** ASUS NEW 3D VISION 2.0 27" 120Hz LED MONITOR IS HERE! **

Hi there


A little late with news posting this one here, but Asus entry into the 27" 3D arena is with a bang, sporting 3D Vision 2.0 this monitor is pretty much full of win.




Asus VG278H 27" TRUE 120Hz 3D Widescreen LED Monitor with NVIDIA 3D Vision 2.0 Glasses - Black @ £527.99 inc VAT



Enter an immersive 3D full HD 1080p world of games and movies with the VG278H. Through the use of the world's first NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ 2 glasses technology, it instantly takes you into another dimension - transforming all your gaming experiences and movies to 3D. With its new technology, it delivers twice sharper 3D images than conventional 3D technology. There are more than five hundreds popular PC game titles* currently compatible with the NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ Kit.

With the latest NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™ Technology, enjoy twice the brightness of conventional 3D technology in 3D mode with zero increase in total energy consumption. It's perfect for dark-color games such as Metro 2033 and Batman: Arkham City. Additionally, the redesigned glasses bundled with NVIDIA® 3D LightBoost™ Technology features a 20-percent larger viewing lens, a light blocking visor for comfortable viewing and more comfortable - gamer-inspired design.

Supported by Trace Free II Technology, the VG278H is able to double the refresh rate to 120 frames per second, which is twice faster than generic LCD monitors, delivering ultra-smooth 3D visuals. Moreover, the response time is now reduced to 2ms to eliminate tracing and ensure crisp and clear video playback.

The VG278H reduces LCD charging time to further prevent mura, ghosting, and bright-line effects, and delivers clear motion scenes during 3D gaming and movie watching. Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology is built upon a color engine that automatically analyzes and determines the nature of the user’s current task, thereafter adjusting the display’s parameters accordingly to ensure the color accuracy and image fidelity. Six preset video modes (Scenery, Theater, Game, Night View, sRGB, and Standard) can be selected via a hotkey. he VG278H is specially designed with swivel, tilt and height adjustment to suit your preferred viewing angles in 3D gaming and movie watching. The angle-adjustable 3D emitter optimizes 3D for every scenario; simply switch between three IR signal coverage areas via OSD menu and aim the angle-adjustable 3D emitter at shutter glasses for maximum 3D reception. Display stereoscopic 3D via Blu-ray Disc players or game consoles through HDMI 1.4 output. The VG278H offers high compatibility with any media devices with HDMI 1.4, dual-link DVI-D, and D-sub.

Features:-
- Uncompromised 27” 3D immersion with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ 2 glasses and 3D LightBoost™
- Ultra smooth action with 120Hz refresh rate and 2ms tracer-free
- Vivid color performance with Splendid™ Video Intelligence Technology
- Ergonomic design for swivel, tilt angle, and height adjustment
- Extensive connectivity with HDMI 1.4, dual-link DVI-D, and D-sub
- Panel Size: Wide Screen 27.0"(68.6cm) 16:9
- True Resolution : 1920x1080
- Full HD 1080P : Yes
- Pixel Pitch : 0.311mm
- Brightness(Max) : 300 cd/?
- ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 50000000:1
- Viewing Angle (CR?10) : 170°(H)/160°(V)
- Response Time : 2ms (Gray to Gray)
- Display Colors : 16.7M
- Trace Free Technology
- SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
- SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 6 Modes (sRGB Mode/Scenery Mode/Theater Mode/Standard - Mode/Night View Mode/Game Mode)
- Skin-Tone Selection : 3 Modes
- Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes
- HDCP support
- Stereo Speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS
- Signal Input : HDMI , D-Sub, Dual-link DVI-D (support NVIDIA 3D Vision)
- PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
- AV Audio Input : HDMI 1.4
- Audio Output : HDMI 1.4
- Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
- Chassis Colors : Black
- Tilt : +15°~-5°
- Swivel : Yes
- Height Adjustment : Yes
- VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm
- Kensington lock
- Phys.Dimension(WxHxD): 643x460x220mm
- Net Weight (Esti.): 8 kg
- Dual-link DVI cable
- VGA cable
- Audio cable
- Power cord
- Quick start guide
- Warranty Card
- Nvidia 3D Vision Kit
- 3yr Warranty


Only £527.99 inc VAT.

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Now, whose got the cash to splash and review

Assume this won't work with a Radeon setup, is it nvidia only?

I'm going to be tempted to get one of these around Feb next year

Solid price. My BenQ and Vision Kit alone cost about this.

Scratch that, it doesn't support SBS 3D, so that most ps3 games and 3d blu-rays ruled out. No sale

Will this 120hz work ok with my ati 6990 + 6970 as i heard ati cant do 120hz ?

robgmun said:

Scratch that, it doesn't support SBS 3D, so that most ps3 games and 3d blu-rays ruled out. No sale

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I don't know of any PS3 games or BluRays which are SBS but since this monitor is HDMI 1.4 I am confused as you'd think it would work ok

Confirmed in reviews that only one game works in 3d on the PS3, all other 3D BD's and games for the PS3 don't work on this monitor

Won't 1080p look blocky on a 27"?

johny dolan said:

Will this 120hz work ok with my ati 6990 + 6970 as i heard ati cant do 120hz ?

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Of course ATI can do 120Hz.

But you'd be wasting your money paying for the Nvidia 3D stuff you couldn't use.

If you want a 120Hz monitor just buy a 120Hz monitor.

Might be a silly question is the Asus VG278H available WITHOUT the nvidia 3D kit?

magick said:

Won't 1080p look blocky on a 27"?

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was that a joke?

robgmun said:

Scratch that, it doesn't support SBS 3D, so that most ps3 games and 3d blu-rays ruled out. No sale

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Damn. I was looking to try out this 3dvision v2 as well. Oh well.

Might I add, odd port selection dl-dvi and hdmi 1.4 are fine but vga? Why not display port? That would support 3d as well.

gonna flog my 24" benq and 3d vision kit to get one of these.
What's all this crap about not being able to watch 3d movies on it? I got a blu-ray drive and cyberlink power dvd 10 ultra 3d version and have been enjoying 3d blu-ray movies for ages.
Are you saying I will not be able to watch 3d movies on my pc with this monitor??
As for ps3, why would you want to connect a crap so so old tech ps3????
I got a ps3 way back just after the last ice age and sold it quick sharp.

Hi, surely the monitor doesn't care what it gets a signal from? Just because it is designed to use NV glasses doesn't mean it won't work with ATI cards. I use my 40" Samsung 3d TV with my PC, it has 2 x 5700's in it and produces 3d just fine and plays from blu-ray.
Chris

spankingtexan said:

gonna flog my 24" benq and 3d vision kit to get one of these.
What's all this crap about not being able to watch 3d movies on it? I got a blu-ray drive and cyberlink power dvd 10 ultra 3d version and have been enjoying 3d blu-ray movies for ages.
Are you saying I will not be able to watch 3d movies on my pc with this monitor??
As for ps3, why would you want to connect a crap so so old tech ps3????
I got a ps3 way back just after the last ice age and sold it quick sharp.

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This is if you want to connect a PS3 or a BlueRay Player directly to the monitor.

Connected to your PC all 3D movies should play fine via PowerDVD.

Nice lcd but I could never go back to a TN-panel. Shame as it looks like a real nice piece of kit

Just ordered this thing Can't wait for it to get here, but I still picked 1 day late -- Thursday delivery, because nobody's home on Wednesday.

xsistor said:

Just ordered this thing Can't wait for it to get here, but I still picked 1 day late -- Thursday delivery, because nobody's home on Wednesday.

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Be great if you could let us know how good it is when you get it.