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Asus PG221 review

A bright display with some nifty features

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2008-03-26March 26th 2008

Price at launch £330.00
MPN PG221
Warranty Length 3 Years
Max No of Colours (million) 16.7
Display Type LCD
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Native Resolution 1680 x 1050
Refresh Rate 60
Display Size 22
Dot Pitch 0.28
Monitors Brightness 350
Pixel Response Time 2
USB Hub Yes
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) 170
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160

Product Summary

PG221

Price at launch

£330.00

For

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Vibrant pictures

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Good audio

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Lots of connections

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Webcam

Against

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Annoying button sound effects

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Unnecessary features

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