ASUS LS221H: "world's slimmest" 22-inch LCD monitor

Just a day after we were graced with Mother Earth's "most energy-efficient monitor" comes the "world's slimmest" 22-incher. ASUS claims that its LS221H is just 248-millimeters (that's 9.76-inches) at its thinnest point, but unless this thing morphs into a CRT at a moment's notice, we're assuming (read: hoping) it meant 24.8-millimeters, or 0.97-inches. Beyond that, we're trusting that the 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, 2-millisecond response time, 300 nits of brightness, VGA / HDMI inputs and 4,000:1 contrast ratio are all there, but you can never be too careful when talking about the planet's thickest / thinnest LCD. No price is listed, but if we were betting souls, we'd wager that it'll be right around $3,500. Wait, we mean $350. Yeah.

[Via NewLaunches]

[Chris Anderson @ Jun 13th 2008 12:55PM]

What a completely eerie photo...

[bohsocks @ Jun 13th 2008 12:56PM]

I'd be so stoked to be locked inside a TV. She just feels the same way.

[bohsocks @ Jun 13th 2008 12:57PM]

I kind of overlooked the engagement ring part. What a douchey way to propose.

[Brad @ Jun 13th 2008 1:33PM]

If this is supposed to be a 22" monitor, then clearly this guy is very tiny.

[Jizzy @ Jun 13th 2008 1:56PM]

@ brad

maybe hes down on one knee

[Tim @ Jun 13th 2008 2:04PM]

$20 says she's watching 2girls1cup in another window

[Nemisys @ Jun 13th 2008 2:51PM]

wow Tim.... wow

[teej @ Jun 13th 2008 2:53PM]

wow at two Highest Ranked...they must have readjusted the thresholds? granted, great comments deserving of the Highest rank in this new system.

[DESTOS @ Jun 13th 2008 3:29PM]

They have to have a relationship over the internet.

How else would he hide that he's a 4 foot tall preteen lesbian (I assume everything in the room is to 2/3 scale), and she would have to stop covering her beard at some point.

[Californian @ Jun 13th 2008 6:18PM]

That guy is totally creepy-looking! He's as creepy-looking as I am good-looking!

[Jason @ Jun 13th 2008 4:13PM]

Yeah, that one's gonna last.

[SimonRichards @ Jun 13th 2008 12:58PM]

Is that a webcam? oooooh suits you sir

[Dave @ Jun 13th 2008 1:00PM]

Honestly aside from like someone in the military on assignment halfway around the world, who would propose over video-conferencing/webcam? This is like worse than asking someone to go out with you online.

[Sudo @ Jun 13th 2008 1:01PM]

Looks like a feminine Tom Cruise.

[Velorium @ Jun 13th 2008 1:08PM]

My thoughts exactly

[farfisa @ Jun 13th 2008 1:08PM]

...or just Tom Cruise.

[kal326 @ Jun 13th 2008 1:52PM]

Good to know I was not the only one that made that connection. It would have probaly been a bit to much to have the guy/girl/it jump on a couch and hold the box up at the same time.

[teej @ Jun 13th 2008 2:57PM]

Milo Ventimiglia + Tom Cruise = Scientologist version of Xmen's Leech.

[Cassini @ Jun 13th 2008 3:38PM]

Feminine Tom Cruise, LOL! Oh snap!

That was funny. I was thinkin' Tom Cruise, as well, but the feminine thing had me laughing.


The whole concept behind that photo is just messed. Who comes up with these ideas?

[Adam Erickson @ Jun 13th 2008 1:03PM]

Why is Tom Cruise proposing to a virtual woman?

[Anthony @ Jun 13th 2008 1:39PM]

Totally thought the same thing until I realized that he has trouble w/ the real ones (you know, they're filled with thetans).

[natels @ Jun 13th 2008 1:47PM]

That's Xenu

[Zak @ Jun 13th 2008 1:03PM]

Aw, a lesbian couple, how sweet.









What do you mean that's a guy?

[eggothewaffle @ Jun 13th 2008 3:23PM]

Guy 1: Aw, the one on the right? I would totally hit it.
Guy 2: ...
Guy 1: What? What??!
Guy 2: ...






Guy 1: Wait...What do you mean that's a guy?

