Asus VH242H 23.6-Inch Full-HD LCD Monitor with Integrated Speakers

by Asus

• 23.6-Inch Widescreen (16:9)
• 5 ms Response Time
• HDMI/24-Pin DVI-D/15-Pin D-Sub/SPDIF Audio
• 20000:1 Smart Contrast Ratio
• 2W x 2 Stereo, RMS

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 6.7 x 19.2 inches ; 12.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001LYPIIS
• Item model number: VH242H
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,881 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com

ASUS 23.6-inch VH242H Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor: Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features.

ASUS VH242H LCD monitor presents you with stunning High Definition visual quality with exceptional features. The VH242H features a 23.6-inch 1080p Full HD LCD screen that is 16:9 ratio, perfect for High Definition movies.

With HDMI input and built-in stereo speakers, you can attach your gaming console, PC or Blu-Ray player for instant High Definition enjoyment.

With features such as ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology, Aspect Control and HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), the VH242H optimizes your visual experience for all user-scenarios and environments.

The ASUS VH242H makes the most out of your computer for gaming, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications with its quick 5ms response rate. With built-in stereo speakers, VH242H gives you instant multimedia enjoyment.

Give your eyes a treat today with the ASUS VH242H!

Key Features

• 23.6-inch full 1080p HD widescreen with 5ms quick response time
• HDMI/DVI/VGA inputs with built-in stereo speakers for instant HD multimedia enjoyment
• Splendid Video Intelligence Technology with 5 preset modes and 3 skin-tone presets
• HDCP support and Windows Vista certified enables full-quality digital HD content playback
• Stylish design with practical wall-mount options for fitting into any type of décors

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ASUS Innovation and Quality

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).* The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more. In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 distinguished awards thanks to the innovative user-centric technologies such as Splendid Video Intelligence, the ASUS exclusive display optimization technology that is included in every ASUS LCD monitors and notebooks.

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High Definition Cinematics Right On Your Desk

ASUS VH242H features as 23.6-inch 16:9 widescreen display with 1920x1080 resolution that enables borderless Full HD 1080p full-screen video display. Its vibrant ASUS Splendid display engine and HDMI input provides life-like images so you can enjoy stunning details and High Definition clarity. HDMI input simplifies cabling in a pure uncompressed digital format for plug-and-play easiness. HDMI provides pristine and stunning audio and video clarity for instant multimedia enjoyment with PC, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, etc. Also onboard is a digital SPDIF audio output to connect to your home audio system for complete desktop entertainment experience. ASUS VH242H is versatile and High Definition ready to handle your multimedia needs.

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Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features

DVI input with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) supported ensures video signal integrity and image quality, giving you the best visuals through digital video technology. ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 20000:1 – resulting in more realistic rendering of night scenes during games or movies. Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode between Full and 4:3 modes for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any quality loss or image distortion. The 23.6-inch widescreen in 16:9 golden ratio gives you the best viewing comfort with more horizontal estate compared to traditional 4:3 ratio. 16.7 million display colors deliver rich and colorful images.

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Intelligent Image Enhancement with ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology adopts a color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications. It will then automatically optimize image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections for the best visual results. The Splendid offers 5 video modes designed for scenery, theater, gaming, night view, and standard images scenarios. Splendid also provides 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to produce realistic visuals of the human objects in your videos. You can see optimized images on screen and select between the five modes via a hotkey quickly at your will.

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Sleek and User-friendly Design for Modern Décor and Ease-of-Use

ASUS designed glossy piano-black frame and smooth base design create a classy look for VH242H. Built-in stereo speakers enable audio enjoyment together with true-to-life HD visual. Convenient key controls for easy set-up in the multi-language OSD. Cable manager helps you to manage tangling cables and wires and put them out of sight. VESA Wall Mount compatible (100 x 100 mm), helps you minimize its footprint and fit into your home or office décor. 25° ( forward 5°, backwards 20° )Tilting Angle for a more ergonomic and comfortable viewing experience. KENSINGTON security lock for security in public environment.

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Warranty

ASUS 3 Years LCD Monitor Warranty + 3 Years Panel Warranty

ASUS VH242H's come with ASUS 3 years LCD monitor warranty for its casing and panel. Accessories and cables come with 1 year warranty.
Within 3 years, if more than 3 bright dots and/or 5 dark dots are found, ASUS will replace the panel under the warranty.
A bright dot is a white defective dot that is over 1/2 of the whole sub-pixel under BLACK pattern.
A dark dot is a black defective dot that is over 1/2 of the whole sub-pixel under any pattern.
Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on ASUS LCD monitor warranty policy.

