Computer Monitor Reviews: playstation 3

I purchased this monitor to use specifically for gaming as my current PC monitor just wasn't fast enough for gaming.My main monitor is designed for photography, graphic design or similar uses where color accuracy is more important than speed.Before I go into detail, let me just explain why I gave four stars instead of 5.I feel perfection should be hard to get.Now back to the review.The monitor is well packaged.When I received the monitor, I first tested my PS3 games and no surprise, games look fantastic.I do not really see any ghosting which I do see in my Dell U2410.Contrast and colors look great.Blu-ray movies also looked great.I was surprised at the audio as it was louder and cleaner than I expected for a 3 watt speaker.You can not turn the bass all the way up to the highest setting because the audio starts to distort but it does provide decent bass a couple of notches down.Fortunately my monitor arrived without any dead pixels.The mesh covering the speakers are an interesting choice.Nice if you like flowers but you don't really notice it unless you are paying attention to the detail.

Now the next test was connecting it to my PC.This monitor has three inputs, two digital (HDMI) and one analog (VGA).I tried the HDMI input and no surprise, the colors don't look as great as my Dell U2410 but that is to be expected since this panel is a TN 6-bit panel.It doesn't look bad but it is definitely IPS quality.The screen is a matte screen and not glossy which helps if you work in a room with direct sunlight.Glare sucks on glossy screens and so I avoid them at all cost.Glossy screens do add more contrast but in my opinion, the contrast on this monitor looks amazing.

The monitor runs pretty cool.I used to own a Dell 30" monitor and in the summertime, it made my office get really hot.Since this monitor also has an LED panel, it should use less electricity than a traditional CCFL panel.

The game I play most often is Street Fighter IV (but in a month, that will change when Super Street Fighter IV comes out).I just love how clean and smooth it looks on this screen.There is literally no lag on this monitor.I also tried Unreal Tournament 3 on my PC and wow, the game looks terrific on this monitor.This monitor is definitely my favorite monitor for gaming.

Keep in mind that since the two digital inputs on this monitor are HDMI, you may have a problem initially when you connect your PC to this monitor as it may detect it as an HDTV instead of a PC monitor.You will need to turn off overscan correction on your graphics card settings.This will get rid of the black bars on the side of the screen

The bezel on this monitor is a bit big which means those with ATI graphics cards who want to try out Eyefinity may not want to go with this monitor.

The monitor includes a handy little remote.I am personally not a fan of the credit card sized remote controls which the Asus monitor includes as they tend to get lost easily and due to its size, you can not put a great description of what each of the buttons do.The HDTV does have a slot to hide the remote but I would have rather preferred a slightly larger remote.I sometimes forget what each symbol means but I am sure after a while, I'll get over that.

The monitor includes a 3 year warranty which is rare for computer LCD monitors.Hopefully I won't have to use it but its good to know its there if I need it.

Now for some cons.First of all, I generally like to view my Blu-ray movies at 24 frames per second since that is what movies are generally filmed at.This monitor does not support 24P, or at least when I set it to 24P on my Sony Playstation 3, it loses sync when I play a Blu-ray movie.Since this monitor came out in late 2009, I was expecting it to support 24P.Also the monitor stand can not be tilted.Since I use this as a second monitor, it doesn't line up with my Dell 24" so tilting would have been nice.For the price this monitor goes for, I was hoping it would allow tilting.The volume also does not go low enough.This is a problem because it is in my office and my walls are not thick enough and so I have to wear headphones to make sure I don't wake up my 2 year old son when he is napping.All of the buttons are on the top of the Asus monitor except for the power button.All of the HDTVs in my house have the buttons located in the same section so when I want to power on or off the Asus monitor, I sometimes accidentally reach for the top.I know this is a minor detail but I just wanted to point this out.

Overall I really like this monitor a lot and am happy with my purchase.There are some other features to this monitor which I haven't mentioned yet but its nice that it has a headphone jack for when you want to game at night when everyone in your house is asleep.It has SPDIF output for when you need thumping audio through an audio receiver or a sound bar.I don't expect I'll ever use that but its good to know its there.It is not a very portable monitor but since it doesn't weigh much, you could technically use it for lan parties and such.This monitor is a keeper and I hope it lasts me a long time.If you have any questions, feel free to comment and I will do my best to answer them. If I could give a more accurate score for this monitor, I would rate it a 4.5.

