Good monitor, works great for casual gaming and office ...
929582
Good monitor, works great for casual gaming and office related stuff. Reason for 4 stars is it doesn't have the VESA mounts to attach it to a monitor mount. There are adapters for around $30 a piece but it wasn't really stated on the description that there wasn't VESA mounts. Still a good monitor overall, I've only had mine (3) for a couple months but they're great. Recommended if you're on a budget.
1300080
I'm not a gamer. I use this monitor with my primary work PC. Am very happy with the quality of the picture - bright and sharp. No dead pixels. Would buy another one in a heartbeat.
819051
First off, wonderful monitor and I have little to no complaints. As someone who spent about 3 hours looking at nearly EVERY other possible option there is in this similar price range, let me save you the time I spent:  Get this monitor if you're looking in the sub $200 price range. If you're lucky, you'll catch this on sale for about $180 or so. Let's get some positives and negatives.

Positives:
1. Ridiculous pricing. Definitely worth it for a 144hz monitor. No question. You won't find a better price tag for the size and refresh rate.
2. Stable and well made. No cheap plastic on this guy. Not made of stainless steel and diamonds either though.
3. Great color and brightness. No complaints about quality of display despite my reading some issues other customers had with this factor.
4. Did I mention the price?

Negatives:
1. No adjustable height. Kind of a simple mechanic that they could've added for very little. You can always unmount the monitor and choose not to use the stand, securing it instead to some other fixture... but it would be nice to just have the option.
2. Brightness can be good and bad. And this monitor is VERY bright. There are plenty of options to resolve this though but none built into the monitor.
3. No DisplayPort. This was a pretty big minus for me as the newer graphics cards only output in DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI. While it does support HDMI and DVI, if you want dual 144hz monitors and require a DVI and DisplayPort for output, I don't recommend buying two of these. HDMI nor VGA allows for 144hz refresh rate so having only DVI as the input option is a bit upsetting.

Ultimately one of the best (if not the best) monitor for the price-tag with the refresh rate and response time. No regrets here! Just know what you're getting.
3231745
In one sentence I would say: Great monitor, gaming in 60+ fps adds so much to the games you already enjoy.

Once I take a minute to think a bit harder about my experience:

*Important note*: To get full resolution 1920x1080 @ above 60 you will need to use dual link DVI.  The monitor comes with this cable, but you need to make sure you graphics card supports it as well.  I first swapped out with my old monitor and used its HDMI cable with my brand new Asus. When using an HDMI cable everything was scaled down (one inch of black bars around the window and 60hz only).  I read the manual very closely and on one of the last pages it mentions the operating max resolution and hz for each cabling standard.  So just save yourself the time and use the included dual link cable DVI cable.

Another item that I have noticed is that on my AMD 7990 (I have heard it is a problem with other AMD cards) is that it will not allow full 144hz refresh when playing games.  Any higher than 120hz it will crash when entering a game.  There are ways to fix this by modifying some drivers but I didn't look into it any further than that because it was for an earlier catalyst version.  You can however turn on 144hz on the desktop and it will work fine.  Once you launch a game in full screen it will crash.

One last thing to note, moving from my I-Inc 28" monitor, I felt I had to keep the monitor very dim on the Asus for the colors to show up well.  If I turned up the brightness, everything would wash out pretty badly.  Because of this I used the mode preset button quite frequently for when I move between games and watching videos or browsing the internet.  (Standard for browsing/movies, and Scenery for gaming).
1559300
This is my first wide screen monitor. I've been watching this brand of monitors at my workplace for about a year, and I knew from talking to our techs that it was at least a reliable brand. I also knew from personal use at my desk, that it was a very nice display for text, excel, emails, etc. The one thing I was worried about for my home use, was gaming. I finally decided to give this monitor a try, and my only regret was that I did not buy 2 more for my other PC's here at home. This is a great little monitor! I have it connected to a GTX460 video card via a DVI cable. I could have used the included VGA, but I've been told that DVI is a better cable, so I bought one. This monitor does come with a VGA cable, but does not come with a DVI cable. I am running all new hardware, but still use Windows XP, so the monitor did fire right up on the first boot, but as a generic.

