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Asus VG278H

Based on 16 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

9
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros

Good color.
3D performance.
Fast pixel response.
Ergonomic stand.

Cons

Narrow viewing angles.
Expensive.
No USB ports.
Have to use DVI for 3D Vision.
2D quality is merely average.

Reviews

All (22)
Excellent (4)
Good (9)
Average (2)
Bad (1)

By APC Magazine on June 13, 2012

The current 3D craze has been chugging along since Avatar showed its potential in 2009, but weâ€™re still not totally convinced by the technology. The problem is that the stereoscopic method used in homes is worlds apart from the...

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By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

The new Asus VG278H 3D monitor, take it from us in the end of this analysis, deserves every money that goes into its...

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By cnet on May 17, 2012

The Asus VG278H has great 3D performance and a fast refresh rate, but is just a bit too expensive for what it...

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By uk.hardware.info on April 15, 2012

The 17 monitors we reviewed range in price from £200 to more than £1,000, and are therefore also aimed at different market segments. If we look at which monitors have allround good performance with a reasonable price, a number of displays get our...

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By Hardware Canucks on February 27, 2012

Like it or not, 3D is here to stay until Hollywood says otherwise and in the HDTV realm a least, that means years of image quality sacrifices are ahead of us. On the PC monitor front, the quality of stereoscopic 3D panels seems to be gradually...

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By Gamers Daily News on February 08, 2012

I have used many monitors during my life and I can say with complete confidence that I would gladly choose the VG278H over any of them. After seeing what 3D can look like on this monitor, I have resolved to never see another 3D movie in theatres for...

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By PC Mag on January 12, 2012

The Asus VG278H has everything you need to enjoy realistic 3D gaming right out of the box. It may be a bit pricey and lack USB ports, but this 27-inch gaming monitor offers a lot of bang for your buck in terms of performance and features....

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By HEXUS.net on December 09, 2011

3D reduxThe entertainment industry is forcing the consumer to adopt nascent 3D technology. Watch a Hollywood blockbuster and, now, it's 'also' available in 2D. Consider purchasing a premium LCD or plasma TV and the specs will doubtless...

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By TechRadar on November 25, 2011

Asus has jumped right on Nvidia's second generation of 3D Vision, incorporating its new LightBoost technology in the new Asus VG278H.You know the usual pattern - 3D monitor is a capable gaming screen, lacks the colour quality of IPS panels, is...

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By DigitalVersus on November 13, 2011

The Asus VG278H is our number one pick for anybody who wants to try 3D. Low ghosting times make 2D games look great and 3D titles benefit from the absence of crosstalk. As long as you have enough pairs of 3D glasses to go around, it's also great for...

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