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Reviews: 20-inch wide-screen LCDs
Asus PW201
Size (inches): 20 • Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050 • Adjustments: Multiple adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 800:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 21.3 • Price When Reviewed: $499
Asus PW201 (Front)
Asus PW201 (Front)
Asus PW201
Asus PW201
79.5 Good
Last updated
December 10, 2007
Test Center Reviewed by
Laura Blackwell
Pros
  • Good performance, smooth adjustments
  • Low price
Cons
  • Limited support hours
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Pricing: Very Expensive: $499 (12/10/2007)
Performance: Very Good: 80
Features: Very Good: 88
Design: Very Good: 85
Pricing
Very Expensive: $499  
Performance
Very Good: 80  
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 83.8 
Text Score 75.5 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good 
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good 
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 180 
Features
Very Good: 88  
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 20 
Resolution (pixels) 1680 by 1050 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 350 
Contrast Ratio 800:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 176 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 176 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) 8 
Type of Pixel Response Time Gray-to-gray 
Panel Manufacturer asus 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.26 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height Yes 
Pivot Yes 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Multiple adjustments 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 11 
Height (inches) 19.5 
Width (inches) 22 
Weight (pounds) 21.3 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Shining Black + Silver 
Headphone Jack Yes 
Speaker Type Yes 
Maximum Power Consumption 80 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 2 
Downstream USB ports 1 
Upstream USB ports 2 
Cable Card Ready Yes 
TV Tuner No 
Inputs
Composite Yes 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
HDTV Tuner No 
Interfaces Analog and digital 
VGA Yes 
DVI Yes 
S-Video Yes 
HDMI No 
Component Yes 
Included Hardware DVI Cable, D-Sub + Audio + USB 3 in 1 cable, AV cable, AC Adapter, Power Cord, Quick Start Guide 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) Three 
Weekday Support Hours 19 
Saturday Support Hours 9.5 
Sunday Support Hours 9.5 
Toll-Free Support No 
Design
Very Good: 85  
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