ASUS‘ latest 3D-capable display, the ASUS VG236H, has arrived, and it certainly ticks all the right spec sheet boxes. A 23-inch LCD panel supporting Full HD 1080p resolution, the VG236H has a 120Hz refresh speed, 2ms gray-to-gray response time and 400 nits brightness. As for the 3D, the VG236H supports NVIDIA’s 3D Vision system.
3D Vision uses a pair of active shutter glasses and alternate-frame sequencing, and takes advantage of the ASUS monitor’s high refresh rate to avoid dropped frames or jerky images. Connectivity includes dual-link DVI, HDMI and analog component video, and the 3D Vision kit is thrown in the box too.
As for the display itself, that has an anti-reflection coating, five preset color modes – gaming, theater, night view, scenery and standard – and both height and swivel adjustment. No word on pricing at this stage.
Update: ASUS tell us the VG236H is retailing for £380.36 ($582) in the UK, complete with 3D Vision glasses
Press Release:
Delve into an Immersive 3-Dimensional World with the ASUS VG236H Monitor
A Full HD monitor with Trace Free II Technology for an Ultra-smooth 3D ExperienceToday marks the launch of the ASUS VG236H—a new 23” Full HD 1080p display that boasts market-leading NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ and Trace Free II technologies. It features a 2ms (gray-to-gray) response time and a double-speed 120Hz refresh rate to deliver ultra-smooth 3D visuals in Full HD.
The VG236H lets users enjoy uncompromised, vibrant colors through Color Shine technology with 400 nits ultra-brightness. This ergonomically-designed monitor comes with swivel, tilt angle, and height adjustments to ensure viewing comfort even after prolonged periods of use. It is the ideal display to experience the internet, Blu-ray movies, and games in 3D.
An Immersive Stereoscopic 3D Experience with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ Technology
The 23” VG236H Full HD 120Hz monitor takes users into a 3D movie and gaming world. Through the use of market-leading NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology*, the VG236H takes advantage of active shutter glasses, alternate-frame sequencing, and 120Hz refresh rate to deliver the action at 120fps.
There is no shortage of games either, there are currently hundreds of NVIDIA® 3D Vision™-compatible PC game titles** available on the market.Driven to Perform in the Most Intense Action Scenes
The ASUS-exclusive Trace Free II Technology combines a 120Hz refresh rate with a 2ms (gray-to-gray) response time to yield smooth, clear visuals.The double speed 120Hz refresh rate beats conventional 60Hz monitors hands down and is capable of delivering frame rates at 120fps. The ultra-fast 2ms response time effectively eliminates ghosting and tracers to ensure a smooth gaming and movie experience.
Optimized with Ultra-vivid Colors
ASUS Color Shine Technology and 400 nits ultra-brightness ensures users enjoy brilliant and vibrant colors in 3D. Color Shine Technology uses multiple color film coats instead of a single film layer to ensure an exceptionally smooth panel that reduces the diffusion of light. This improves image clarity while at the same time enriching color density and saturation.ASUS Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology optimizes color fidelity with five pre-set modes (gaming, theater, night view, scenery and standard). In gaming mode, it automatically lightens up dark, hard-to-see areas while leaving well-lit ones untouched to help gamers locate enemies lurking in dark corners without washing out the colors of the entire scene.
Ergonomically-designed for Viewing Comfort
To ensure user comfort even after prolonged periods of viewing, the VG236H is easily adjustable to cater to almost any viewing angle. It can swivel 150-degrees, height adjustments of 100mm, as well as tilt-angle adjustments.The entertainment possibilities with the VG236H are endless, it features YPbPr and HDMI ports as well as Dual-link DVI ports for 3D playback. It comes with a built-in cable management feature that helps conceal wires for clutter-free desktops.
*For NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ system requirements, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html
**For a list of supported games, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-3d-games.html
