ASUS MS238H - 23-Inch Wide LED Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I often see a lot of conflicting reviews about this particular monitor because of either it's stand, brightness, not full 1080p (I don't know where that one came from) or some other subjective thing that really isn't a concrete fact either way. If you're on the fence about buying this monitor, I was in your position shortly ago, and I went for it. It has everything I needed, 1080p, HDMI, LED backlit, fast response time, decent size, etc.
I'm using it mainly for gaming, I have my Xbox 360 and PS3 hooked up to it currently, not a PC however (the only difference being the PC looking significantly better.) The transaction has been flawless, and everything I connected to it worked instantly with no issues. No dead pixels. Very fast arrival, came 2 days early.
The picture is great. It's very sharp, and very bright. I don't know why a lot of people have to turn down the brightness; they must have the monitor in a very dark or closed off area, because I found the brightness at maximum to be perfect, and does not strain my eyes, even in darkness. Contrast is very good, and in some cases can be extreme for games where you're in a lot of wilderness settings, (ala. Crysis, Bad Company 2, Just Cause 2, or Red Dead Redemption) and may require turning it down a few notches in the game. The colors for the most part are fairly accurate, though I wouldn't use this monitor if you're going for professional photo-editing and the like. Overall, I'm happy with the picture, and unless I really started to get into the elite critique aspects, I don't think there's much you could dislike about it.
No external speakers, but one headphone input in the back. I really, really wish they would have put in 2 HDMI ports, because just one more would've made this monitor perfect. That way I wouldn't have to switch out the back every time I go from 360 to PS3, but that isn't really a big deal, it's fairly quick if you tie the cords together at the end.
Now, to address the main drawback most people talk about: The ring stand.
I don't have any problem with the ring stand. I will admit that it's not extremely durable, and it does move fairly easy, but you do have to give it some force. I really don't see a way for it to move backward or forward unless you're openly banging against the table or monitor. I have my monitor sitting on the back of a corner desk and if I touch the top of the monitor and push, it does slide back, but not very much. And it will pull forward, and stay in position. I've accidentally banged my chair off of the desk, and I've never had it bad enough where the monitor changed position or fell over. You'd have to live in a house with kids running and jumping all over the place constantly to have this happen, because I don't see how it would move that much by itself otherwise. So as far as the stand goes, it's a very nice aesthetic idea, and it looks nice, but it could be improved. I don't think it's awful though, and I don't think it's worth a negative review.
I've also heard that the back plate over the ring stand piece breaks off easy, and again, unless you're an extremely rough person by nature, I don't know how it could break. All I did was turn the monitor over, grab the bottom and pull it off, snap the ring stand on, and push it back in. No idea how you could bust it.
The monitor doesn't come with directions, but you really don't need them anyway, it's very simple. The monitor does get dusty because it's such a glossy sleek black, but that's easily fixed with a quick clean rag, not a big deal.
It's thin, beautiful, fast and has a good picture, and a reasonable price, so it gets my recommendation.
Plus it comes with a DVI/HDMI convert. cable.

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Love at First Sight The 23-inch Full 1080P MS238H LED-backlit monitor brings your digital world to life with rich colors and a crystal-clear contrast. With the MS238H, Full HD color and contrast is amplified by ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio Technology for a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio and wrapped in a breathtaking razor-thin silhouette that is less than 0.65-inches deep, making the MS series is the slimmest ASUS monitor yet. The MS238H's eco-friendly mercury-free design uses LED-backlit technology making the MS238H supremely energy efficient, delivering a power savings of up to 40% over typical LCD monitors of its size for a greener, more enjoyable, visual experience. With a unique ring stand that minimizes its footprint and enables simple one-touch tilt adjustment through unique Ergo-Fit design, the MS Series is as comfortable to use as it is stunning to behold. With its sleek geometric piano-black and pearl-white bezel, the MS238H brings a modern and contemporary touch to your home or office. The MS238H optimizes your visual experience for all scenarios and environments with exclusive features like Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) Technology, Trace Free Technology and Aspect Control.

Key Features
Ultra-slim 0.65 inch profile (Learn more)
LED Back-lit for up to 40% energy savings over conventional LCDmonitors(Learn more)
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio boosts contrast to a stunning 10,000,000:1(Learn more)
Ergo-Fit ring stand for easy-adjustment(Learn more)
23-inch High Definition widescreen with TraceFree Technology for quick 2ms (grey-to-grey) response time(Learn more)
HDMI input for brilliant clarity and wide compatibility(Learn more)
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology with 5 preset scenario modes and 3 skin-tone presets(Learn more)
LED Touch-sensitive buttons for easy access to picture adjustments and preset Splendidvisual settings(Learn more)
Eco-Friendly Design manufacturedwith 50% less hazardous materials(Learn more)

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Enhancing Your Productivity with Full HD Display
Delivers Vibrant Images with Green Power Efficiency
Sleek and User-friendly Design for the Modern Living Space
Intelligent Image Enhancement & 2ms Response Time
Relax, ASUS Has You Covered
ASUS 3 Years LCD Monitor Warranty + 2 Years Panel Warranty
The MS238H comes with ASUS' 2 year LCD monitor warranty for its casing and panel. Accessories and cables come with a 1 year warranty. Within 2 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
ASUS MS238H LED-backlitMonitor
HDMI-to-DVI Cable
VGA Cable
Power Cord & Adapter
Quick Starter Guide
Warranty Information Card
Specifications
Panel Size: 23-inch Widescreen
TrueResolution: 1920 x 1080
Pixel Pitch: 0.265mm
Brightness(Max): 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(Max): 10,000,000:1 (ASCR)
Display Color: 16.7M
Viewing Angle(CR>=10): 170(H)/160(V)degrees
Response Time: 2 ms (gray-to-gray)
VideoFeatures:
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
Trace Free Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes (5 modes)
Skin-Tone Selection (3 mode)
HDCP support
Color Temperature Selection (5 modes)

ConvenientHotkey:
SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection
Auto. Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Input Selection

PC VideoInput: DVI-D (via HDMI-to-DVI cable)/D-Sub
Analog SignalFrequency: 30~85kHz(H)/ 55~75 Hz(V)
Digital SignalFrequency: 30 ~ 85KHz(H)/55 ~ 75 Hz(V)
PowerConsumption: Power Consumption < 33 W,Power Saving Mode < 1 W
ChassisColors: Black and Blue
Tilt: +20~ +10 degrees
VESA WallMounting: not available
Security: Kensington lock
Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 22.29 x 16.02 x 5.94 inches
Weight (estimated): 8.38 lbs
Regulation Approval: Energy Star, UL/cUL, CB,CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, MEPS, VCCI, PSE, J-MOSS, PSB,China EnergyLabel ,RoHS, WEEE, WHQL

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