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Asus PG221 22inch Widescreen LCD Tested - TechAmok
Asus PG221 22inch Widescreen LCD Tested - [hardware] 07:23 PM EDT - Oct,19 2007 - post a comment
HotHardware
takes a look at the Asus PG221 22inch Widescreen LCD. 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. Here's an excerpt from the review:
In general, we found the Asus PG221 to be a solid display. Image
quality was very good overall and there were no dead or stuck pixels on the
screen. We should note, however, that even if there were problem pixels,
Asus' ZBD (Zero Bright Dot) warranty implies that the company will replace any
PG221 that suffers from pixel defects. Colors were well-saturated, and the
panel had good brightness and contrast. There were some instanced where images
were somewhat dark, however, as they tend to be with LCDs equipped with a
glare-type screen coatings. Watching movies was enjoyable, once we adjusted the
panel to compensate for the darkness and fast-paced game tests revealed very
little or no ghosting whatsoever thanks to the panel's 2ms response time.
The lighted color bar on the screen may be distracting to some users, however,
especially if they tend to sit back at a distance when watching movies. Up
close, the lighted color bar is not an issue.
We think the Asus PG211 is a top-notch LCD monitor with a couple of problems.
Image quality is generally very good, the pixel response time is fast and
ghosting is basically nonexistent, and aesthetically the PG221 is sure to
please. The screen's glare-type coating is neither a benefit nor a detriment
depending on your particular preference (we like it), and the speakers are far
superior to any other integrated solution we've heard to date. And the built-in
webcam is a definite plus as well for those inclined to use it. A couple of
niggling issues prevent the PG221 from stealing the show, however. They may look
great, but the occasional unresponsiveness of the touch-sensitive controls was
annoying. The PG221's stand only offers minimal adjustment and at
approximately $580, the PG221 is at the upper-end of the price scale for 22"
displays. If you're looking for a display with all of the PG221's integrated
peripherals (speakers, webcam, etc.) we would recommend it as we enjoyed working
with this monitor over the course of our evaluation, and we think many of you
would too. But be aware of its issues before taking the plunge. The PG221 is
great on the eyes if you don't mind its shortcomings.
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