[MC Double Def DP @ Jun 13th 2008 1:04PM]

this made my day

[Steve A. @ Jun 13th 2008 1:05PM]

That 22 inch monitor, in the picture, looks closer to a 36-42 inch screen. Or that guy is just a midget.

[farfisa @ Jun 13th 2008 1:09PM]

Maybe that's why he's proposing online.

[Taylor @ Jun 13th 2008 2:28PM]

Yeah, i'm guessing the marketing department just photoshopped a bunch of stock photos together, and the scale is all wrong.

Asus fails.
-Taylor

[cit9 @ Jun 15th 2008 12:45PM]

Or maybe they made another rounding-up mistake, and they actually meant 0.22 inches, in which case this guy would be a giant.

[yode @ Jun 13th 2008 1:05PM]

nice "O" face

[phanbouy @ Jun 14th 2008 12:49AM]

"Oh! Oh! Oh!... you know what I'm talkin' about, right? Oh!"

[rootHog @ Jun 13th 2008 1:07PM]

if that's a 22" screen then that guy is 4' tall. unless they're measuring vertically there's no way that is a 22" monitor. i know companies don't always use the actual products in ads, but come on. that thing is at least 30"

[neofolklore @ Jun 13th 2008 1:14PM]

quote " 248-millimeters (that's 9.76-inches) , we're assuming (read: hoping) it meant 24.8-millimeters, or 0.97-inches."

WAY TO NOT ROUND UP

[Taylor @ Jun 13th 2008 2:29PM]

Hahaha, excellent.
-Taylor

[neofolklore @ Jun 13th 2008 1:15PM]

Thats the smell of BLIIIIING, ole' TOM CRUISE LOOKIN BOY!

[dg @ Jun 13th 2008 1:17PM]

Tom Cruise and Mandy Moore are getting married?

[MidnightDT @ Jun 13th 2008 1:18PM]

heeeeey

[bolezhinkov @ Jun 13th 2008 1:20PM]

so the monitor is thin - big deal. the stand is huge and ugly and takes up like 8 inches of table. that means the screen being thin isnt worth shit.

good work asus.

[El Taco @ Jun 13th 2008 1:23PM]

the 248 millimeters is sarcastic.

[chrisk1590 @ Jun 13th 2008 1:30PM]

Why does Darren Murph always put in unnecessary hyphens everywhere?
"its LS221H is just 248-millimeters (that's 9.76-inches) at its thinnest point, but unless this thing morphs into a CRT at a moment's notice, we're assuming (read: hoping) it meant 24.8-millimeters, or 0.97-inches."
Measurements don't need them, and hyphens are only needed if you want to describe something else, like a "50-inch TV," not if it's by itself.

[Chris Macdonald @ Jun 13th 2008 2:18PM]

prove it

[Chris @ Jun 13th 2008 1:31PM]

Lol asus.

[Todd @ Jun 13th 2008 2:03PM]

What's up with these large monitors and their shitty ass resolution????????????

It drives me fuckin nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON'T BUY THESE CRAPPY ASS MONITORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I crazy or should these things have much higher resoluiton?

[Will H. @ Jun 13th 2008 2:16PM]

You're crazy.
1650x1050 is standard for a 22" LCD.

Also as far as 22" monitors go, ASUS ( and ACER too ) have produced some of the best technically sound LCD's out there. The score consistently high on LCD benchmarks, are good value for money, and have high customer satisfaction

It's very likely this will be a good monitor.

[vdogg89 @ Jun 13th 2008 5:48PM]

hey william hung, 1650x1050 is a very interesting standard for a widescreen lcd dont you think? lawl

and yes, todd is very right. Lcds this size should have at least double that resolution. Heck, my 15" laptop has 1680x1050

[cheng @ Jun 13th 2008 11:57PM]

you can't put something like this on your lap can you? so unless you want to sit 50cm away from your desktop monitor, forget it.

[Michael @ Jun 13th 2008 2:14PM]

Maybe it's a case of objectaphelia and he is actually proposing to the TV.

And if thats 22 inches then I suddenly feel extremely inadequate..

[Maxx @ Jun 13th 2008 3:11PM]

Wait until she finds out that he is gay.

[Zak @ Jun 13th 2008 4:29PM]

You're getting high ranked for your avatar.

Multipass.

[MrBoJangles @ Jun 13th 2008 3:27PM]

I'd give her 22-inches if you know what I mean, and I think that you do!