What's in the Box

ASUS VH242H LCD Monitor

DVI Cable

VGA Cable

Audio Cable

Power Cord

Quick Starter Guide

Warranty Information Cards

Specifications

Panel Size: 23.6-inch Wide Screen

True Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Pixel Pitch: 0.272mm

Brightness(Max): 300 cd/m²

Contrast Ratio (Max): 20000:1 (ASCR)

Display Color: 16.7M

Viewing Angle (CR>=10): 170°(H)/160°(V)

Response Time: 5 ms

Video Features: SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology, SPLENDID Video Preset Modes (5 modes), Skin-Tone Selection (3 mode), HDCP support, Color Temperature Selection (5 modes)

Audio Features: Stereo Speakers 2Wx2 stereo RMS

Convenient Hotkey: SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection, Auto. Adjustment, Brightness Adjustment, Volume Adjustment

Video Input: : HDMI

AV Audio Input: : HDMI

Audio Output: : SPDIF (through digital coaxial out)

PC Video Input: : DVI-D/D-Sub

PC Audio Input: 3.5mm Mini-jack

Analog Signal Frequency: 30~83kHz(H)/ 50~75 Hz(V)

Digital Signal Frequency: 30 ~ 83KHz(H)/50 ~ 75 Hz(V)

Power Consumption: Power Consumption < 55 W, Power Saving Mode < 2 W

Chassis Colors: Black

Tilt: +20°~ -5°

VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm

Security: Kensington lock

Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 22.13 x 16.38 x 8.66 inches

Box Dimension(WxHxD): 25.12 x 19.33 x 6.73 inches

Net Weight (estimated): 12.79 lbs

Gross Weight (estimated): 18.08 lbs

Regulation Approval: Energy Star, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, WHQL

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.

Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.

* According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.

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Product Description

16:9 Full HD, HDMI, SPDIF out and 2Wx2 Build in Speaker

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Brand, Great Price, Buy it! June 5, 2009

By acw07

Amazon Verified Purchase

Well, I was shopping for a new monitor to upgrade my 15 inch lcd. After shopping around, I saw this monitor and instantly was intrigued. A 24 inch monitor for less than 200 dollars seemed a little cheap. But anyone who knows about computers can tell you that Asus is no small name. So I gave it a shot, and I don't regret it! This monitor looks great with computer games, it has all the computer inputs you need as well as HDMI! Hooking an Xbox 360 through this looks just as good as my 1080p 42" tv. Even my HDMI DVR box looks great with this monitor. The buttons feel a little cheap on this, but when do you ever use them? This monitor is a smart choice to save the most money and have the same quality as a $400 monitor. I get compliments about this monitor from people who paid way more for an HP or Dell monitor. If you are the least bit interested in this product, buy it!

After almost a year with this monitor, it still performs perfectly. The blue power light did burn out however and only lights up on occasion. Also, to clarify, sound does get output through the monitor when using hdmi with an xbox 360 or other device.

88 of 102 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Flickering Gray Screen of Death November 24, 2009

By A. G. N. Schmitz

Amazon Verified Purchase

Length: 2:47 Mins

After 3+ months of great use of the VH242H, I cam home to find a problem that seems to be affecting/afflicting several other reviewers of this monitor - a flickering gray screen that does not seem to abate. I'll be hitting up ASUS service in the next few days, and will update this review or add comments as things progress.

Up until now, I've been very happy with this monitor and would certainly have given it 4 stars. I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 star because it did so well. I might downgrade it depending on how ASUS service deals with this monitor.

[UPDATE 12/21/09]

Well, the monitor has gone to the ASUS repair facility and returned to me (with about a 2-week lag, and not the best online information regarding whether the monitor had been shipped or not), and it worked right out of the box.

And then it didn't. After putting my MacBook Pro to sleep and waking it up I found... the flickering BLACK screen of death. After jiggling, I was able to get the monitor working, but this happens now every time I either put the computer to sleep or unhook the monitor cable (which connects to a DisplayPort adapter). I've updated the video; more to follow soon.

83 of 97 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Excellent picture for 1 month. Then a customer service nightmare. September 16, 2009

By Reviewer

Amazon Verified Purchase

The monitor had a very nice picture for the month that it was functioning. When it went black suddenly, I was sent into the ASUS Customer Service abyss. All phone calls seemed to send me back to the website... which was useless. I finally managed to get an RMA and sent the monitor back at my cost. After 5 weeks with no email or calls as to the status of the monitor, I finally received my supposedly repaired monitor back. Blacks are red. The picture quality is terrible with ghosting and flickering everywhere. Clearly nobody even looked at the monitor after "repairing" it.

I will seek a refund and will never purchase ASUS products again.