re: Why should I not get this monitor?

Just checked the 'specs' for the "VH182D.....here they are,below.
Model Number : N50 > N50-AS031C N50-123456 N50-234567 Specifications
TFT-LCD Panel Panel Size: 18.5“ Wide Screen
True Resolution: 1366x768
Pixel Pitch: 0.300mm
Brightness(Max): 250 cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio (Max.): 10000 :1 (ASCR)
Display Color: 16.7M
Viewing Angle (CR≧10): 170°(H)/160°(V)
Response Time: 5 ms

Video Features SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes (5 modes)
Skin-Tone Selection (3 mode)
Color Temperature Selection(5 modes)
Convenient Hotkey SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection
Auto. Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment

Input / Output PC Input: D-Sub

Signal Frequency Analog Signal Frequency: 30 ~ 80KHz(H)/55 ~ 75 Hz(V)

Power Consumption Power Consumption < 25 W
Power Saving Mode < 2 W
Mechanical Design Chassis Colors: Black
Tilt: +20°~ -5°
VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm

Security Kensington lock

Dimension (WxHxD mm) Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 442x387x210mm
Box Dimension(WxHxD): 493x417x139mm

Weight Net Weight (Esti.): 3.7 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.): 5.8 kg
Accessory VGA cable
Power cord
Quick start guide
warranty card

Regulation Approval Energy Star®, UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, PSB, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, WHQL

Present Vibrant HD Images

Delivers Vibrant Images with Green Power Efficiency
With global resources becoming scarcer and the impact our demands have made on the planet becoming increasingly visible, green computing has become a critical issue in recent times. The VH192D LCD monitor adopts green power technology which uses just two lamps to save 28% power consumption and an advanced optical film to ensure brilliant image performance without sacrificing brightness.

Vibrant and Excellent Visual Quality

18.5” 16:9 widescreen with HD resolution and anti-reflection glare panel enables borderless full-screen video display and more vibrant color performance.

ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 10000:1 – resulting in more realistic depictions of night scenes during games or movies.

Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode among Full and 4:3 for true-to-life Full HD 1080p gaming or movie watching without any data loss or image distortion.

Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology adopts a color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications and automatically optimizes 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, 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to add a human touch to videos on PC. You can see optimized images on screen and select five modes via hotkey quickly at your will.

Stylish and User-friendly Design for Modern Sophistication
Glare black frame and smooth base design create a fresh new look of LCD monitors
Convenient key controls for functional set-up in the multi-language OSD.
Cable manager gets rid of tangling cables and wires.
VESA Wall Mount Standard (100 x 100 mm ).
25° ( forward 5°, backwards 20° )Tilting Angle.
KENSINGTON Security Lock.

Glossy piano-black front bezel Cable manager

Side View Convenient Hotkeys

Complete After-Sale Service
3-year system warranty
3-year panel warranty
Free pick-up service ( in specific countries)

Accessories
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PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
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Ok, I have a AOC 22" wide-screen ( w/built-in speakers...they sound very 'tinny'). top Screen Resolution 'specs' are......1920 x 1080.
I run mine at.......1024 x 768. (this equal to 800 x 600 for a normal sized screen, but, I wear glasses...with the need to see everything I am looking at.)

For the price, $155, I'd say ASUS is trying to offer just another computer-component.....to bolster their trade in such things.
You might get lucky...at buying a good one.....or, worse, to buy a complete dud.
That's the risk these days..when you buy anything, isn't it?

re: Why should I not get this monitor?

If I want to "check" hardware before I buy it, I search for the device's model number along with the term "review" in a websearch. There are a lot of good review sites.

Otherwise...
I look through my stack of PCUser magazines (the best reviews ;-)).

Asus are probably at the top end of the market.

It might be a run-out model.

Matt

re: Why should I not get this monitor?

Myself i think that is a good price as i have bought two ASUS VW198T monitors which i believe were the previous models and support WSXGA+1680+1050 native resolution with DVI and two tinny speakers onboard which i dont use anyway for $199 each at WOW and to date i am very happy with them. I run mine at 1600 by 900 and at res it is very clean and crisp without everything being to small.

As for contrast, they seem quite good when it comes to black`s/shadows and shading as i use it for playing games and watching movies and the chrispness of the picture is quite good and bugger all motion blurriness as well at 5ms.

I believe the one you are looking at supports HD and also has the DVI port so for $155 it seems a good price as ASUS seems to be making quite good and reputable headway into the monitor arena.

Just remember one point, your onboard graphics and or graphics card will also influence what you see on the monitor so with a decent card you should have a decent picture and make sure that it can produce the monitors native resolution otherwise it may be a bit blocky and or grainy or to small in the text so check it at the resolution of 1600 by 900 to make sure its quite clean and readable.

Yes, for that price i would buy another ASUS monitor if i needed to.
Frank N Stein

re: Why should I not get this monitor?

Best option when trying to choose new computer parts is do a search on the model for reviews and forums to see what the world at large is saying about your choice to be.
Asus don't have the best review comparisons around but if you are happy with what you pay for than is your choice and you have to live with it.
I recently purchased a new Samsung 2333 high def 23 inch and although it has a briliant picture at its native resolution the quality is considerably poor at lower resolutions. Found only one
other setting i am happy with because at bative 1920x1080 i need to wear reading glasses to read text. Do the research first.

re: Why should I not get this monitor?

I think what Mad Dog means Paul is that at 155 bucks for the size etc, the price seems very cheap, too cheap perhaps and he doesn't wanna risk money on it if it's gonna be a dud. Andy :)