ASUS Unveils VK266H - Personal Entertainment LCD Monitor

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Cognizant that the brilliant reproduction of colors is the key to believability and immersion during movie watching and gaming, ASUS launched the VK266H LCD monitor which supports 1920x1200 high resolution, Full HD 1080p video playback via an HDMI input, a high 20000:1 contrast ratio, 2 ms (gray-to-gray) response time and ASUS’ exclusive Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology. Splendid™ utilizes a color engine that analyzes the properties of video content being played back and automatically optimizes image quality for the best visual results in any usage scenario—ultimately making for a vastly improved personal entertainment experience. In keeping with ASUS’ recent drive to integrate video conferencing features into its monitors, the ASUS VK266H is also equipped with a rotatable 2.0 mega pixel webcam with Smart EV (Exposure Value) Control technology to enable high quality and convenient real-time video communications under different lighting conditions.

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ASUS VK266H

Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology

Underpinning the ASUS VK266H’s stunning visual performance is the exclusive Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology which adjusts the displays' parameters to ensure the best possible color and image reproduction based on the nature of the user’s current task. Its color engine analyzes the properties of video content being played back and optimizes image quality for the best visual results. Users can experience this brilliant technology in all ASUS LCD monitors.

Splendid™ features five video preset modes (Theater, Game, Scenery, Night View and Standard) and three skin tone selections (Natural, Reddish and Yellowish) to enable users to further fine-tune the monitors to achieve specific results. Theater mode, for example, enhances the contrast and color saturation of video content to deliver a cinematic experience. Game mode adaptively brings up the dark areas of in-game scenes, enabling users to see creatures cloaked in shadow. Scenery mode increases the brightness range, introduces more contrast gradations and selectively tweaks the color saturation of key elements such as blue skies and green fields to make for more captivating land and seascapes. Night View mode smartly highlights the details in dark scenes, capturing the beauty of night footage in crisp and vibrant fashion. These five video preset modes are conveniently selectable via hotkeys, enabling users to instantly effect changes to their display settings according to their preferences.


A Host of Industry-leading Image Processing Technologies

In addition to Splendid™, the ASUS VK266H incorporates a host of advanced image processing technologies that further bolsters its performance. These include Trace Free technology that delivers a 2 ms (gray-to-gray) quick response time to eliminate image ghosting, ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) technology that amplifies the contrast ratio to an astounding 20000:1, and Aspect Control technology that enables the playback of 4:3 images without distortion. Moreover, the VK266H incorporates DCDi technology which improves the image quality of fast motion footage through deinterlacing and anti-aliasing.

The VK266H boasts an HDMI interface, enabling the delivery of multichannel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for Full HD 1080p quality—perfect for high definition movie playback and gaming. Having an HDMI input also ensures convenient connectivity with other home entertainment devices, such as Blu-ray Disc players and game consoles. In addition, the VK266H features a Component video input (YPbPr) and a S/PDIF digital audio output for more multimedia connectivity options. It is also equipped with stereo speakers that are capable of delivering remarkable audio quality for games, movies and music.

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Specifications:

Display

• Panel Size - 25.5" Widescreen
  
  
• True Resolution - WUXGA 1920x1200
  
  
• Pixel Pitch - 0.287 mm
  
  
• Brightness (Max.) - 300 cd/㎡
  
  
• ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio(ASCR) - 20000:1
  
  
• Viewing Angle (CR≧10) - 170°(H)/160°(V)
  
  
• Display Colors - 16.7 million
  
  
• Response Time - 2 ms (Gray-to-Gray)

Video Features

• Trace Free Technology - Yes
  
  
• Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology - Yes
  
  
• Splendid™ Video Preset Modes - 5 modes
  
  
• Skin-Tone Selection - 3 modes
  
  
• Color Temperature Selection - 5 modes
  
  
• HDCP - Yes
  
  
• Webcam - 2.0 M Pixel (Rotatable)

Audio Features

• Stereo Speakers - 3 W x 2 stereo, RMS

Convenient Hotkeys

• Splendid™ Video Preset Mode Selection - Yes (5 modes)
  
  
• Auto Adjustment - Yes
  
  
• Brightness Adjustment - Yes
  
  
• Volume Adjustment - Yes
  
  
• Input Selection - Yes

Input / Output

• PC Input - DVI-D and D-Sub
  
  
• PC Audio Input - Yes
  
  
• Video Input - HDMI
  
  
• Component (YPbPr) - AV Audio Input
  
  
• HDMI - AV Audio Output

SPDIF

• Earphone Jack - Yes

Mechanical Design

• Chassis Colors - Black
  
  
• Tilt - +20° ~ -5°
  
  
• VESA Wall Mounting - 100 mm x 100 mm

Security

• Kensington lock - Yes

Dimensions

• Phys. Dimensions (WxHxD) - 597x 462 x 230 mm

Weight

• Net Weight (Estimated) - 7.9 kg