April 17th, 2012
memory. The expansion slot on this board is a x1 PCI Express slot which is a welcome addition, as so many Atom boards tend to feature a PCI slot. Other on board features include a pair of SATA ports, a Molex connector for power to the SATA ports, two USB 2.0 headers for an additional four USB 2.0 ports, an LVDS header and a parallel port and serial port header.
Published by: VR-Zone April 17th, 2012
ASUS Singapore has unveiled the VG23AH LCD monitor that is designed to provide users with well-rounded and personalized entertainment and gaming experience. The ASUS VGA23AH will be available in June.
Around the back we find a 12V DC power input, a pair of PS/2 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two Gigabit Ethernet ports courtesy of a pair of Broadcom controllers, 5.1-channel audio and a D-sub and HDMI port. Sadly the board is missing S/PDIF out, but there's a header on the board that could be used if you have a suitable attachment. The more affordable sibling is called the Minix D2500-HD and here we're looking at a slightly reduced feature set. For starters this board uses the slightly slower 1.86GHz dual core Atom D2500 which sports somewhat more basic graphics, but still handles up to 4GB of DDR3 1066MHz memory. J&W has also dropped the USB 3.0 ports and the second Ethernet port from this model, but otherwise it should be identical in terms of features. Sadly we have no word on pricing or availability of these boards.
The ASUS VG23AH claims to offer crisp, clear visuals with superb audio from its built-in 3W stereospeakers to provide users with cinematic 3D home theatre experience. It features 178-degree lateral and vertical wide-viewing angle with 80,000,000:1 ASUS SmartContrast ratio, and the company's exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology for colorful visual in full high definition 1080p. The monitor also has a wide range of connectivity options including dual HDMI 1.4 ports, single-link DVI, and D-sub, which allow for compatibility with an array of media devices. You can also swivel, tilt and adjust the height adjustment for comfortable viewing experience. The ASUS VG23AH incorporates Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) 3D technology that can separate 3D images delivered to the left and right eye simultaneously to deliver flicker-free images. It also comes bundled with battery-free 3D glasses, and offers six preset video modes (Scenery, Theater, Game, Night View, sRGB and Standard) which can be selected via a hotkey. Pricing information is not available at press time, though ASUS states that the VG23AH will be available in June. Specifications Panel Size/ Type
ASUS unveils VG23AH 3D IPS LED Monitor Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-unveils-vg23ah-3d-ips-ledmonitor/15571.html
VG23AH 23.0” (58.4cm) Wide Screen (16:9) WLED/ IPS True Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Max.) 250cd/m² ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio 80,000,000:1 (ASCR) Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V) Display Colors 16.7 million SPLENDID Video Yes (Theater, Gaming, Intelligence Tech. Scenery, Night View, sRGB, 12