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ASUS MS226H - 21.5 inch Wide LCD Monitor

I bought this monitor to use with my Mac Book Pro 15" laptop (latest model). The monitor looks great, very easy to assemble, and very very light weight. Unfortunately, I'm having difficulty getting it work properly though.

The monitor came with a VGA-VGA cable. When I connected it to my laptop using a Mini DisplayPort - VGA adaptor, the highest resolution I could use on the monitor was 1440 X 900. That's same as my laptop's resolution and basically defeats my very purpose of having an external monitor.

Next I tried with the HDMI-DVI cable which was also bundled with the monitor. I connected to the laptop using Mini DisplayPort - DVI adaptor. This time, I could select up to 1600 X 900 on the monitor. It's better than what I could get with VGA cables, but still not using the highest resolution possible with this monitor (1920 X 1080).

With HDMI-DVI setup, I also see a few additional resolution choices at the top on the Display Preferences on my mac : 1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480p. They all have a TV icon next to them, and I figure they're for using the monitor as TV. I selected 1080p from that list, but the text display on the screen is still not crisp and I still see it grainy. And I can't figure out how to tell the laptop or monitor to treat it as a regular LCD monitor rather than a TV.

At this point, I am not sure if it is an issue of mac-compatible drivers or this is what the monitor is capable of with a Mac. I couldn't find any Mac drivers from Asus website either. I want to keep the monitor because it's a great-looking piece, but what good is it if it doesn't work as well as it claims to?I am curious how one of the reviewers got it to work perfectly fine with his 13" Mac Book Pro - would you care to share details of your settings, perhaps? Thanks.

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ASUS MS226H Designo Series LCD Monitor – A Visual Masterpiece

Full HD and HDMI ready, the 22-inch MS226H LCD monitor showcases your entertainment in a 1080p resolution with rich colors and crystal clarity.

Breath-taking images are now wrapped in a razor-thin silhouette. Only 16.5mm (0.65-inch) deep, MS series is the slimmest ASUS LCD monitor yet. The distinctively designed MS Designo Series LCD monitors by ASUS features a unique ring stand that minimizes footprint and enables one-touch tilt adjustment through its Ergo-Fit feature. With its sleek geometric design and glossy piano-black/pearl white bezel, the MS226H brings a modern and contemporary touch to your home or office.

With features such as ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology and Aspect Control, the MS226H optimizes your visual experience for all user-scenarios and environments.

Give your eyes a treat today with the ASUS MS226H!

Key Features

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ASUS Innovation and Quality

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands.*

The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more.

In 2009 alone, ASUS products won 3,268 distinguished awards thanks to the innovative user-centric technologies such as Splendid Video Intelligence, the ASUS exclusive display optimization technology that is included in every ASUS LCD monitors and notebooks.

High Definition Cinematics Right On Your Desk

ASUS MS226H features as 21.5-inch 16:9 widescreen display with 1920x1080 resolution that enables borderless Full HD 1080p full-screen video display. Its vibrant ASUS Splendid display engine and HDMI input provides life-like images so you can enjoy stunning details with smooth transition and brilliant clarity.

HDMI provides pristine and stunning video clarity Full HD multimedia enjoyment with PC, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, O!Play Media player...etc.

Also onboard is a 3.5mm audio output (sourced from HDMI) to connect to your headphones or speaker system for a complete entertainment experience.

The MS226H features ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology which automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and boosts the contrast ratio to an amazing 50,000:1 – resulting in more realistic rendering of night scenes during games or movies.

View your images and videos the way they are meant to be displayed. MS226H's Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode between Full 16:9 and 4:3 modes for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any quality loss or image distortion.

Intelligent Image Enhancement & 2ms Response Time

ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology utilizes an advanced color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications. It will then automatically optimize image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness corrections for the best visual results.

