ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000000:1 (ASCR)

Pros: Fast shipping on Newegg's part. Monitor had pretty good coloring and excellent sharpness. Stand isn't as bad as reviews I've read. Comes with all the accessories you need.

Cons: Dead pixel towards the right center of screen. Really disappointing this still gets by as I've read several reviews complaining about same issue. Was not given a pre-paid return label after submitting RMA!? This is upsetting. Also something to note, there is a little led backlight bleed on the bottom corners of the monitor. Doesn't bother me. but I'd stay away if you're OCD about that sort of thing.

Other Thoughts: It baffles the mind to try to understand how a company gets off on making the consumer pay more money to ship back a defective product($18.77 to UPS). This experience alone makes me seriously consider dropping newegg from my online retail shops....

Pros: No dead pixels, very long warrenty, low heat production, and low power usage.

Cons: None so far, if pressed I'd say the screen's a bit on the big size for where I have it.

Other Thoughts: Really my last monitor was a 15" so this is like strapping a second monitor next to my old one, at least in terms of screen real estate. The fact that it lets my new computer (which is more than 8x the spec of the one I replaced) run at less than 200W during normal operation is a very welcome change.
I don't really do stress tests on monitors, and I'm not an HD enthusiast so I haven't tested this monitor's ability to do that.

Pros: Big, Bright, Beautiful, Lightweight, Thin, Power Effecient and just plain sexy looking. It has all the inputs I need and goes great with my old ASUS...

Cons: Stuck Pixel!!!!! Why?!?!? This drives me insane!! Seems like my luck. I have had pixel trouble with my last 3 displays on different devices...

Other Thoughts: I will get this monitor replaced and hope for a fully alive pixel panel and update this review with that experience. I just pulled it out of the box last night so it all better be free!!

Pros: Excellent Color Contrast and Brightness levels. Went from a 21" to this and it's a huge difference. You can get this for around 120-150 on sale with rebates.

Cons: None

Pros: None so far. It wouldn't turn on.

Cons: DOA. I'm returning it for an exchange to Newegg. The unit wouldn't turn on so I've had no experience with it.

Other Thoughts: I elected to pay twenty five dollars to return it for an exchange rather than go through warranty service as they would likely have sent a refurb unit. Since the unit was brand new, just wouldn't turn on so I got no use from it, I refuse to take a refurb in it's place. I decided to exchange it for the same thing rather than return it for credit because I've owned a Asus monitor in the past and was very pleased with it.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

If your monitor was DOA to begin with, then you shouldn’t have to pay for any fees. Newegg offers a “money-back guarantee” to their customers if the item is considered defective: http://help.newegg.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/185/~/does-newegg.com-offer-a-money-back-guarantee%3F For further assistance, please email me at cl-celeste@asus.com and include ref#1072-11676 in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Celeste
ASUS Customer Loyalty

Pros: It's almost a 24" screen with a native resolution of 1920x1080, so you'll have a fair amount of space for all your multitasking needs.
Has a few screen configuration presets you can choose from for a quick change instead of manually adjusting the settings.
Comes with the required cables so you don't have to run out and buy the right one if you haven't any extras like some of us do.
Uses a mere 33 watts, won't affect your electric bill very much.

Cons: The stand is pathetic. I wish it was half the stand my Samsung SyncMaster had. It isn't though...it's just wobbly...bump the desk and the monitor shakes a little. It does the job of keeping the monitor upright, it's just a little too cheap.
It's not quite as vivid and crisp as the Samsung it's replacing, but then again, it's nearly half the price it would have cost me to buy another Samsung similar to my old one. (Old as in less than 4 year old 22" LCD). It seems just a a bit washed out in comparison...not too much, but just enough to be noticeable.

Other Thoughts: If I could have, I would have spent more and went with the same brand I use to have, but overall this is a decent monitor. I play hours of Battlefield 3 a day, as well as many other games, stream Netflix and it does alright.

Pros: Very vibrant colors
HDMI

Cons: The blacks and whites are very dull. I tried every form of adjustment with the settings and could not get any rich black or white shades.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Jack,

How are you using the VS247H-P unit? Please visit this website to calibrate your monitor: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/
And you can also use the ICC profile here: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/icc_profiles.htm For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at cl-celeste@asus.com and include ref#1072-11713 in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Celeste
ASUS Customer Loyalty

Pros: -Mode selection is nice to have when working long hours.
-Mounted to my vesa stand without any fitment issues.
-I likethe control buttons along the bottom. They do not protrude; where you can knock them off while moving items on desk.
-No distortion, clear videos (all types), nice for photo editing, Netflix, XBMC, etc.
-Great price on these, and received a Newegg promo card with offer.

Cons: -Only one con ... I ordered 2 of these and there is a bad pixel on one of them. It is in a visible location as well. Not a deal breaker for me, but it takes a star away from the rating for sure. In 2013, this should not be getting through final QA.

Other Thoughts: -Have to add bonus for Newegg's fast shipping.
-Neweg promo card was a nice bonus with this deal.

Pros: Brilliant colors, perfect size; I can't complain and the specifications speak for themselves. Love it!

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I own 1 already, planning on buying 3 more (2 more for my triple monitor setup, 1 for LAN parties!). People complaining about the stand must live in a high-earthquake area because it is nothing short of steady and firm. If I receive a dead-pixeled monitor, I will follow the correct instructions instead of complaining at Newegg about it - it appears ASUS holds customer satisfaction in high regard.

Pros: Was on sale.

Cons: Fist time I received the monitor there was a dead pixel so I returned it for an exchange. When I received the second one,it also had a dead pixel so I returned it again and received a third monitor. That also had a dead pixel. Don't bother buying this product.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Monique,

I’m so sorry to hear your pixel issue, but could you please tell me why you select this monitor? For which purpose (work, gaming, basic internet/email, watch movies/multimedia)? Perhaps it would be better if you opt for a different model; one that will suit your lifestyle and computing needs. Please contact me at cl-celeste@asus.com and include ref#1072-11516 in the subject line to discuss this topic with me. ASUS Customer Loyalty is here to listen and to respond to our customers' needs and to help provide you with a positive ASUS experience.

Sincerely,
Celeste
ASUS Customer Loyalty