ASUS VH226H - LCD display - TFT - 21.5"

Description: The ASUS VH226H is a 21.5 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is inexpensive at around $220.It has a built-in set of stereo speakers.Note that this is a wide-screen (16:9 ) monitor.This LCD features a 1920x1080 native resolution.Weighs 9.5 lbs.

Pros: Has 1920x1080 resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced monitors.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high a resolution is $585.This monitor can eliminate the need to have PC speakers sitting on your desk?just plug your PC's audio into the monitor and use the speaker that it has built in.Its wide viewing angle (170 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for those want a big display in a thin form factor.The 2 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of flat panel monitors with comparable viewable size is considerably more?right around $690.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.

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• Manufacturer: Asus
• Part Number: VH226H

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
• Width 20.4 in
• Depth 8.5 in
• Height 15.9 in
• Weight 9.5 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Image

• Image Color Temperature Adjustable
• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:9
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 12000:1 (dynamic)
• Max horizontal view angle 170
• Max vertical view angle 160

• Display

• Diagonal Size 21.5 in - Widescreen
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.248 mm
• Max Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Video Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 76 Hz x 83 KHz
• Response Time 2 ms
• Controls / Adjustments Volume, Brightness, Input select, Aspect control, Color temperature
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Video Output None
• Tilt Angle 25
• Signal Input HDMI, DVI-D, VGA
• Features HDCP, Glare, Skin-Tone Selection, Trace Free Technology, Cable management cover, ASUS Splendid Video Preset Mode, ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR), ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

• Audio Output

• Type Speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated
• Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 2 Watt

• Input Device

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x VGA cable, 1 x DVI cable, 1 x Audio cable
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
• Features Wall mountable, Tilt adjustment, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, UL, CCC, FCC, PSB, cUL, BSMI, RoHS, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, C-Tick, GOST-R

• Power

• Operational power consumption 57 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 2 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type Drivers & Utilities

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Asus

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.asus.com/
• Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA. 94538
• Phone: +1-510-739-3777
• Email: tmd1@asus.com
• Fax: +1-510-608-4555