ViewSonic said on Wednesday that its VSD220 Smart Display will be sold in North America in mid-to-late October for an ESP of only $399. It will combine a 1920 x 1080 full-HD 22-inch LED-backlit dual-touch panel, an ARM Cortex-A9-based OMAP4428 dual-core SoC (1 GHz) from Texas Instruments, and Google's Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" operating system. It will also feature 8 GB of internal storage, although a microSD card slot will be available for added capacity.
"The VSD220 Smart Display is engineered for today’s cloud connected world," said Jeff Volpe, president of ViewSonic Americas. "ViewSonic is embracing the post-PC transition with what will be a full range of connected display solutions. For consumers, the VSD220 is perfect for surfing the web, engaging on social networks and enjoying a world of Android apps. For commercial opportunities, the VSD220 serves as a flexible solution that can address the needs of Android compatible vertical market applications such as signage, hospitality, point of information, and kiosk. Whatever the need, our new Smart Displays are the future of connected computing."
According to the list of specs, the Android-based AIO will arrive packed with 1 GB of LPDDR2 memory, two USB 2.0 ports and a microUSB port. It will also have an Ethernet jack, a microHDMI port for using the display as an additional screen for your laptop or desktop, and two 1.5W speakers with SRS Premium Sound. Wireless connectivity will include Bluetooth v2.1 and 802.11 b/g/n. A 1.2MP front-facing camera rounds out the package, allowing users to record 720p video.
"The VSD220 provides users a PC-less web connection in an affordable format that is both self-contained and easy to use," the company said. "With a dual point optical touch screen and an integrated Android operating system with full Google GMS certification, users can enjoy a tablet-like browsing experience, a 22-inch touch-enabled Full HD display, and a traditional PC computer all wrapped up into one device."
The actual display's specs include a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a brightness of 250 cd/m2, and a response time for 5ms. It will also provide viewing angles of 170º horizontal and 160º vertical. "Scratch resistant 8H surface hardness ensures the VSD220 can withstand heavy usage in high traffic environments, while maintaining high quality touch experience," ViewSonic added.
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