Comments on: ASUS MK241H: 24″ LCD Monitor http://www.displayblog.com/2008/02/22/asus-mk241h-24-lcd-monitor/ Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:25:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jin http://www.displayblog.com/2008/02/22/asus-mk241h-24-lcd-monitor/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Jin Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:07:42 +0000 http://displayblog.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-140 Having a VCR built into a TV is asking for trouble. The VCR breaks more frequently and easily than the TV. So when the VCR breaks, that effectively breaks the entire unit. The important point is to have devices that lasts about equally the same to be integrated. Now, for webcams on a LCD monitor, all-in-one or notebook PC, the dynamics are slightly different. If the webcams are similar in longevity to digital cameras, then I don't see much of a problem with it being integrated. I have been using the same digital camera for 5 years (and it has even came back from life after a some ocean water got into it). So, if the webcams have a similar durability and longevity, the integration into a device such as a LCD monitor shouldn't pose too much of a problem. Video quality is probably just good enough for video IMs and quick photos of yourself and a friend or two. It's a fun thing, and I would use it primarily for just that: fun! As to the retail question, I'm not sure. But I do have a guess: retail stores can be slightly slower than online stores to actually get the units into the US, distribute it nation wide and then put it up on the shelves for all of us to see. On the other hand, online stores take the photos, update the site and that's it. I hope I've answered your questions. Thanks for posting your question and have a good one! Having a VCR built into a TV is asking for trouble. The VCR breaks more frequently and easily than the TV. So when the VCR breaks, that effectively breaks the entire unit. The important point is to have devices that lasts about equally the same to be integrated.

Now, for webcams on a LCD monitor, all-in-one or notebook PC, the dynamics are slightly different. If the webcams are similar in longevity to digital cameras, then I don’t see much of a problem with it being integrated. I have been using the same digital camera for 5 years (and it has even came back from life after a some ocean water got into it). So, if the webcams have a similar durability and longevity, the integration into a device such as a LCD monitor shouldn’t pose too much of a problem.

Video quality is probably just good enough for video IMs and quick photos of yourself and a friend or two. It’s a fun thing, and I would use it primarily for just that: fun!

As to the retail question, I’m not sure. But I do have a guess: retail stores can be slightly slower than online stores to actually get the units into the US, distribute it nation wide and then put it up on the shelves for all of us to see. On the other hand, online stores take the photos, update the site and that’s it.

I hope I’ve answered your questions. Thanks for posting your question and have a good one!

]]> By: auditt27 http://www.displayblog.com/2008/02/22/asus-mk241h-24-lcd-monitor/comment-page-1/#comment-139 auditt27 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:39:53 +0000 http://displayblog.wordpress.com/?p=1026#comment-139 Curious about webcams in the display, as the remind me of Combo VCR/DVD drives... if you have a problem with one and need service...well, you get the idea. I've seen a number of companies online with displays with these webcams built in, but somehow they don't show up in retail stores (U.S. at least). Have you seen any up close? And if so, what wad your impression on the video quality? Any insight why stores don't have them? Thx. P Curious about webcams in the display, as the remind me of Combo VCR/DVD drives… if you have a problem with one and need service…well, you get the idea. I’ve seen a number of companies online with displays with these webcams built in, but somehow they don’t show up in retail stores (U.S. at least). Have you seen any up close? And if so, what wad your impression on the video quality? Any insight why stores don’t have them? Thx. P

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