I decided to try the included CD, and was able to install the driver inf, so Winxp would recognize it properly. I also installed the little configuration tool from the disc, but I am not able to use it. If I run the program, it informs me I do not have a plug and play monitor, which apparently disables all the helpful features of this tool. I will mention that installation of the drivers and the OSD utility did not run on it's own, and I had to manually install everything after forcing close an annoying pop-up flash image that didn't run correctly. I will also mention there is no negative effects from just running the default windows driver, aside from possible invalid screen resolutions in the display options.

This monitor looks perfect right out of the box. I have not changed any color, brightness, etc in my display drivers. The picture is very sharp at 1920x1080 @ 60hz. Gaming looks great, despite the common misconception of 60hz not being a great gaming speed. The monitor can run at lower resolutions if a PC cannot pull the full 1080P, but it's hard to find a game from the last 5+ years that doesn't support several wide screen resolutions, so performance should not be a problem. I was also surprised at the extreme angles I can view the screen, without noticing any issues.

Some people have mentioned the big orange sticker on the front of the monitor. I had very little trouble peeling it off with just my fingernails, so I'm not sure why that's an issue for some. I also peeled off the "made for windows vista" sticker with little effort. There wasn't even any glue residue left behind. This monitor looks great! I'm not afraid to give this 5 stars, even with the installation CD issues, simply because a user doesn't even need the CD to use the monitor. I used the monitor for about 3 hours before I even reached for the installation CD.

It would be hard to beat the price and performance of this monitor. I'll be buying two more very soon!
2796149
These screens work great for inexpensive workstations. I have two set up in connection with my office laptop docking station, and another at home connected to my personal PC. The image quality is satisfactory, especially given the price. No, you won't be thrilled if you are expecting 4K HD images, but it works great otherwise, even while playing graphics demanding games. My only issue with this monitor is the connections; it has a DVI and VGA connection, however lacks an HDMI, which seems to be the most common connection type. I wish they included an HDMI port, but the product description is clear that it doesnt, so I cant really knock it on that basis.
4089538
I've had this monitor for about 6 months now and have managed to get the color dialed in well for a monitor of this prce point.  As to the comments of the reviewer that gave one star:

- the external power supply was not an issue for me (it is not uncommon and saves weight and heat in the unit itself)

- I wouldn't use any monitors built in speakers (I wish they would just leave them out a put the $$ towards making the monitor better)

- The DVI imput works perfectly for me - and it makes a difference in quality).

I am pleased enough with the monitor that I am buying another to run dual with the first one.
4691971
This is a great monitor, especially for the price.  It has 2 HDMI ports and 1 VGA.  The picture is as good as you would expect.
I use mine as an extended monitor for my laptop via HDMI.  It works great for that.  Since "upgrading" to Windows 8.1, I have a quirk with the viewable area, but that in Microsoft's fault.
3499189
Good basic monitor. Allowed me to convert my "Franken-monitor" mismatched dual setup to something decent looking for under $200 (with mount). I used a WALI Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount Stand, also from Amazon, for about $175 total (with CyberMonday discounts)! Not the best possible graphics, but great for schoolwork and basic office functions. I was worried my wife would balk at the cost, but she loves the 2 widescreen monitors, and can now surf & download pics for her teaching work with a minimum of hassle.
3126397
Was on the hunt for a new gaming monitor and when I saw the price drop to $200, I knew I couldn't pass up. Acer did a great job and there's very little to dislike about this product. Here are my thoughts and why it's deserving of the rating I gave it:

- Right out of the box, monitor was very easy to set up - the stand screws on to the base and locks in place nicely and sturdily. Also included are 1 DVI-D cable, 1 DisplayPort cable, 1 3.5mm audio cable and of course, the power cable.
- If you're using the included DVI-D cable to connect to your GPU as I am, you would have to manually change the frequency from the default 60Hz to 120Hz, which is the maximum allowable frequency to output 1080p for this type of interface. DisplayPort offers up to 144Hz.
- The monitor needs to be adjusted/calibrated immediately upon boot as the brightness is very high by default. I've found the sRGB mode to give me good results as it drops the brightness to 30 and adjusts the color temperature automatically without the need for more user input. Overdrive is set to "Normal" and Game Mode is set to "Off" in my configuration. I also recommend leaving Super Sharpness to "Off" as it creates white outlines around black text in several applications.
- Running a LCD Dead Pixel test over at jasonfarrell.com showed no noticeable dead pixels.

