Asus PG221 22" widescreen - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 2nd Jul 2007, 13:43

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...n_widescreen/1

We have a look at Asus' PG221, the company's new widescreen gaming monitor. Will this do enough to take the crown from Samsung's SM215TW?

Woodstock · 2nd Jul 2007, 14:25

to be honest, when i purchase a monitor i dont give a c**p about a webcam or speakers or a usb hub im after a monitor all i care is how good it performs and if i can connect two pcs to it

bubsterboo · 2nd Jul 2007, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

to be honest, when i purchase a monitor i dont give a c**p about a webcam or speakers or a usb hub im after a monitor all i care is how good it performs and if i can connect two pcs to it

Exactly, i'm only interested in how it functions as a display and what i can plug into it.

specofdust · 2nd Jul 2007, 14:41

Why do we have to put up with such wussy resolutions still? I'd be perfectly happy to change my 21" CRT to a 20-22" widescreen LCD monitor, if only they could give me the option of having a larger res than I currently do. I refuse to downgrade resolutions on a monitor thats costing a few hundred of my 'ard earned quids - it seems so stupid that you need to go up to 24" before you can get above 1680x1050 on any decent screens.

DougEdey · 2nd Jul 2007, 15:32

I asked almost 3 months ago for information about this monitor whilst you were at CeBit and was ignored, now all of a sudden there was no previews or news it just turns up!

zhangmaster12 · 2nd Jul 2007, 16:34

i WANT this!

Ghys · 2nd Jul 2007, 17:33

a 'light' version would be interesting. Remove the webcam and the subwoofer and the monitor will be cheaper AND look much better

i still prefer my P95FB+ and its 50lb though

Tim S · 2nd Jul 2007, 17:37

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Originally Posted by DougEdey

I asked almost 3 months ago for information about this monitor whilst you were at CeBit and was ignored, now all of a sudden there was no previews or news it just turns up!

Sorry, I didn't see your post and I didn't know when it was being released this week until it turned up on our doorstep.

Dr. Strangelove · 2nd Jul 2007, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

to be honest, when i purchase a monitor i dont give a c**p about a webcam or speakers or a usb hub im after a monitor all i care is how good it performs and if i can connect two pcs to it

I second that!!

Anyway i absolutely hate those "glossy" screens, to me they seem useless unless you happen to play in a dark cellar where the sun never shines...

I'm sticking with my 20" Dell until it dies

Kipman725 · 2nd Jul 2007, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

I second that!!

Anyway i absolutely hate those "glossy" screens, to me they seem useless unless you happen to play in a dark cellar where the sun never shines...

I'm sticking with my 20" Dell until it dies

Oh but for those of us that do game in the dark there awsome

I wish companies didn't include speakers, usb hubs etc with there monitors and instead tried to make them have smaller borders so they worked better in multi monitor rigs

beesbees · 2nd Jul 2007, 20:06

Ugly looking thing isn't it :|

Why do manufacturers insist on so many crappy stickers?

capnPedro · 2nd Jul 2007, 20:23

Oh man, it could look so stylish except the whole effect is ruined by those stupid stickers on the front!

Blademrk · 2nd Jul 2007, 20:24

I quite liked the look of it myself (apart from the touch sensitive buttons and glossy screen)

pendragon · 2nd Jul 2007, 20:49

interesting monitor with the subwoofer and all.. I think if I was a big attender of LAN-parties this would be at the top of my list.

(edit: though I always hate those touch-sensitive controls!)

baron02 · 2nd Jul 2007, 21:02

I really like this, I want one.. Have we got a rough guide on how much this beauty will cost ?

I really like the touch sensitive idea but you would have to wear cotton gloves just to avoid leaving fingerprints all over it.

Woodstock · 2nd Jul 2007, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Tim S

Sorry, I didn't see your post and I didn't know when it was being released this week until it turned up on our doorstep.

damm that be a nice feelinggeting a random 22" widescreen in he mail all i get is junk mail

Tim S · 2nd Jul 2007, 23:13

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Originally Posted by baron02

I really like this, I want one.. Have we got a rough guide on how much this beauty will cost ?

I really like the touch sensitive idea but you would have to wear cotton gloves just to avoid leaving fingerprints all over it.

I'm guessing, but it's maybe going to cost around £280 inc VAT. Unless you need the additional features (i.e. webcam and speakers), the 215TW is a much better screen and you can get it for around £240 inc. I'm actually just about to buy myself one for my home system.

mikeuk2004 · 2nd Jul 2007, 23:49

I dont like it when they have speakers built in as I like to have standalone kit that sounds better. Sureley it would be cheaper to make and sell without any speakers and subwoofer!!! whats that all about.

eldiablo · 2nd Jul 2007, 23:51

Mmmm, looks like it could be my next monitor

I love the number of connections. Webcam doesnt really matter to me but its a nice gadget.

ComputerKing · 3rd Jul 2007, 13:16

I don't care!!!!!! this screen is fancy one!!! I want it

2nd Jul 2007, 13:43	#1
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2nd Jul 2007, 14:25	#2
Woodstock So Say We All Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,657	to be honest, when i purchase a monitor i dont give a c**p about a webcam or speakers or a usb hub im after a monitor all i care is how good it performs and if i can connect two pcs to it __________________ Hell hath no fury like a hippo with a machine gun.

2nd Jul 2007, 14:41	#4
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,614	Why do we have to put up with such wussy resolutions still? I'd be perfectly happy to change my 21" CRT to a 20-22" widescreen LCD monitor, if only they could give me the option of having a larger res than I currently do. I refuse to downgrade resolutions on a monitor thats costing a few hundred of my 'ard earned quids - it seems so stupid that you need to go up to 24" before you can get above 1680x1050 on any decent screens. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

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2nd Jul 2007, 20:06	#11
beesbees Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 79	Ugly looking thing isn't it :\| Why do manufacturers insist on so many crappy stickers?

2nd Jul 2007, 20:23	#12
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pendragon I pickle they Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts,usa Posts: 631	interesting monitor with the subwoofer and all.. I think if I was a big attender of LAN-parties this would be at the top of my list. (edit: though I always hate those touch-sensitive controls!) __________________ -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- GCS d-@ s-:>: a- C++$ UL---@ P++>+++++$ L+ E----@ W+++ N o? K? w++>+++++ O---@ M-- V? PS--() PE+@ Y? PGP-@ t+(+++) 5(+)@ X@ R+(++) tv@ b++ DI@ D++ G e++>+++++ h! r(%) y? ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

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baron02 Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kent UK Posts: 85	I really like this, I want one.. Have we got a rough guide on how much this beauty will cost ? I really like the touch sensitive idea but you would have to wear cotton gloves just to avoid leaving fingerprints all over it. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300, 2gb of Geil Value 800mhz Ram, Corsair 520 watt psu, dvd-rom and DVD-RW, 1*80gb segate 8mb cache sataII. ATI 1950Pro.

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eldiablo Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium, West-Flanders Posts: 84	Mmmm, looks like it could be my next monitor I love the number of connections. Webcam doesnt really matter to me but its a nice gadget.

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