A growing number of people are gradually learning about the benefits of using a higher resolution screen. Long gone are the days of 1024×768 resolution as the latest Steam survey in December 2011 has highlighted. 17.59% of gamers are using a 1680×1050 panel now, with 7.77% using 1920×1080. Only 4 percent use 1024×748.
If you are upgrading in 2012, then the review product today might interest you, The Asus VE278 is a 27 inch LED backlit screen with true HD 1080p resolution and a 2MS response time, ideal for gaming.
Specifications
Display | Panel Size: Wide Screen 27.0″(68.6cm) 16:9 True Resolution : 1920×1080 Pixel Pitch : 0.311mm Brightness(Max) : 300 cd/㎡ ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 10000000:1 Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 170°(H)/160°(V) Response Time : 2ms (Gray to Gray) Display Colors : 16.7M |
Video Feature | Trace Free Technology SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 6 Modes Skin-Tone Selection : 3 Modes Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes Picture-in-Picture HDCP support |
Audio Features | Stereo Speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS |
Convenient Hotkey | SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection Auto. Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Volume Adjustment Input Selection Picture-in-Picture |
I/O Ports | Signal Input : HDMI , D-Sub, DisplayPort, DVI-D PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack AV Audio Input : HDMI Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack |
Signal Frequency | Analog Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V) Digital Signal Frequency : 24~92 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V) |
Power Consumption | Power Consumption < 45 W Power Saving Mode < 2 W |
Mechanical Design | Chassis Colors : Black Tilt : +20°~-5° VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm |
Security | Kensington lock |
Dimensions | Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 643×445.6x220mm Box Dimension(WxHxD): 732x560x176mm |
Weight | Net Weight (Esti.): 6.5 kg Gross Weight (Esti.): 9.8 kg |
Accessories | DVI cable VGA cable Audio cable Power cord Quick start guide Warranty Card |
Regulation Approval | Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, EuP, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, PSB, EK, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, Windows 7 & Vista WHQL |