ASUS VK266H 26-Inch Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor with 2.0MP CAM (Black)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 23.5 x 18.2 inches ; 17.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001LYPITM
• Item model number: VK266H
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,182 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

High end gaming, Full HD, HDMI, 2M Webcam, Component Input, SPDIF out, 2ms and 3Wx2 Build in Speaker

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Negligent Detail, March 14, 2009

By 

Rob Gordon (Lakewood, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASUS VK266H 26-Inch Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor with 2.0MP CAM (Black) (Personal Computers)

Update Dec, 2009: Nothing's died. The screen is still in working order on all inputs. Aside from the occasional bit of dust I have to clean off, it is still virtually indistinguishable from when it was new.

Other thoughts: If you're a gamer, print up a list of 16:10 resolutions or remember them in case you need to downsize detail from 1920x1200 to something less intensive for an older video card like the 9600GT. Ratio values are sometimes listed in game options, but are more often left out.

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This LCD screen deserves a better summary than what Amazon has to offer. Pull up a list of stats for the model number on Google, and you'll see. The highlight of this screen (other than being fairly priced for its size) is that it actually has component input. I'm running a Wii and PS2 off of a component switch, my laptop from HDMI and my desktop from DVI. Laptop and console audio emits from the its 1/8 jack into studio monitors which are nominally superior to this screen's built-in speakers.

The picture is bright, and I'm speaking from (good) experience with 20" Trinitron CRT's and it shipped with zero dead pixels.
It looks better than anything I've seen for its size range at mom & pop computer stores, retail chains of all sizes and LAN party rooms.

If I had to nitpick, I'd say that ASUS doesn't have the best reputation for customer support and the five-button (not counting the power) interface is clumsy to navigate. The wrong press of button can send you to a completely different part of the menu or shut it down entirely! A screen like this would've been complete with a remote control and a less-squeaky stand.

As to the webcam, I haven't bothered with it yet, so I can't say.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing But Love For The Asus VK266H, October 23, 2009

By 

Ron Rockwell (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS VK266H 26-Inch Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor with 2.0MP CAM (Black) (Personal Computers)

A little over a month ago, I received this Asus VK266H monitor from Amazon with some apprehension. Having used only CRT monitors in the past, I was concerned that an LCD monitor might not measure up to the crisp clarity of my current 21" CRT. Secondly, due to some reviews, I was concerned about the possibility of dead or stuck pixels. My final concern was light bleeding or color shifts from the bottom or top of the LCD screen. ALL of these fears were allayed with the arrival of the VK266H. Firstly, going from a 21" CRT to a 26" LCD monitor (25.5" viewable) was truly a positive shock. I'm also glad I was convinced to acquire the VK266H's 1920 X 1200 viewing aspect ratio rather than a 1080 monitor. I was also pleased the monitor sported a DVI connection port (VGA is also included) as the DVI connection is far sharper than VGA (all cables and adapters for both connection ports are included: Way-To-Go Asus!). After making my DVI connection and turning on my computer I was absolutely floored by the quality of the display. This is a beautiful display. Listen, I do a lot of work in Photoshop and my photos have never looked better than on this display. Calibration was an absolute snap using the calibration tools already provided by Apple in Leopard 10.5.x System Preferences>Displays>Color>Calibrate. I have a dual-boot system (Leopard-Vista) so no problem running the included Web Cam which has software only for Windows. Who would have thought one could purchase this kind of quality for under $300.00? The closest competitor for this size display costs literally hundreds of dollars more. If you're in the market for a large-screen LCD monitor you owe it to YOURSELF to at least check out Asus! As you may have surmised by now, I've got nothing but love for the Asus VK266H! ASUS VK266H 26-Inch Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor with 2.0MP CAM (Black)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Bang for the Buck, September 14, 2009

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LarK (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS VK266H 26-Inch Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor with 2.0MP CAM (Black) (Personal Computers)

I will start by saying that I like Asus products. They make very good computer motherboards and just over 3 years ago I purchased one of their G series notebooks. I use 3D architectural design and drafting programs (CADD or CAD)and needed something with high resolution and fast response time. The requirements, for the programs I use, are similar to what you need for a good gaming system. The notebook has a high resolution (WSXGA) wide screen and I wanted a larger monitor for when I use the notebook at home.

I spent a couple weeks looking at monitors and, in my opinion, the ASUS VK266H offered the best "Bang for the Buck". It doesn't get any better than a 2ms response time and the resolution seems to be perfect for this size screen. The highest setting, 1920 by 1200, is great for a computer work station when viewing for a distance of about 30". I use my notebook in the living room, however, and with a viewing distance or 60" or more I have gone down one setting to 1680 by 1050... Which happens to match the highest resolution of my 15.4" notebook screen and makes it easier to read at that distance. When used with a notebook you can either: clone the screens (same view on each), enlarge the desktop (different programs on each screen) or, in my case, I tend to turn the notebook monitor off when I don't need it, thinking that could extend the life of the notebook.

One other advantage of this monitor was the built-in speakers. I knew the notebook speakers were not very good before I purchased it (true for many notebooks/laptops) but figured I could always use headphones or plug in some external speakers. While the monitors built-in speakers may not please the average audiophile they are a huge improvement over the notebook speakers. I haven't tried this yet but I could use this monitor as a HD TV. The webcam can swivel (up and down) which is a nice feature. The monitor arrived in good condition, no dead pixels, and I have not had to adjust the "out of the box" settings but that will vary with personal preference and the adjustments are there if you need them.

Bottom line, you can purchase a 30" monitor with 2560 by 1600 resolution for about $1,200 (or more) or get this 26" monitor for about 1/4 the price. For me the choice was easy and I have no regrets.