"Nice touch, any time" ... ebayer understand =)

Since my old 19 "he now dwells by LG in platinum sky, replacement was needed and then of course 16:. 9 and 24" should do the trick.

Actually, I had, as usual, flirted with Samsung, because MP3 players, televisions and mobile are also for this manufacturer and I never had any problems.

Now, after a long search I came across the Asus VS248H and two possible alternatives in this price range. However, it was said model despite many negative reviews. 2 pieces ordered (I am used to 2 monitors and now it should be 2 times identical, which makes the settings more easily). None 12 hours later delivered via UPS (as fast as I am not even expect from Amazon) was
Purchase reasons were mainly the favorable price and the VESA compatibility.

So now going on ...

DELIVERY:
Absolutely sufficient. Monitor, power cable, stand, quick start guide, DVI and VGA cables. An HDMI cable is not in, but that's my knowledge even when competitors do not, and since I use the devices as PC monitors and not as a TV, that's no problem for me. In addition, DVI cable no longer cost the earth today. The monitor comes naturally in a cardboard box and sufficient packaging styrofoam.

PROCESSING:
Here I would classify the product in midfield. The housing Optik's time to head polished "cheap plastic" and possibly reflected from behind or laterally incident light, that it was but even at negative optics. And who stares already on the screen? The screens are usually processed good and clean, the connectors on the rear easy to reach, the power supply is integrated without letting affect the monitor backwards brawny. Only the base makes a very shaky impression. While such a screw tool-free, nevertheless the monitor wobbles but significantly, for example, when the menu key or the power button is pressed, all of which are located on the right bottom. On the table and in peace, he is, however, stable, it wobbles very discreet when I suggest a trial basis with his fist on my desk (glass). The wobbling therefore only occurs Manupulation the unit, and then primarily to the left / right, up.
With me is coming soon to a wall mounting, thus the problem with the pedestal is irrelevant for me personally. However, it must be noted that the monitor will need to back out about 10 cm square, because all connection cables perpendicular to the front - are out of the housing - that is directly backward. An attachment without "air" to the wall is not possible. Again, this is for me but no reason for point deduction, I personally prefer a multi-member front wall mounting.
Worth mentioning is also possible that all the connections are located next to each other, which is likely to prevent tangling.

DISPLAY:
So here is the most important. First I want to mention that I could find so far no dead pixels in both devices. The display is evenly illuminated on both devices and there is no difference between screen center and hem. Clouding, ghosting etc. did not occur on both devices. The display is absolutely sharp, the colors natural and tired, could be only a tiny bit stronger - this can be but probably the menu still optimize. The black is in my opinion, well fed and perfectly okay. Also on the response time can not be faulted, I was able to find so far no streaks. However, this subject because I play neither fast nor Shooter Racing. You should also deal a little with the menu, as the monitor is factory set clearly bright and the color reproduction should be optimized manually, but offers no more criticisms. Viewing angles are also perfectly fine, he is in the normal position at any time well visible.

CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION:
No criticism. The monitor is set up quickly and without tools, the connectors are easily accessible. The menu system is a bit strange and a bit confusing at first, but all the important parameters can be configured according to your wishes and as you do not want to change every day the monitor settings usually, I see no problem here. In addition, of course, can connect multiple sources and you can switch between menus via HDMI / DVI / VGA. So you can monitor for example, simultaneously connect via DVI with the PC via HDMI and a game console or other Enternainmentgeräten and switch at any time.

AUDIO:
This I can not judge because I'm using an external 5.1-system. The possibility, however, is apparently given.

CONCLUSION:
A quite useful monitor that meets all the expectations that you can make at this price range. The display is absolutely fine, clearly visible, color reproduction and response time well. As I said occurred in my two devices to any display error. From my side, a full purchase recommendation.

PRO:
+ Reasonable price
+ Price-performance ratio is optimal
+ Clear and sharp display
+ Good contrast
+ Rich black
+ Good response time
+ Uniform display illumination
+ Easily accessible terminals
+ Easily visible from any normal position
+ VESA-compatible (100x100)
+ Acts not brawny but rather perfectly shaped backwards
+ No ghosting (with my devices)
+ No dead pixels (with my devices)
+ You can connect more than one device, the signal input is easily selectable

Cons: (Well, rather minimal gripes ;-))
- Shaky pedestal
- Clearly set too light factory
- The color values ​​manually should get a little fine-tuning
- For wall mounting the monitor requires about 10cm "air" to the wall, because the cable connections go back
- The colors look a tiny bit pale (really only marginally)
- The case reflects a little

PS:
Do not listen to minimalist 5-line reviews with only one star. Either someone has had a bad day and wants to get rid of his frustration or he / she has just caught a "Monday model", in which the missing DVI output and the lighting was uneven. Send unit for manufacturing defects back to Amazon and almost certainly the replacement model is then absolutely satisfactory.