ASUS VG236H 23-Inch 120 Hz 3D Ready Panel Monitor with nVidia 3D Vision Kit - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to reward myself for getting a scholarship, (which is rather counter-intuitive, but hey you need to celebrate.) and I was pleasantly surprised. This was not before swearing at the computer for about 30 minutes trying to install all the drivers the right way, but once it worked, the 3d effects were quite amazing.
I was disappointed to find that nothing really jumped OUT at you, but instead it felt like the monitor was a window to a smaller world. Nevertheless, it was very impressive. It didn't put as much of a press on my computer as all the reviews said it would, I was still getting very acceptable framerates playing rather demanding games using a GTX 275.
The glasses are pretty cool looking, and as a small bonus, they come charged enough to work out of the box. The monitor is really fantastic too, beautiful 1080p resolution, bright colors, and you can adjust it a lot of different ways for the best angle.
I originally got this for the games, and I was really shocked at how well all of them worked, I've yet to reach a game that doesn't support it.
My beef with this is the price. I would have waited if I wasn't so impulsive. The price was just a bit too high for what you get. It's cool and everything, but you are definitely paying a premium for new technology. It is cool enough that I'm keeping it though - I'm not regretting it THAT much.
And since this is a new technology, the amount of media for this is pretty small for everything but the games. There are a couple picture sets on nvidia website, but aside from that, you are pretty much stuck playing games for the 3d effect.
tl;dr: If you have the money, and PLAY GAMES, I'd recommend this. Otherwise, wait it out.

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Shift into 3D Experience a new, exciting 3D world with the immersive 23-inch VG236H 3D Vision Kit featuring NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology that reinvents your movies, videos, and games for the third dimension.This all-inclusive 3D bundle includes four components that provide everything you need to easily connect to a compatible PC1 and start enjoying 3D in brilliant HD splendor. The VG236H pushes the envelope of 3D entertainment with a 3D Vision Content Ecosystem that includes state-of-the art wireless NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses, 3D Vision Emitter, and advanced software for 3D compatibility on NVIDIA GPU-powered PCs1. Now you can view your favorite games, photos, Blu-ray movies, and the Internet in 3D, for a mind-altering experience straight out of the box.

Key Features
The included NVIDIA 3D Vision technology kit for an all-inclusive, 3D-enabling experience1 (Learn more)
23-inch Full HD 1080p Color-Shine display brings visuals to the third dimension in brilliant HD quality (Learn more)
Dual-link DVI and HDMI port provides multiple ways to connect to PCs(Learn more)
Trace Free II Technology delivers a judder-free 120Hz refresh rate with an ultra-fast 2ms response rate (Learn more)
100,000:1 contrast ratio with auto-adjusting ASUS Contrast Ratio Technology for true-to-life images2 (Learn more)
Ultra-bright visual lighting at 400cd/m2 (m-squared) (Learn more)
Stylish design with height, swivel, and tilt adjustment for enhanced ergonomics (Learn more)
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology optimizes image quality with custom presets2 (Learn more)

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The Ultimate 3D Package
Mind-Blowing 3D Entertainment
Amazing in Any Dimension
Built-in Style and Comfort
Image Quality
ASUS Comprehensive Warranty Package
What's in the Box The entire VG236H package contains a VG236H LCD Monitor, 3D Vision Wireless Glasses, Emitter, Advanced 3D Software, Dual-Link DVI Cable, VGA Cable, Power Cord and Adapter, Quick Starter Guide, and Warranty Information Card
ASUS VG236H LCD Monitor
3D Vision Wireless Glasses
Emitter
Advanced 3D Software
Dual-link DVI Cable
VGA Cable
Power Cord and Adapter
Quick Starter Guide
Warranty Information Card
System Requirements
Specifications
Panel Size: 23-inch
True Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Display Color: 16.7M
Brightness (Max): 400 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Max): 100,000:1
Viewing Angle (CR>=10): Horizontal: 170°/ Vertical: 160°
Response Time: 2 ms (gray-to-gray)
NVIDIA 3D Vision Compliance: Yes
ASUS Trace Free II Technology: Yes
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology: Yes2
Color Shine Technology: Yes (Anti-reflection glare panel)
Aspect Control Technology: Yes2 (Full, 4:3)
LCD Driving Technology: Advanced Dual-Side LCD Driving Technology
VESA Wall Mounting: Yes
Dimension: 21.65 x 16.54 x 9.84 –inches (W x H x D)
Weight: 15.43 lbs
Color: Black
All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. 1 VG236H's 3D feature can only be activated via Dual-link DVI cable connection with a NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit, a compatible NVIDIA-GPU graphics card, a PC with Microsoft Windows Vista/7 OS, and NVIDIA 3D Vision drivers installed. Moreover, the resolution/timing must be set at 1920x1080@120/110/100Hz. 2 Features can only perform in 2D mode. 3 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence is available in 2D mode only.

