Samsung today announced new LCD display in the American market. Developed in association with RADVISION, the VC240 is their first product on the market to integrate all the components required for high definition desktop video conferencing into a single unit at an affordable price. The VC240 can operate as a standalone desktop HD video conferencing device and as a 24-inch high resolution monitor.

According to Sammy, the VC240 is an ideal display for conference rooms and businesses who want to conduct in-person meetings without the complexities associated with travel.

A Video and Voice over Internet Protocols (V2oIP) enabled network monitor, it is fully compatible with other VoIP systems including Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) based Multipoint Control Units (MCUs) and Unified Communications (MS). It can also function as a one to multipoint video conference with its built-in VoIP module.

The display also incorporates H.264 codec and a 5-megapixel camera and noise-cancelling microphones. It will also offer RADVISION’s latest advanced video features including SVC (Scalable Video Coding) and Forward Error Correction features ensuring the highest quality possible.

As far as basic specs are concerned, it offers 23.6” Widescreen display, 5ms response rate, 1,000:1 contrast, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 170/160 degrees viewing angle, 300cd/m2 brightness, and a range of video and audio inputs, including DVI-I and VGA component connections.

The VC240 will be available this Fall for $1,999.

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