LG demos 22-inch LCD with HDMI, TV tuning

LG today pushed further into hybrid LCDs with the M228WA, a 22-inch computer display designed to also stand in as a TV in tighter spots. An HDMI input is built-in for accepting feeds from digital sources, including 1080p signals from HD DVD players or game consoles such as the PlayStation 3; an analog TV tuner also pipes in TV from conventional sources without the need for a separate cable box. Outside speakers are also unneeded: a chin-mounted six-watt stereo will play audio from any other source, including those connected to the component, RCA, and S-video inputs for analog video. PC users receive a third benefit in the form of USB video support, according to LG's claims. A USB port on the display can add another screen without extra video outputs or a second video card.

Regardless of the input, LG promises an ideal gaming and movie environment through the LCD panel itself, which boasts a dynamic 3,000:1 contrast ratio as well as a 5ms average response time (2ms peak) and 300cd/m2 brightness.

The M228WA should be available in multiple regions now at varying prices and accompanies the nearly identical, 20-inch M208WA for those who prefer the smaller screen and identical features. [via AVING]