We recently acquired a new, Asus 27” PB278Q extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price. In fact, we are selling this PLS (Plane-Line Switching) screen below market value, at only $469! We only have one that we are selling for this price, so don’t delay!

This Professional-Grade Asus WQHD LED-backlit monitor is one of the best 27 inch monitor on the market.  Most people looking for higher performance monitors are familiar with the IPS (In-plane switching) monitors. PLS screens are made by Samsung and are similar to IPS screens, but have some  advantages over the traditional IPS screens. They are:

A)     More light gets through each individual cell so the monitor can have a brighter display or lower power consumption.

B)      PLS displays with a higher pixel-per-inch count while keeping light output higher.

C)      PLS also claims to have better viewing angles for color and contrast in comparison to IPS.

We expect photographers and designers who are looking for very accurate colors will find this monitor to be an excellent buy! This monitor is also a great monitor for gamers, and anyone who wants an affordable high-end monitor.

For those who love to dig into the specifications, these will impress you!  For example, some of the specs are:

Design and feature highlights

Screen Size                                         27 inches

Contrast                                               80,000,000:1

Pixel Pitch                                           0.233 mm

Colors                                                   16.7 Million

Response Time                                 5ms GTG

Resolution                                          2560×1440

Screen Treatment                           Anti-Glare

Weight                                                 19.4 pounds (surprisingly light)

Chassis Depth                                    2.6 inches (thinner than most)

Connectivity                                       DualLink DVI, VGA, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2

Ergonomic options                          20-degree back tilt, 5-degree front tilt, swivel, 90-degree pivot, height adjustment 4.5 inches

Resolution                                          2,560×1,440 pixels

Aspect ratio                                        16:9

Audio                                                    Headphone jack, integrated speakers

VESA wall-mount support            Yes

Limited Warranty                             3 years, parts and labor

Included video cables                    DVI, VGA

Backlight                                              White-LED

Panel type                                          PLS

Screen film                                         Matte w/AG coating

Pixel-response rate                        0.233mm

Number of presets                         5

Overdrive                                            No

Picture options                                 Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness

Color controls                                    Red, Green, Blue; 5000K, 5500K, 6500K, 9300K

Gamma control                                 Yes

Additional features                         Grid overlay, photo-and paper-size overlays

Please contact Cantrell’s Computer Sales & Service for more information! Wade Cantrell is the owner of Cantrell’s Computer Sales & Service which is a value-added retailer and service center located in Pleasant Hill, California.  We have been serving Central Contra Costa County customers since 1998. For further advice on computers and computer-based solutions, call Wade or any member of his award-winning staff at (925)827-1200.