Typical price: £400
What is it: Widescreen monitor for multimedia PC users
What we think: Great for watching movies on, with lots of inputs, but it's a little pricey for our liking
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 August 2006
Tags: Asus, Asus PW201, power button, TFT, televisions
We like:
Lots of input ports; good image quality; tilt and pivot; USB hub
We don't like:
Glossy coating means it isn't ideal for image editing; touch-sensitive controls
CNET UK judgement:
It's difficult to recommend the PW201 because of its price. If you aren't on a limited budget, however, its excellent image quality during movie playback, its high number of inputs and its fantastic shiny looks make it an attractive prospect
Full review:
Asus is well known for its schizophrenic design tendencies, thanks to its propensity to deliver an aesthetically stunning product one minute and a complete dog the next. Continue Reading...
Asus PW201 History
2 Feb 2007 in Reviews
The world of display technology has seen a shift in recent months. The popularity of square-ish 4:3 displays has dwindled at the expense of newer widescreen models.
7 Jul 2006 in Crave
If you like checking yourself out, or you just like shiny things, have a butchers' at this brand new LCD monitor from the folks at Asus
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