Asus PW191 LCD: Looks Can Deceive

OK, this display is really great looking. No arguments there. But how well does it actually work? Ah, that is always the catch, huh?

Asus’ develop team obviously does not have to quibble with corporate bean counters when it comes to designing their next-generation LCDs. So at CeBIT, when the Asus folks asked us if we wanted to take a model with us for a sneak-preview test, we jumped at the chance.

The LCD does indeed look greatbut too much concentration on design can sometimes lead a manufacturer to forget the rest. Indeed, it’s not rare to find superb-looking monitors with weak performance and ergonomics. Has Asus avoided that trap?

designers have talent. While a lot of their competitors are using a white Macintosh look for lack of better ideas, Asus is innovating, offering designs that are both personal and novel. And they’ve applied that know-how to good effect in designing the PW191. The monitor’s lines are superb, and the choice of colors is elegant and restrained.

As for the build quality, it’s simply exceptional. The base is covered with machined aluminum. The finish reminds you of the kind of design used in the hi-fi….Source: TH

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