ASUS VH242H 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor – Black Review

I decided to buy this monitor on the large number of positive reviews (Amazon seems to have a slightly lower average rating, other sites with the highest scores were average, but Amazon had the best price, as always). The packaging was great, the dialog actual retail survey was surrounded in a huge field, so I was not worried about the damage. Set a time, is connected to my laptop via DVI and found a quick check of dead pixels and could not have one. (A quick searchGoogle will lead to several free programs to help you, dead pixels, and help fix stuck pixels, so you can try first with a smooth return of some process).
The monitor is great, the brightness is amazing, and the contrast is very good. A little 'blood is shown below in dark images, but certainly no big deal, not bad enough to distract from something that I'm watching, and it's something I'm willing to tolerate this priceLevel.
The speakers are very weak, as expected, but Asus has all the ports that must be provided. I have this monitor to my desktop and my PS3 is connected. My desktop is connected to an external speaker system and I wanted to hook my PS3 up to the same system without a lot of costly setup. If you are looking for something similar, here's how I did:
My desktop is connected to the monitor via DVI and HDMI is my PS3, which carries the audio addictionSignal from the PS3 to the monitor. I then a male-male 3.5mm audio cable for headphones on VH242H (the output is connected to black, the green one is for audio input to help you on your desktop monitor connected to occur if you are referring to mainly to the monitor speakers) to the microphone port on my desktop. Next (this applies to Windows 7 should be very similar to other versions of Windows), right-click on the audio icon in the taskbar and select recording devices.Find the device that you plug the cable right-click and open the Properties window. Listening to the tab, select the check box next to "listen to this device." Now all is the sound that the monitor play normally, but routed through the computer so that you pass the same audio system of your computer is hooked. Remember, you will hear are only sent via the HDMI connection active while the monitor to the video input HDMI, while the sound from your computerwill always play. The need is really handy as I can play games on my PS3, and when I turn on my computer but I have to do multitasking, I somehow mute the PS3.
However, to summarize, a large monitor at an affordable price, that I have everything I wanted to do that, you can: manage multiple inputs, and allow me to go through the audio system to sound better. We'll see how this monitor is the test of time, and I will returnwith a second part of this review in the future!
ASUS VH242H 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor – Black Feature
- 23.6-Inch Wide (16:9)
- 5 ms Response Time
- HDMI/24-Pin DVI-D/15-Pin D-Sub/SPDIF Audio
- 20000:1 Smart Contrast Ratio
- 2W x 2 Stereo, RMS
ASUS VH242H 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor – Black Overview
16:9 Full HD, HDMI, SPDIF out and 2Wx2 Build in Speaker
ASUS VH242H 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor – Black Specifications
ASUS 23.6-inch VH242H Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor: Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features.
ASUS VH242H LCD monitor presents you with stunning High Definition visual quality with exceptional features. The VH242H features a 23.6-inch 1080p Full HD LCD screen that is 16:9 ratio, perfect for High Definition movies.
With HDMI input and built-in stereo speakers, you can attach your gaming console, PC or Blu-Ray player for instant High Definition enjoyment.
With features such as ASUS’ exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology, Aspect Control and HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), the VH242H optimizes your visual experience for all user-scenarios and environments.
The ASUS VH242H makes the most out of your computer for gaming, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications with its quick 5ms response rate. With built-in stereo speakers, VH242H gives you instant multimedia enjoyment.
Give your eyes a treat today with the ASUS VH242H!
Key Features
- 23.6-inch full 1080p HD widescreen with 5ms quick response time
- HDMI/DVI/VGA inputs with built-in stereo speakers for instant HD multimedia enjoyment
- Splendid Video Intelligence Technology with 5 preset modes and 3 skin-tone presets
- HDCP support and Windows Vista certified enables full-quality digital HD content playback
- Stylish design with practical wall-mount options for fitting into any type of décors
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ASUS Innovation and Quality
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ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).*
The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more. In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 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
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ASUS VH242H features as 23.6-inch 16:9 widescreen display with 1920×1080 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 and High Definition clarity.
HDMI input simplifies cabling in a pure uncompressed digital format for plug-and-play easiness. HDMI provides pristine and stunning audio and video clarity for instant multimedia enjoyment with PC, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, etc. Also onboard is a digital SPDIF audio output to connect to your home audio system for complete desktop entertainment experience. ASUS VH242H is versatile and High Definition ready to handle your multimedia needs. |
Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features
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Intelligent Image Enhancement with ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
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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
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Warranty
ASUS 3 Years LCD Monitor Warranty + 3 Years Panel Warranty
ASUS VH242H’s come with ASUS 3 years LCD monitor warranty for its casing and panel. Accessories and cables come with 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
Specifications
digital coaxial out)
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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Customer Reviews
Excellent monitors, haven’t tried HDMI port. – Jordan B. –
I bought three of these monitors at the end of March 2010 Eyefinity for my setup at home (with an ATI Radeon 5850) and I still have problems with them. The response time and quality are the two big names definitely live up to HD. I only use the DVI port on these monitors and I still have the same problem as many other buyers (Gray Screen of Death "), which seems only to have the HDMI port.
All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and the onlyDownside to this is the bright blue LED for the monitor is switched on and has an active signal. The absence of vertical rotation, but if they are really after, I'm sure I could make some changes and get a personal stand.
Recommend it to other HDMI-based non-users.
User unfriendly. Never buy again – Montmartre – Sunny State
I bought this monitor on the basis of ratings that I read here. But I now regret it as soon as the start menu, change the brightness and contrast. After playing with the buttons, I, the brightness, but there is no way to get the menu to the contrary. Dell's menu is much easier. I will never again Asus monitor. It 's too bright for my eyes. Too bad. I can not go back.
Interferes with MacBook, iPhone wireless reception – K. Burke –
Love the size and the price is right, but when I click on my external monitor wireless coverage on my MacBook drops four times that of the wireless network almost unusable. I have an Ethernet cable in my dorm, God is you, but if I had I would not be able to use my monitor, because the wireless link quality is so bad.
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