Dell introduces 24" monitor with tablet mode

Dell introduced 24 Touch USB-C Hub that converts into a desktop touchscreen tablet with an adjustable stand.

It also offers a 24-inch 1080p (Full HD) screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. There is a multi-touch control with the ability to simultaneously recognize up to 10 touches (the function is compatible with Windows and macOS, but not Linux, whose users are limited to 3-point touch).

The monitor is equipped with a USB-C port with a power of up to 90W, so it can be used as a charger for a laptop or computer. There's also a 3-watt mono speaker, HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2, three USB-A hubs, an additional USB-C port, and an audio output.

One of the main features was the Ethernet port. The company notes that this makes it "the first touchscreen monitor with a similar diagonal, which is able to connect directly to the Web." This allows you to update the software or use dedicated network functions. However, it also requires a connection to a PC or laptop to do so.

In terms of design, the new monitor follows the form factor of the one released in 2017. P2418HT. And both resemble a ruler Microsoft Surface Studio, whose devices have touch screens and special stands. But unlike last year's model Surface Studio 2 Plus, which costs more than $4,000 (≈387,000 rubles), 24 Touch USB-C Hub is much cheaper - $520 (≈50,000 rubles). True, he can not boast of a built-in computer.