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The Asus ProArt Series PA246Q arrives in a big box with vector style images on the side, highlighting the rotational capabilities.
Inside, the screen is protected between two thick blocks of styrofoam, ensuring no damage can occur during shipping.
The bundle includes a VGA cable, DisplayPort cable, USB cable, quick start guide, power cable, support CD and warranty card. There should also be a DVI cable included as far as we can tell, but it looks like a previous reviewer felt they needed to keep a spare. Asus also include a colour analysis chart detailing factory results.
We were surprised to see that the screen comes pre assembled, with the stand already attached.
The PA246Q is certainly not a slimline model and it appears that Asus have opted for a chunky, almost ‘industrial' style appearance for this particular design. It does however feel really strong, especially the stand mechanism. The adoption of IPS technology with subsequent internal electronics upgrades can demand the use of a thicker chassis.
Along the upper and lower bezel is information, highlighting the resolution capabilities and HDMI support. We aren't sure the ‘sporty' red stripe will prove popular with everyone, but it certainly stands out.
Good ‘old fashioned' buttons on this screen, none of that capacitive nonsense. There is a row of seven buttons which allow for a plethora of fine tuning options, thankfully Asus have had the common sense to space them far apart to ensure that people with big fingers won't be accidentally pressing the wrong button.
Im surprised how ugly it looks, ASUS are normally really into the appearance. its very old fashioned looking.
At least it is a good screen technically
I really dont rate the Dell U2410. from what ive read on forums, the calibrations are often out. I think ASUS will do a better job of the calibration side of things. This looks fantastic. might shortlist it for my screen purchase end of August, but id like to move up in size also to 27inch. Meaning the dell model atm with higher resolution is also on my shortlist. downside? it costs 800 quid.
I like the looks ! nothing wrong with it. im not into the piano finish screens with blue glowing panels etc.
Seems pretty much the perfect screen under £500. I wish ASUS made a 30 inch screen with this technology and 2560 resolution. I swear when I can afford it im moving up in size. my desk isn’t ideal for 3 screens, otherwise id move to that.
I dont like Dell as every screen ive ordered from them in the past has dead pixels.
People might disagree on video cards, Cases, RAM kits, but a pure PC enthusiast would never argue on a durable 1920×1200 10-bit IPS rotating display. Asus is da man! for $3,500, LCS 6990 CF and Proart in eyefinity. hmmmm~~~~~~~~~
I think the looks are appealling. the red stripe is slightly out of place but its not such a big deal. I like the fact they have went for actual buttons. sounds such a silly point to make, but my samsung capactive touch controls drive me nuts.
very sexy screen, bit expensive for me as all I do is game and play with friends online. I like my £180 illyama.
Still nice to see asus moving into the pro market, or maybe they have had thse before!