However, the monitor is not without faults. What I've found about this TN panel is that the viewing angles is narrower than my previous Dell P2412H, which also uses a TN panel display and any significant movement of your head will throw off the colors. As with most TN panels, this one is best viewed head on.

I hope this review will give you prospective buyers some helpful insight on this product and assist you in making an informed decision before purchasing.
3854004
After doing a lot of research on the best gaming monitors, I settled on this one. I already had an excellent Asus MG279q; 1440p at 144hz. I wanted to try an ultra wide, and G sync. Powering it with a 1080ti.

  The X34 has received a lot of praise for the immersion it provides in games and in productivity, so I was excited to try it.

  Most of the new monitors have been delayed until next year, such as the HDR capable ones, and even the X35 which will be the updated version of this only likely next year. Also, that will be 200hz refresh, which is very difficult to drive in most games, as even with a 1080ti you can barely get 100FPS even with the X34 on ultra settings. (Like Rise of Tomb Raider at ultra, but other games 100FPS+ is fine, like battlefield 1, Quake Champions, etc.

  I was also very happy that my monitor came with NO issues at all, no dead pixels, and the light bleed is minimal and acceptable for an IPS panel. I think a lot of those issues happened more with the earlier monitors, now it's later in the production cycle and this has come with nice build quality, and fully assembled. That was great!

  I did compare it vs the Asus PG349Q, which is the same panel. This was almost $200 cheaper, and I actually preferred the styling more, even though Asus makes good products as well.

  The On screen display (OSD) controls are OK, I was expecting it to be difficult to use from reviews, but actually after you learn the buttons it's easy to use and flows nicely.

  Monitor cable is a bit short at only around 2M (6 feet or so), so I may get a certified displayport 10 foot cable. Need to make sure it is VESA certified to work with 100hz and 3440x1440, not all will work properly.

  As for gaming performance, I left this for last: Fantastic. I'll give a quick run down:

Desktop use: Works flawlessly, and without scaling. I can split the screen with no problem, everything looks good. I did lower the brightness down to around 50, it came stock at 80 and that was too bright.

Battlefield 1: Extremely immersive, 100FPS+ on ultra with 1080ti.

Rise of Tomb Raider: Beautiful graphics and wider screen, getting around 70 FPS on highest settings.

Witcher 3: Likewise with the top 2 games, great experience, 70-90FPS.

Quake Champions: Works great at 21:9, easily over 120FPS+ on highest settings, Doom a little lower.

Overall a fantastic monitor, I was apprehensive at first, but the price has come down to near $1000, which is amazing because the other 1440p 144hz monitors are already $700-800, so this makes a lot of sense.
3385985
I am a photographer and one of my main usages is photo editing with Photoshop. So the important thing for me is the color quality and response time issues which is the case for hard core gamers and DVD watchers is nonsense to me. I have connected it to my asus EEE 1000HE with no problem.

As far as I can tell you I am really pleased with this monitor. I have adjusted the setting according to the lagom.nl site and nearly all of the steps this monitor passed which is surprising to me. the only problem was with the Sharpness test that I doubt if any TN monitor with this price range can pass and also the watch angle which I believe no monitor can pass it. I can tell you that contrast and colors are perfect and by adjusting the coarse and fine there is no flickering. The sharpness is perfect and brightness is more that adequate for my usage. In the morning I increase the brightness to something like 50-60 and at night it would be 20-30.

The only problems is that Samsung has been successful in absorbing the dust on monitor and also the frame around the screen sometimes reflects the light which is not a very good thing, though not a disaster. The touch bottoms are a little difficult to work but you will get used to it.