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Samsung P2370HD-1 23-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm cheap, I play a fair number of video games, and I love to tweak my TV settings to be as "accurate" as possible using reference images and calibration discs. The Samsung P2370HD exceeded my expectations (especially once I noticed an alternative way to fix the HDMI "blurring" issue others have mentioned).
Right out of the box, color accuracy and black/white level are close to perfect. Like most TV's these days, settings for edge enhancement and dynamic contrast are on by default. Disabling those settings and dialing down the brightness 5 ticks put the grays, blacks, and whites where they needed to be. The only annoyance for me, and it's a minor one, is that the backlight is still brighter than I'd like even on its lowest setting. That's not a problem in a room with any light, but you do notice the glimmer in pitch dark.
Game lag isn't an issue with this TV. If you use a digital camera to take photos of certain reference tests, you'll notice some frame drops here and there. In actual play with my own human eyes, I'm able to pull off precise combos in Super Street Fighter 4 and Tekken 6 without problems. There is a "game mode" option in the setup menu that reduces the frame drops; at least, according to my digital camera; but I can't actually discern any difference when my own hands/eyes are involved.
Many people have complained about blurry, overly sharp edges and text when using the HDMI input. The popular solution is to change the name of the input in the source list to read "PC." This works, but you lose access to some very handy image and color adjustments, as well as the game mode toggle. You also end up with a gamut of gray shades, which can make the image seem soft (although some people prefer it).
An alternative solution is to go into the Picture Options menu and change the "Size" setting from 16:9 to Screen Fit. By default, the P2370HD stretches and clips about 2 to 3% of the image from the HDMI source for overscan. The Screen Fit option enables 1 to 1 pixel mapping, just like changing the name of the HDMI input does, but it leaves you able to access the whole range of picture adjustments.
It makes sense when you think about it: Samsung's engineers probably figured if you're hooking a PC up to it, you can make all of the display-related tweaks you need to in the computer's display panel.
Regardless of how you choose to make the HDMI input look nicer, you'll enjoy how your games look on this TV. The colors are pure, the details just pop, and there's absolutely no "ghosting." Oh, and if you're watching actual TV, I can vouch that the off-air decoder inside this TV is very strong. Much stronger than the 42" Vizio in my living room.

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Samsung B2430HD 24-Inch WideScreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)The specs, price, and graphics quality in particular are excellent for this model.
But there are some serious disadvantages, exacerbated by Samsung's lack of support and unusually hostile response to those who are complaining about it.
The driver disk that comes with this product doesn't load in Windows 7 64-bit, which is now the standard for newer computers. You can find drivers that work, but not easily from the official Samsung site. There are actually two drivers, one for VGA and one for HDMI connections. In VGA mode, the monitor's native resolution of 1920x1080 is not supported; it deforms horizontally and clips off 3/4" on either side of the screen, thus converting squares into rectangles and circles into ovals, a fact that even level 2 Samsung support defiantly insists is OK.
In HDMI mode, they have written a fix (as of this writing) which allows a hardware option to 'fit screen' instead of the usual '16x9', which of course never should have been necessary, since the monitor itself is shaped as a 16x9 to naturally match the 16x9 standard. Also, the default mode for use in HDMI is AV, not PC, and if you don't override that, the type quality in particular is smeared and virtually unusable.
Worse yet, the front panel controls, which are both critical and extremely difficult to use, except in very bright light, can be overridden by software (convenient), but again ONLY if you are not using Windows 7 64-bit, a limitation you can find buried in their Web site.
Of the three reviews submitted to their site, it got one five star and two one-star reviews, and Samsung deleted the initial one-star and refused to publish mine. A company that makes a lot of fine products can get in serious trouble treating users as the enemy and failing to support those products. Be forewarned.

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Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD HDTV Widescreen LCD Monitor (Glossy Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are going to use this as a monitor with a computer using an HDMI output, go to "Menu" "Input" then drop down to "Edit Name" and select that. Then choose "HDMI1" and scroll down and select "PC." This will correct the display for the PC text. Once I figured this out, I was very happy with my purchase. Beautiful picture!

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Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD Full-HD 1080p Computer Monitor DVI VGA HDMI Built-In Speakers Blu-Ray Compatible Review

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(More customer reviews)This display is excellent! Not only can I hook up my Macbook Pro, but I can also have my 360 plugged in at the same time for 1080p gaming glory! Color and contrast are great in my opinion, and I love the fact that I can adjust it however I need to, so when I slouch I can still see the screen. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the touch controls that everyone else mentions. They are impossible to see without direct light, however, once you get the settings right, it's easy to memorize where the power and volume buttons are. Great display at a great price!

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