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alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews of Asus PW201. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and design. Opinions about the size and usability are different. Some have doubts about the price.
design, reliability
price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus PW201 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com)
There's a reason I never bought a combo cell phone/MP3 player. It's the same reason I never bought a TV with a built-in VCR: I didn't want to own a TV in five years that also included a broken or outdated VCR. I don't need my cell phone to play music,...
Excellent overall image quality, from text to photos to video; wide array of video connections, including component; fast 8-millisecond pixel-response rate; stable base.
Webcam comes with bad driver and buggy software; priced higher than competing 20-inch wide-screen LCDs.
The entertainment-oriented Asus PW201 offers superior image quality and an impressive collection of video connections, but it costs more than competing 20-inch wide-screen LCDs and includes a Webcam that suffers from buggy software.
Expert review by : Laura Blackwell (pcworld.com)
Asus's PW201 is well suited for use at work and play. It provides the usual business amenities and adds several entertainment features--even a built-in Webcam. Moreover, it excels at both text and graphics, showing no real weakness on any of PC World's...
Good performance, smooth adjustments Low price
Limited support hours
All in all, the Asus PW201 is a fine choice for work, play, or both
Expert review by : Michael Lin (hothardware.com)
Earlier this year we stumbled upon a widely circulated You Tube video (at least in tech circles), in which a man is seen ruthlessly abusing a poor LCD monitor. The protagonist starts by letting a child draw on the screen with a black permanent marker....
Good Response Time ; Solidly Built ; Wall-mountable Stand ; Splendid Video Presets ; Crossbow-proof
Heavy, Wobbly Screen ; Glare and Reflection Issues
The ASUS LS201 is certainly a peculiar product. It uses a standard aspect ratio, which is a rarity these days. It features a neat, if not odd, non-detachable stand with built-in LED ambient lighting that can be wall and VESA mounted. The screen is...
Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)
The ASUS PW201 is a 20-inch widescreen LCD display that offers a bundle of attractive features, including speakers and a built-in high-resolution webcam. If you are looking to replace your factory monitor and also want to add these peripherals, the...
Excellent image quality, multiple adjustment and input options, includes a built-in webcam and speakers
Expensive if you don't need the extras, screen is particularly subject to glare in an office setting, USB location is easy to reach but causes unattractive cable clutter
Expert review by : Rob Williams (techgage.com)
If you are in the market for a modestly sized widescreen computer monitor, then ASUS has you covered. It's hard to denote the PW201 as a "computer" monitor though, as it's fully capable of handling your game consoles and cable TV. The functionality...
Superb image quality ; Great monitor styling ; Splendid color modes well done ; Supports many input devices ; 3 USB ports + Webcam
Parts of the design is clunky ; Monitor is pricy compared to competition, but does include additional features ; High-definition input wasn't very "high-definition
To get the full benefit of the monitor, you will have a slew of cables to plug in. First, I connected the DVI-D cable, and then the power. That gives just the PC screen up to this point. I then connected the Firewire from the Monitor to the USB on the...
Expert review by : Mendelson Tiu (hardwarezone.com)
Not just your ordinary LCD monitor, the ASUS PW201 is all ready to please, especially if you demand more than just a visual panel.
Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)
If you're after a stylish monitor for your home, the LS201 is ideal. Its glass screen makes it an ideal product if you have kids around, as it means the screen won't be damaged by inadvertent pokes. Our tests indicate that it's a good monitor for...
Glass screen; Good photo reproduction; No noticeable blurring
Noticeable image noise in dark colours; Struggled to reproduce dark grey colours in DisplayMate
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)
The biggest selling point of ASUS LS201 20in LCD monitor is its glass panel. It protects the screen beneath it with a scratch-proof layer that can sup...
Glass screen; Good photo reproduction; No noticeable blurring
Noticeable image noise in dark colours; Struggled to reproduce dark grey colours in DisplayMate
If you're after a stylish monitor for your home, the LS201 is ideal. Its glass screen makes it an ideal product if you have kids around, as it means the screen won't be damaged by inadvertent pokes. Our tests indicate that it's a good monitor for...
Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)
ASUS' PW201 is a great looking widescreen monitor. Its image quality is excellent, with only minor noise aberrations detracting from the otherwise cri...
Great image quality, Portrait view, Stylish design
Some minor noise problems, Webcam buggy, Speakers make it a little large
The ASUS PW201 is a great entertainment display for both video games and movies, although the webcam is buggy.
Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)
Glossy but ghastly
Great styling ; Good build quality ; Loads of features
Shocking LCD panel
While it's packed full of juicy features, the colour and picture quality is appalling