The Splendid offers 5 video modes designed for scenery, theater, gaming, night view, and standard images scenarios. It also provides 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to produce realistic visuals of the human objects in your videos.

You can see optimized images on screen and select between the five modes via a hotkey quickly at your will.

By utilizing an ASUS Trace-Free LCD panel, the MS226H provides a 2ms (G-to-G) quick response time for smooth and seamless transitions between frames; perfect for action packed movies or games.

Sleek and User-friendly Design for the Modern Livingspace

The ultra-slim ASUS MS226H is wrapped in a glossy piano-black frame and pearl white rear bezel for an elegant fit into your livingspace. Complemented by the smart auto-dimming LED touch-sensor buttons, every detail is carefully crafted for an upscale design that is sure to impress.

The simple geometric lines and the symmetrical design that is inherent in the MS series gives more room to your desks with its small footprint through the minimalist design philosophy.

Its unique ring stand also serves as a base for the Ergo-Fit to provide an easy angle adjustment setup that allows you to tilt back up to 20° with just the push of one finger.

The MS Series is also practical with its built-in Kensington security lock for added security in public environment.

Delivers Vibrant Images with Green Power Efficiency

The MS226H is Energy Star 5.0 certified, making it an easy choice for people that want to give the environment a helping hand or save on electricity costs.

ASUS MS226H monitor features green power technology that uses just two lamps, resulting in up to a 40% reduction in power consumption. With just two lamps used, the use of mercury is greatly reduced compared to other LCD monitors, contributing to a greener environment.

In combination, the MS226H is equipped with an advanced optical film that delivers 250 nits brightness, providing uncompromised brightness and power savings.

ASUS MS226H also meets RoHS environmental standards, ensuring the sustainability of the planet throughout the manufacturing of the product. It is easy to be green with ASUS.

Warranty

ASUS 3 Years LCD Monitor Warranty + 3 Years Panel Warranty

ASUS MS226H comes with ASUS 3 years LCD monitor warranty for its casing and panel. Accessories and cables come with a 1 year warranty.
Within 3 years, if more than 3 bright dots and/or 5 dark dots are found, ASUS will replace the panel under the warranty.
A bright dot is a white defective dot that is over 1/2 of the whole sub-pixel under BLACK pattern.
A dark dot is a black defective dot that is over 1/2 of the whole sub-pixel under any pattern.
Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on ASUS LCD monitor warranty policy.

What's in the Box

ASUS MS226H LCD Monitor
HDMI-DVI Cable
VGA Cable
Power Cord & Adapter
Quick Starter Guide
Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Panel Size: 21.5-inch Wide Screen
True Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Pitch: 0.248mm
Brightness(Max): 250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio (Max): 50,000:1 (ASCR)
Display Color: 16.7M
Viewing Angle (CR>=10): 170°(H)/160°(V)
Response Time: 2 ms (gray-to-gray)
Video Features: SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology, SPLENDID Video Preset Modes (5 modes), Skin-Tone Selection (3 mode), HDCP support, Color Temperature Selection (5 modes)
Convenient Hotkey: SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection, Auto. Adjustment, Brightness Adjustment, Contrast Adjustment, Input Selection
Video Input: HDMI 1.3
AV Audio Input: HDMI 1.3
Audio Output: 3.5mmMini-jack (for HDMI only)
PC Video Input: HDMI 1.3 / D-Sub
Analog Signal Frequency: 30~83kHz(H)/ 50~75 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency: 30 ~ 83KHz(H)/50 ~ 75 Hz(V)
Power Consumption: Power Consumption < 31 W, Power Saving Mode < 1 W
Chassis Colors: Black
Tilt: +10°~ +20°
VESA Wall Mounting: not available
Security: Kensington lock
Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 20.45 x 14.87 x 6.14 inches
Box Dimension(WxHxD): 23.11 x 16.93 x 5.51 inches
Net Weight (estimated): 7.17 lbs
Gross Weight (estimated): 11.57 lbs
Regulation Approval: Energy Star 5.0, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, MEPS, VCCI, PSE, J-MOSS, China Energy Label, RoHS, WEEE, Vista WHQL

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.
* According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.

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