ASUS has released the VG236H, that is more than just a computer monitor. The VG236H is sold as a complete ‘kit’, which includes a 120Hz ’3D’ PC monitor and Nvidia 3D Vision glasses and receiver. All you need in addition is a nice PC with a compatible Nvidia graphics card – most modern Nvidia GPUs will do the job nicely. The VG236H monitor itself is a highly adjustable screen and features a 1920×1080 (1080p ‘Full HD’) resolution, 2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate and a brilliant 400cd/m2 brightness. As with the recently announced LG W63D this high brightness level is a selling point of the monitor and is given a fancy ‘technological’ name (in this case, ‘Asus Color Shine Technology’) – whether this brightness level can be achieved without washing the image out remains to be seen, but if it can then we are in for an eye-popping 3D treat. The 2ms is marginally higher than the LG W63D’s 3ms, but again it is enhanced by a special overdrive technology (in this case, ‘ASUS Exclusive Trace Free II Technology’). The ASUS VG236H is due for immediate UK release and is priced at around £385 (remember – that includes a nice monitor and an Nvidia 3D Vision set).

Update: Overclock3D has posted a review of the ASUS VG236H. They talk in depth about 3D technology and also about their ‘real world’ experiences with the VG236H. They are impressed by most aspects of the monitor but find the screen itself to be much too glossy.

ASUS VG236H

ASUS VG236H 3D monitor with Nvidia 3D Vision