LG FlatronWide L206WU LCD Also Receives the USB Video Treatment

Displaylink often found itself in the spotlight lately with their DL120 and DL160 USB video engine making the way into Samsung 940UX and now, LG FlatronWide L206WU. The 940UX has a max. res of 1280x1024 so it only needs the less powerful of the two ASICs whereas the bigger L206WU is a 16:10 20-incher with a top res of 1680x1050 so it requires the DL160.

The latter has also received certification for Windows Vista, something that 940UX and rest of Displaylink-powered products will benefit later this year. Vista support basically guarantees full Aero 3D compatibility over multiple USB-connected displays. You're going to need this if you want to use live Aero 3D-excusive Flip 3D, Live Thumbnails and folder's visual clues.

Hardware-wise, the $200 L206WU comes with DVI-D and VGA in addition to USB video interface; a retractable vertical stand that allows the monitor's height adjustment; and a swivel that allows screen orientation to change from horizontal to vertical and vice versa. Its built-in hub can double as daisy-chaining to other USB monitors or simply other USB gadgets.