The Asus PB278Q is a well equipped 27-inch monitor based on Plane to Line Switching (PLS) panel technology. You?ll pay more for this technology but receive awesome performance and a rich feature set in return.
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This new ergonomically-designed 27" monitor promises true-to-life 2560 x 1440 resolution visuals courtesy of an LED-backlit, wide-view angle (178°) display. It is chock-full of features that include ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio technology, 100% sRGB color space compatibility, ASUS exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale, and Splendid Video Intelligence Technology. It offers extensive multimedia connectivity with HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, and Dual-link DVI for WQHD content support; along with built-in twin 3W speakers for an immersive home theatre experience. True-to-life visuals
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Well-priced and powerful, the Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price.
Read the full review →ASUS may not have hit a grand slam with the PB278Q, but it's a solid stand-up triple. Gamers looking for a large screen monitor with a high resolution and great performance should take particular note of this panel, which is capable of displaying fast moving action without distracting artifacts.
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unknownsolo
I had really, really, REAAALLY high hopes for this monitor, it seemed very nice for the price . It provides most of the common video inputs out there, VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, but does not provide USB hub like most of the other competitions. It has some really BAD built-in speakers, I have...
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pixelcon
I use a Thunderbolt display at work and wanted to get one for home use but couldn't bring myself to buy a monitor with only one input. This panel, to me, looks just as good if not better. I'm using a mini displayport to displayport cable with 2 MacBook Airs, one with Thunderbolt and another with...
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