The MK241H is a 24-inch widescreen LCD monitor that supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and features a HDMI port, a lightning quick 2ms (grey-to-grey) response time, 3000:1 contrast ratio and 1.2 megapixel webcam with microphone array. ASUS have also hidden 2 x 2W RMS stereo speakers at the bottom of the unit, which avoids the ugly speaker grill look that plagues many monitors. Like with all monitor speakers, you’d want a beefy sound system for your audio to truly come to life.

Inside the box apart from the monitor and associated paperwork is a DVI cable, D-Sub (also known as VGA) cable, USB A to B cable and for the webcam and an audio cable. A HDMI cable is not included, which is to be expected when other manufacturers don't include a HDMI cable in the box either. But there will eventually come the day when HDMI cables will become standard once high definition truly becomes commonplace.

Connectivity-wise, the monitor sports a D-Sub, DVI and HDMI ports as well as an Audio In, Mic In and USB port for the built-in 1.2 megapixel webcam. Four screw holes are hidden at the rear of the monitor for you to install a compatible wall mount if you prefer to have your monitor stuck on the wall.

The maximum viewing angle of the monitor is 170 degrees horizontal and 160 degrees vertical with the monitor being able to tilt roughly 20 degrees (give or take 5 degrees according the ASUS' specifications). The wide viewing angles come in handy if your monitor manages to become a magnet for monitor groupies clamoring to get a lay their eyes on the 24-inches of screen real estate.

Unfortunately the monitor cannot be adjusted vertically so those that like getting finicky with their monitor positioning will have to use their creativity to put the monitor in a higher position. The lack of vertical adjustment also means that the screen can't be rotated and be viewed in a portrait format, which some people out there like having the option of doing.