ASUS MS226H - 21.5-Inch Wide LCD Monitor

ASUS MS226H - The Ultra-Slim Digital Visual Artpiece Your eyes are drawn to its unprecedented design—a fusion between the contrast of black and white, and the harmonious relationship of a line and circle. In itself, it is a work of art that accentuates any living space. Ultra-slim design, 22" Wide, Full HD 1080p with HDMI (1920x1080), 50000:1 ASUS Smart contrast Ratio, 2ms Response Time.

ASUS MS226H Designo Series LCD Monitor – A Visual Masterpiece

Full HD and HDMI ready, the 22-inch MS226H LCD monitor showcases your entertainment in a 1080p resolution with rich colors and crystal clarity.

Breath-taking images are now wrapped in a razor-thin silhouette. Only 16.5mm (0.65-inch) deep, MS series is the slimmest ASUS LCD monitor yet. The distinctively designed MS Designo Series LCD monitors by ASUS features a unique ring stand that minimizes footprint and enables one-touch tilt adjustment through its Ergo-Fit feature. With its sleek geometric design and glossy piano-black/pearl white bezel, the MS226H brings a modern and contemporary touch to your home or office.

With features such as ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology and Aspect Control, the MS226H optimizes your visual experience for all user-scenarios and environments.

Give your eyes a treat today with the ASUS MS226H!

Key Features

• Ultra-slim profile at only 16.5mm (0.65-inch) thin
• Ergo-fit ring stand for minimum footprint and easy angle adjustment
• 21.5-inch Full 1080p HD widescreen with 2ms quick (GTG) response time
• HDMI and D-Sub inputs for brilliant clarity, smooth transition and for wide compatibility (HDMI-DVI cable also included)
• Splendid Video Intelligence Technology with 5 preset scenario modes and 3 skin-tone presets
• LED Touch-sensor buttons for easy adjustments and access to Splendid presets
• ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio boosts contrast to a brilliant 50,000:1
• Energy saving of up to 40% compared to previous generation LCD monitors
• HDCP support and Windows Vista certified enables full-quality digital HD content playback

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ASUS Innovation and Quality

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands.* The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more. In 2009 alone, ASUS products won 3,268 distinguished awards thanks to the innovative user-centric technologies such as Splendid Video Intelligence, the ASUS exclusive display optimization technology that is included in every ASUS LCD monitors and notebooks.

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High Definition Cinematics Right On Your Desk

ASUS MS226H features as 21.5-inch 16:9 widescreen display with 1920x1080 resolution that enables borderless Full HD 1080p full-screen video display. Its vibrant ASUS Splendid display engine and HDMI input provides life-like images so you can enjoy stunning details with smooth transition and brilliant clarity. HDMI provides pristine and stunning video clarity Full HD multimedia enjoyment with PC, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, O!Play Media player…etc. Also onboard is a 3.5mm audio output (sourced from HDMI) to connect to your headphones or speaker system for a complete entertainment experience. The MS226H features ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology which automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and boosts the contrast ratio to an amazing 50,000:1 – resulting in more realistic rendering of night scenes during games or movies. View your images and videos the way they are meant to be displayed. MS226H’s Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode between Full 16:9 and 4:3 modes for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any quality loss or image distortion.

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Intelligent Image Enhancement & 2ms Response Time

ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology utilizes an advanced color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications. It will then automatically optimize image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness corrections for the best visual results. The Splendid offers 5 video modes designed for scenery, theater, gaming, night view, and standard images scenarios. It also provides 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to produce realistic visuals of the human objects in your videos. You can see optimized images on screen and select between the five modes via a hotkey quickly at your will. By utilizing an ASUS Trace-Free LCD panel, the MS226H provides a 2ms (G-to-G) quick response time for smooth and seamless transitions between frames; perfect for action packed movies or games.

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Sleek and User-friendly Design for the Modern Livingspace

The ultra-slim ASUS MS226H is wrapped in a glossy piano-black frame and pearl white rear bezel for an elegant fit into your livingspace. Complemented by the smart auto-dimming LED touch-sensor buttons, every detail is carefully crafted for an upscale design that is sure to impress. The simple geometric lines and the symmetrical design that is inherent in the MS series gives more room to your desks with its small footprint through the minimalist design philosophy. Its unique ring stand also serves as a base for the Ergo-Fit to provide an easy angle adjustment setup that allows you to tilt back up to 20° with just the push of one finger. The MS Series is also practical with its built-in Kensington security lock for added security in public environment.

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Delivers Vibrant Images with Green Power Efficiency

The MS226H is Energy Star 5.0 certified, making it an easy choice for people that want to give the environment a helping hand or save on electricity costs. ASUS MS226H monitor features green power technology that uses just two lamps, resulting in up to a 40% reduction in power consumption. With just two lamps used, the use of mercury is greatly reduced compared to other LCD monitors, contributing to a greener environment. In combination, the MS226H is equipped with an advanced optical film that delivers 250 nits brightness, providing uncompromised brightness and power savings. ASUS MS226H also meets RoHS environmental standards, ensuring the sustainability of the planet throughout the manufacturing of the product. It is easy to be green with ASUS.

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Warranty

ASUS 3 Years LCD Monitor Warranty + 3 Years Panel Warranty

ASUS MS226H comes with ASUS 3 years LCD monitor warranty for its casing and panel. Accessories and cables come with a 1 year warranty.
Within 3 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 MS226H LCD Monitor

HDMI-DVI Cable

VGA Cable

Power Cord & Adapter

Quick Starter Guide

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Panel Size: 21.5-inch Wide Screen

True Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Pixel Pitch: 0.248mm

Brightness(Max): 250 cd/m²

Contrast Ratio (Max): 50,000:1 (ASCR)

Display Color: 16.7M

Viewing Angle (CR>=10): 170°(H)/160°(V)

Response Time: 2 ms (gray-to-gray)

Video Features: SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology, SPLENDID Video Preset Modes (5 modes), Skin-Tone Selection (3 mode), HDCP support, Color Temperature Selection (5 modes)

Convenient Hotkey: SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection, Auto. Adjustment, Brightness Adjustment, Contrast Adjustment, Input Selection

Video Input: HDMI 1.3

AV Audio Input: HDMI 1.3

Audio Output: 3.5mm Mini-jack (for HDMI only)

PC Video Input: HDMI 1.3 / D-Sub

Analog Signal Frequency: 30~83kHz(H)/ 50~75 Hz(V)

Digital Signal Frequency: 30 ~ 83KHz(H)/50 ~ 75 Hz(V)

Power Consumption: Power Consumption < 31 W, Power Saving Mode < 1 W

Chassis Colors: Black

Tilt: +10°~ +20°

VESA Wall Mounting: not available

Security: Kensington lock

Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 20.45 x 14.87 x 6.14 inches

Box Dimension(WxHxD): 23.11 x 16.93 x 5.51 inches

Net Weight (estimated): 7.17 lbs

Gross Weight (estimated): 11.57 lbs

Regulation Approval: Energy Star 5.0, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, MEPS, VCCI, PSE, J-MOSS, China Energy Label, RoHS, WEEE, Vista WHQL

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.
* According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.

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