Samsung Monitors with VoIP Functions

Samsung introduced a slew of LCD computer monitors; the most interesting models enabled VoIP calls and functioned as an HDTV.

The SyncMaster 225VW and 220TN, both 22-inch displays, appeared to come with features that let users make Internet phone calls. Samsung wouldn't fully comment on them and said that they were not currently available in the United States, but they were on full display at the Samsung booth.

The 225VW has an embedded 2.0-megapixel Web cam and is designed to work with Microsoft Live Meeting, according to a Samsung spokesperson. The unit at the booth showed a utility on-screen, presumably a bundled piece of software, which looked like it could store Skype contacts and make Skype calls.

The 220TN, also with a 2.0-megapixel Web cam, was displayed with a headset plugged into it for making VoIP phone calls. In addition, Samsung said that that the 220TN would have "thin client" PC-type capabilities.

The $599 SyncMaster 2280HD doubles as a small, affordable LCD TV. Due out in April, this 22-inch widescreen model has a built-in HDTV tuner and comes with built-in speakers. It supports 1080p resolution and has an HDMI input. Here's what it looks like:

Samsung displayed an affordable 19-inch LCD. The $250 SyncMaster 932B has a 700:1 contrast ratio and is due out in February. The company also displayed a new line of monitors, also due out in February, which passed Microsoft's Premium Vista Certification.

The 19-inch ($280) 906BW, 20-inch ($350) 206BW, and 22-inch ($429) 226BW widescreen models all have a high 3000:1 contrast ratio and a fast 2ms response time.

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