2Wx2 Build in Speaker… More >>
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ASUS VK246H 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor – Black with Webcam
I HAVE THIS MONITOR HOOKED UP TO A HP 9140F QUAD COMPUTER WITH VISTA 64. THE SCREEN IS NICE AND SHARP AND COLORS ARE GREAT. THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT 3 STARS IT THAT THE BUILT IN WEB CAM DOES NOT WORK. ERROR MESSAGE KEEPS SAYING THAT IT IS ONLY FOR ASUS LAPTOP…VERY FRUSTRATING. ALSO, ASUS OFFERS NO UPDATED SOFEWARE NOR DO THEY ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER ASUS PRODUCT AGAIN….
Rating: 3 / 5
Coming from an aging 19″ 4:3 LCD monitor, the Asus is a huge improvement in terms of screen real estate and picture quality. This is a TN panel so I did not expect any miracles in terms of picture quality; however, for the price it is a great buy. It was somewhat tricky to calibrate, and took around and hour to get to the desired results (I’m somewhat picky though). The display is very bright, which was partly the reason calibration is difficult, it is hard to get a good solid blacks/greys, but it is possible to get decent results with some fiddling. That is really the only negative that comes to mind, that calibration can be tricky. Otherwise it is a good monitor for the money and I’m happy with my purchase.
NOTE: I did not test the webcam or speakers as I have yet to use them; therefore, these options are not part of my score/review either in a positive or negative factor.
Rating: 4 / 5
Having read many reviews about a great many monitors in the month prior to purchase, it was with a degree of trepidation that I ordered the ASUS VK246H 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor with built in web cam. I was somewhat on the fence about the camera model because I have nothing but mac computers these days, 15 years now and never have looked back.. .. but i digress. A few of the reviews I read were very pleased to say that the webcam worked with their macs and some apparently did not realize that the usb cable was necessary to operate the camera. Well .. at first i placed the order as usual with super saver free shipping, figuring that if the camera did not work, I would decide what to do about that at the time.. anyway ..the date proposed for delivery was near two almost three weeks away. So, i called customer service and the young lady from Amazon who assisted me suggested dropping the original order and signing up for the free trial of Amazon Prime.. I was elated to know that the trial is three months long .. can be canceled at any time, and by the time the monitor was reordered I was now a member of Amazon Prime. Well much to my disbelief, the monitor arrived two mornings thereafter … and i would say i was near stunned to have such almost instant turnaround to say the least, and that the shipping container arrived in perfect condition, and inside was yet another box with the ASUS packaging, also in pristine condition. I was very excited and went about the unpacking rather methodically so as not to miss anything, like all the cabling that came with it.. opening bagged cables and what not, the base etc… well by then i had already moved the old monitor off of my desk and plugged in all the necessities into my mac mini server. Pressed the on button on the mini and bada boom.. the most beautiful bright clear screen i’ve ever owned came to life and that was that
.. Perfect.. for me.. would not be too strong.. no messing with settings immediately, standard mode was just fine .. of course the mac recognized it like they were old friends, went immediately to 1080p and my corner of the world of computers had stepped into a future i had not expected. Bright, sharp, clear.. thrilling, my first LCD monitor aside from my mac book pro.. I went about the normal things i do in the morning looking at email, various pages i keep an eye on .. and then.. i remembered.. this things has a web cam…. So.. i opened photo booth and nigh on instantly .. there was my mug on the screen lookin back at me. I was surprised and pleased that the camera being only 1.3 was so sharp and defined (now..for sure i need a facelift):), i think i even forgot to make coffee 
Simply could not get my fill of just how nice it was. Now I’m no expert on screens, and I had read some of the rather more critical reviews about dead pixels and how the color was only so good but none of it mattered, i was lucky enough to get a monitor with no dead pixels and now.. a full month later i’m writing my review. To say that .. for the money, the monitor was an excellent buy would be a severe understatement, and the fact of the camera being a mere ten dollars more than the model sans camera truly adds to the overall perfect experience, from both Amazon as well as ASUS. I would recommend this monitor to anyone who wants to spend a modest amount of money and get top quality and workmanship, not a scratch or blemish of any kind to be found. Amazon and ASUS both deserve high marks for a well made and well marketed product that i am quite sure will keep me satisfied for years to come. i suggest that you read all the reviews and make up your own mind of course, but, i’m a rather cagey and critical rascal when it comes to computer equipment. Haven’t got anything critical to say about the entire process. Buy from Amazon with confidence. And Mac users… the camera works beautifully .. take the chance if you’re uncertain, i’m sure glad i did.. and check out Amazon prime. If you order often, it will pay for itself rapidly in terms of fast and satisfying shopping.. I don’t think i would cross the street to purchase anything like this again.. I’ll call Amazon first and you should too. Oh… and by the way, watchin movies is a royal panic, full HD, wow … what a bargain !!!
Rating: 5 / 5
This monitor is just the ticket for the hidden object games I play and for my digital picture editing that I do. I’m using HDMI for input so the picture resolution can’t get much better. I could have saved $10 by not getting the monitor with a Webcam. This is the only con I have, a Webcam without a built in microphone does not make good sense. I assumed a mic was part of the monitor when when I ordered it. I’m keeping it anyway because everything else is great.
Rating: 4 / 5
I switched from an AOC 22″ VGA monitor to this one, and to be honest I don’t see a big change other than this being brighter. I’m using the DVI connection but don’t see a big difference haven’t seen an HD movie on it, mostly i just game on it or surf the web.
Maybe my expectations were bit high, but still I love this monitor it’s pretty good, no dead pixels or anything the only thing I don’t like it’s the Stand that doesn’t hold the monitor as firm as it should.
Rating: 5 / 5