ASUS VW266H 25.5-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Update on Nov 09 2010.Both monitors I purchased are still working as new.No problems.Still a lot of bang for the buck even though the price is currently higher than when I bought.

Original review:

Like it a lot.I bought one to go with my Asus VW246H 24" 16:9 and liked it so much I snagged a second VW266h 25.5".The but comes in for several reasons.Both VW266h displays suffered from a bluish tint.Different batches manufactured several months apart.Issue has been reported by others in several forums.Calibration is the cure.A hueypro calibrator took care of it just fine.The huey pro is not as automatic as one thinks, even after setting the monitor back to defaults it took several attempts to get "close enough" matching for dual VW266H displays.The blue tinge was quite noticeable when the VW266H was next to my VW246H. More than likely you will need a calibrator to make the VW266H look as great as it can.You might not notice if you are running just a single monitor and are not very computer savvy.

The second issue is that it is 1920x1200 and 25.5" diagonally. This means the dot pitch is a bit on the large size and some smaller text loses its image quality.In Windows 7 I found upping the text size to a custom setting of 115% pretty much took care of the issue.Every now and then the text is a bit screwy on a few web pages.Any higher than 115% and text on those same web pages are really messed up.

Color shift is a bit more than 24" monitors.Color shift is a problem on all TN displays, IMHO anything larger than a 25.5" would not doubt greatly benefit from higher resolution, say 2048 x 1152 or 2560 x 1600.Hard to find IPS/VA LCD panels give you greater viewing angles and better color but for most TN LCD panels work out just fine.I Have not found a decent IPS/VA panel larger than 22" and that is too small for my old eyes.Don't let anyone kid you, if you want a monitor that you can mount on an optional arm or mount so you can rotate it 180 degrees for text you really should be looking at IPS or *VA displays,TN displays simply are not good as vertical text viewers.

The back cover pops off for those who want access to the VESA mount.

Loving the real estate and size of these 25.5" displays.The size makes up for the shortcomings.If I had it to do over I would probably buy the X-Rite i1 Display 2 instead of the hueypro.IMHO the hueypro just seems cheap and the X-Rite i1 Display 2 gets better user reviews than the spyder3 or the X-Rite i1 Display 2.The hueypro is quite a bit less expensive and did do its job after several tries.I would buy the VW266H displays again and I would not be without a calibrator even if it is just a hueypro no matter what monitors I bought.The VH266H offers a lot of bang for the buck.

Monitors seem to be the hardest thing to choose in comparison to other computer parts.TN versus IPS/VA panels. Google is your friend. 1920x1200 (16:10) versus 1929x1080 (16:9).I found that TN panels are just fine for most as are either 16:9 or 16:10.

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Product Description:
The VW266H features a 25.5-inch 1920x1200 LCD screen that supersedes Full HD 1080p resolution. Its extra large resolution and ASUS Trace Free 2ms response time makes it ideal for immersing yourself in the latest games with the sharpest details and clarity, even for fast motion action video playback.

With a wide array of inputs such as HDMI, Component Video, DVI-D, and built-in stereo speakers, you can attach your gaming consoles, DVD player, Blu-ray player, or PC for instant High Definition enjoyment.

Features such as ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology, and Aspect Control, optimize your visual experience for all user-scenarios, environments and inputs.

ASUS VW266H LCD monitor presents you with stunning High Definition visual quality with exceptional features. Give your eyes a treat today with the ASUS VW266H!

Key Features

25.5-inch 1920x1200 widescreen with 2ms quick response time
HDMI/DVI-D/Component/VGA inputsaccept a wide variety of HD media sources
PC audio input with S/PDIF output and built-in 2x3W speakers for instant multimedia gratification
ASUS Trace Free 2ms Technology for seamless motion graphics
DCDi (Directional Correlation De-interlacing) Technology up-scales and enhances low-resolution input
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology optimizes images and video with 5 preset modes and 3 skin-tone presets
20,000:1 contrast ratio with ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio Technology (ASCR)

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High Definition Gaming, Cinematics, and Better Productivity

View larger ASUS VW266H features a 25.5-inch 16:10 widescreen display with an 1920x1200 resolution that enables 1080p Full HD playback and beyond. The extra large resolution makes working with large documents and spreadsheet easy and convenient.

The VW266H also comes with the ASUS Trace Free 2ms (grey-to-grey) response time that lets you get into fast paced games and action movies without blur. With Trace Free, you will have the most fluid and razor-sharp motion graphics.

The ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio Technology (ASCR) also boosts the contrast ratio to a dynamic 20,000:1 for even deeper dark tones and brighter light tones. With ASCR, you can enjoy enhanced image intensity with precision and clarity for an even more engaging experience with movies, games, and imaging.

Plug-and... Rock on!

View larger VH266H offers a wide variety of input options. It offers HDMI, DVI-D, VGA (15-pin), Component (YPbPr) input, PC audio input, S/PDIF audio output and earphone jack all in one monitor. With its versatility, it is ready to be the ultimate entertainment monitor for DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, gaming consoles, and more.HDMI input ready, VW266H provides life-like images so you can enjoy stunning details and High Definition clarity. With the simplicity of HDMI and convenience of VW266H's built-in stereo speakers, it's as easy as plug-and-play for instant multimedia gratification.

Also onboard is a digital SPDIF audio output to connect to your home audio system for a complete desktop entertainment experience.

The ASUS VW266H is a versatile High Definition display ready to handle virtually all of your multimedia needs.

Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features

View larger The VW266H is loaded with various image enhancing features to bring out the best from every video source.


DCDi Technology improves the quality of low-resolution video by de-interlacing the images and eliminating jagged edges along diagonal lines. This technology is often used in high-end LCD and plasma TV sets. The ASUS VK266H and VW266H LCD monitors both incorporate DCDi technology to enable razor-sharp display and superb clarity.

Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode between Full and 4:3 modes for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any quality degredation or image distortion.

Intelligent Image Enhancement with ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

View larger ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology adopts a 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.

Splendid 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.

Sleek and User-friendly Design for Modern Décor and Ease-of-Use

ASUS designed glossy piano-black frame design creates a classy look for the VW266H.
Built-in stereo speakers enable audio enjoyment together with true-to-life HD visual.
Convenient key controls for easy set-up in the multi-language OSD.
Cable manager helps you to manage tangling cables and wires and put them out of sight.
VESA Wall Mount compatible (100 x 100 mm), helps you minimize its footprint and fit into your home or office décor.
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