This monitor is extremely thin that I can not believe it and the power adapter is external and quiet as a mice. The power consumption is another major plus with this piece of equipment.

The bottom line if you are looking for an affordable monitor with good color quality, just go for this without any doubt as no other option can beat it unless you want to put much more for a nice IPS pannel. you get more that you put with this monitor :)
4092306
I use this monitor at my office when I dock my laptop. It has a nice, crisp output and the size is perfect for my desk. I mainly use it for office applications, and it does a good job in that role. The Display Port connection is nice as it will work with my Surface Dock without the need for an adapter, just a mini-DP to DP cable.

I don't find the curve distracting for my work, but can see how some may when it comes to things like Excel spreadsheets.
779164
I've had this monitor for a little more than a week and a half, and I really like it.

The base is great. I think all monitors should have a base that supports the tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that this does. It's a somewhat common features among Asus monitors (and a feature I hope Asus keeps). Picture quality is good, menu system is easy to use, and it has a lot of features. I've found it pretty good for gaming, although not the best I've used, but incredibly close. Reason being....

The best gaming monitor I used for console gaming was the BenQ RL2755. The reason being is its motion blur solution. BenQ has AMA while the Asus has its tracefree tech. Both do a decent job at countering motion blur, and in almost all games, you may not be able to tell a difference between the two, but if you play Rocket League (a game where objects and your camera are constantly in motion), you can tell a difference right away. Fortunately, there is a way to get the Asus' motion blur up to par with the BenQ, but it requires upping the tracefree to 80-100, in which inverse ghosting appears and degrades picture quality, while the BenQ somehow manages to avoid the picture quality issues yet keep the image very clear and not blurry when AMA is set to high, which is the default setting. It's a small thing, but for someone who has been gaming on monitors for 8+ years, I notice.

However, for 4k gaming, BenQ's gaming monitors simply don't really exist in this space yet, so Asus gets the win overall, and with the exception of Rocket League, this monitor will be more than great for your needs.
4740909
Great home/office monitor, exactly what I was looking for, very impressed with graphics and colors.
Sound of the speakers however is just ok, could be allot better.
1613174
my criteria:
- good value for price
- HDMI input
- LED back-light
- at least 1920 by 1080 resolution
- 23 or 24 inch diagonal (this diagonal is close to 96 DPI, windows default DPI)
- recent release (latest processors, back-light and LCD technology). release date at least 2012.
- good customer reviews, at least no serious flaws identified.

I received monitor 1/30/13. unpacked, plugged-in HDMI and AC adapter. powered up display, powered up PC. all good. I had another display connected to graphics card. I set up PC (Windows 8) for extended desktop. All worked fine.

speakers do work through HDMI interface (no separate audio cables attached from PC to monitor.) speaker volume was weak but I noticed volume on monitor set to 50%, so that may explain. I don't use monitor speakers as I have my own, better, ones.

I am a novice at monitors but this one works well for me and met all my objectives.

I will update post if things change.

5/14/13 -- no change. monitor is great. no dead pixels, color is great. I use in dual monitor "extended desktop" mode. works perfect.
1/4/14 -- same status as on 5/4/13.
2094391
This monitor is great for its value! I'll recommend it, whether you're going to use it for the basic stuff or gaming/editing.

Though, I find the fact of the 20M contrast to be exaggerated. The contrast is great, but I own a Plasma TV, 30,000:1 contrast relation, and I've found almost no difference. The brightness is great, you may need to adjust it, 'cause it's too bright (factory settings). Viewing angle is great.
The Dynamic Contrast management is bad.

Games look awesome, I've tested BFBC2, Crysis 1 and 2, Batman: AA, Metro 2033, major upgrade from my old 19" LCD. No ghosting.

The reason why I give this 4 Stars is because of the LED technology, sincerely, I don't note too much difference from recent LCD monitors. It might be for the tech used, maybe is not W-LED?, I really don't know.

Pros:
Price
Resolution
Brightness
Energy friendly
DVI and VGA (cables included)

Cons:
Bad DCR
LED technology almost not noticeable