HOTHardware -- Today we're taking a look at a monitor, the Asus MS238H, that's part of a new trend sweeping the display market. No, we're not talking about 3D technology. The Asus MS238H is the first desktop LCD monitor we've tested that features LED backlighting. This is basically the same technology found in the HDTV arena which makes displays thinner and lighter than ever before. LED back lit displays are so slim, they can be hung on walls like picture frames, eliminating the need for the heavy duty mounts that standard LCD products previously required. Furthermore, the MS238H sports a 23" widescreen layout, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 2 ms response time, and ring shaped stand that distinguishes it from every other monitor available...

 

Techgage -- Smaller displays don't need to lack features, and ASUS proves this with their PG221 22-inch wide-screen. It boasts such specs as 2ms GTG, 2000:1 and stellar design. Where its unique though, is with it's large subwoofer. Yes, we said subwoofer! Do the features make up for it's higher price?

Techgage -- It's been quite a while since we have last taken a look at an ASUS monitor, much less one that we've been ultimately impressed by, so when we received their latest model, the VW266H, we couldn't wait to tear it out of the box to see if things have improved with their line-up. Read on as we find out whether this TN-based monitor is a winner.

HOTHardware -- Earlier this year we stumbled upon a widely circulated You Tube video (at least in tech circles), in which a man is seen ruthlessly abusing a poor LCD monitor. The protagonist starts by letting a child draw on the screen with a black permanent marker. Taking matters into his own hands, the man then proceeds to take a pen-knife to the surface of the screen, followed by multiple strikes with a hammer. The abuse of a perfectly good LCD monitor isn't what struck us about this particular video, however. The unique element that caught our eye and set it apart from similar videos is that the LCD monitor survived the episode completely unscathed. The monitor was ASUS' LS201.

HOTHardware -- As its name suggests, the PG221 is a 22.1” monitor. It has a widescreen 16:10 aspect ratio, a built-in 1.3MP webcam and speakers – including a subwoofer – and a bevy of input options. The PG221 has a high contrast glare-type panel coating as well, for better saturation and color density. If you look at its individual features, the PG221 seems like a winner. But we dig deeper to see if the PG221’s overall performance equals the sum of its parts. Head on over to the site and check it out...

bit-tech -- At over £175 including VAT, the Asus VK222H on the expensive side for a 22-inch widescreen monitor if you don’t factor in things like the webcam and HDMI port. However, when you do, it’s a reasonably priced HDMI-equipped 22-inch monitor with a webcam thrown in for kicks. If the webcam isn't on your list of requirements, there are cheaper 22-inchers with HDMI on the market but they don't appear to be as stylish as the VK222H's unassuming lines. Having said that, the monitor's looks aren't going to give us reason to gloss over the poor image quality because, if you’ve got this far, you’ll realise that we don’t really like the Asus VK222H a great deal – our experience with it was one that involved a lot of patience and frustration because every time we thought we’d fixed some image quality blemishes, more would show up elsewhere. The TN panel in the VK222H is mediocre at best and we witnessed incredibly poor viewing angles for a modern panel without even trying hard to expose them. Simply put, there are much better monitors on the market – and if you need an HDMI port, we'd recommend spending just that little bit more to find something with a panel that's a level or two above the VK222H's unremarkable example.

Gamepyre -- If you do not have a lot of space for a large sized monitor in your PC area, the ASUS PM17 is the perfect choice for an A+ product that excels in its class and price range. Having a 3ms response times makes it perfect for ghost free gaming, and its clarity is crisp and sharp with very clear text for writing or viewing articles on the internet.

Motherboards.org -- ASUS is a Tier-1 motherboard manufacturer based in Taiwan. They manufacture motherboards, video cards, sound cards and other computer components. Over the years, I've reviewed many an ASUS motherboard and video card. Generally they tend to release products for the high-end consumer, with Premium and Deluxe versions of each major chipset.