ASUS VK266H 26-Inch Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor with 2.0MP CAM (Black)

Update Dec, 2009: Nothing's died. The screen is still in working order on all inputs. Aside from the occasional bit of dust I have to clean off, it is still virtually indistinguishable from when it was new.

Other thoughts: If you're a gamer, print up a list of 16:10 resolutions or remember them in case you need to downsize detail from 1920x1200 to something less intensive for an older video card like the 9600GT. Ratio values are sometimes listed in game options, but are more often left out.

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This LCD screen deserves a better summary than what Amazon has to offer. Pull up a list of stats for the model number on Google, and you'll see. The highlight of this screen (other than being fairly priced for its size) is that it actually has component input. I'm running a Wii and PS2 off of a component switch, my laptop from HDMI and my desktop from DVI. Laptop and console audio emits from the its 1/8 jack into studio monitors which are nominally...Read more

A little over a month ago, I received this Asus VK266H monitor from Amazon with some apprehension. Having used only CRT monitors in the past, I was concerned that an LCD monitor might not measure up to the crisp clarity of my current 21" CRT. Secondly, due to some reviews, I was concerned about the possibility of dead or stuck pixels. My final concern was light bleeding or color shifts from the bottom or top of the LCD screen. ALL of these fears were allayed with the arrival of the VK266H. Firstly, going from a 21" CRT to a 26" LCD monitor (25.5" viewable) was truly a positive shock. I'm also glad I was convinced to acquire the VK266H's 1920 X 1200 viewing aspect ratio rather than a 1080 monitor. I was also pleased the monitor sported a DVI connection port (VGA is also included) as the DVI connection is far sharper than VGA (all cables and adapters for both connection ports are included: Way-To-Go Asus!). After making my DVI connection and turning on my computer I was absolutely...Read more

I will start by saying that I like Asus products. They make very good computer motherboards and just over 3 years ago I purchased one of their G series notebooks. I use 3D architectural design and drafting programs (CADD or CAD)and needed something with high resolution and fast response time. The requirements, for the programs I use, are similar to what you need for a good gaming system. The notebook has a high resolution (WSXGA) wide screen and I wanted a larger monitor for when I use the notebook at home.

I spent a couple weeks looking at monitors and, in my opinion, the ASUS VK266H offered the best "Bang for the Buck". It doesn't get any better than a 2ms response time and the resolution seems to be perfect for this size screen. The highest setting, 1920 by 1200, is great for a computer work station when viewing for a distance of about 30". I use my notebook in the living room, however, and with a viewing distance or 60" or more I have gone down one setting to 1680 by...Read more