The Asus MS228H is a full high-definition display with LED backlight and innovative design that you’ll love at the first sight – exclusive ring stand, alluring high glossy piano-black finish with glittering sapphire blue rear bezel and ultra-slim 16.5mm profile, making the MS228H the centerpiece of every living space.
Powered by LED backlight technology, the MS228H delivers sharp, true-to-life images with ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio that dynamically adjusts the display’s contrast ratio according to the image content, up to an astonishing 10,000,000:1. LED also provides flicker-free image that minimizes eye fatigue and consumes less power. 2ms (GTG) quick response time helps eliminate ghosting and tracers for more fluid video playback. Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) support and HDMI port bring you into a spectacular world of colors.
The Asus’ exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence technology optimizes overall display for the best results in image preview, movie playback and gaming. Built with green in mind, the Asus MS228H still brings you stunning visual experience in an unprecedented design.
LED Backlight TechnologyFeaturing the LED backlight technology, the Asus MS228H provides increased brightness, enhanced color saturation with less power consumption, minimizes eye fatigue and is more eco-friendly to the environment containing no halogen, mercury or lead, compared with a typical CCFL backlight.
Ergo-Fit TechnologyUnique ring stand design features the Asus-exclusive Ergo-Fit Technology, allowing for easy tilt adjustments with one finger. The Asus MS228H is ergonomically designed to be level with your eyes and notebook screen to double your productivity with a dual screen display via a simple HDMI or VGA connection.
Full HD Format Support with HDMIWith a maximum 1920x1080 resolution and widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio, the Asus MS228H displays full HD 1080p content in its native format without any loss of image quality.
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence TechnologyThe Asus exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology employs a color engine to automatically optimize image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections for the best results in image preview, movie playback and gaming. 5 Splendid video preset modes via hotkey as well as 3 skin tone presets are available for optimal visual experience.
ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) TechnologyASCR Technology automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 10,000,000:1 for more realistic depictions of night scenes during games or movies.
Fast Response TimeThe Asus MS228H’s super-fast 2ms (GTG) response time ensures speedy color switching for enhanced motion video and gaming performance.
Pros: Perhaps I don't get out much, but I have *never* seen color like this on a monitor before. It's so bright and vibrant. Unlike many other reviewers, I do actually like the "Splendid" modes the monitor ships with, which are actually just setting presets (that you can change, even). The Night setting is actually very helpful on the eyes when it's dark. I've searched for dead pixels and was unable to find any.
Cons: Huge fingerprint/dust attractor. But you'll get that on anything with a glossy finish.
Overall Review: The buttons on the front are extremely sensitive. They're some sort of capacitive sensors, similar to what you'd find in a touchpad. What's really interesting is that they activate when your finger is still ~2mm away from the button, so you don't even have to touch them. Ring stand is detachable, which makes this monitor easy to carry around. I do find it odd that, even though it was shipped in a box specifically branded for this monitor, no signature was required.