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               here are top end photography
               monitors and then there are a
         Tsecond line of potentially good
          graphic and photography monitors.
          The second category is essentially
          made up of monitors which are
          excellent for multimedia playback,
          but have some graphics capability
          too. The Asus Designo MX27UQ is
          one such model.
                                              Asus Designo MX27UQ                              Sujith Gopinath
          The MX27UQ is a 27-inch IPS
          monitor capable of delivering 4K
          UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) content.
          The monitor features Low Blue Light   An Allrounder
          to reduce eye fatigue. The monitor
          delivers 100% sRGB colour gamut. A
          pixel density of 163 pixels per inch
          allows the monitor to reproduce
          sharper images with more details   co-developed with ICEpower and    Blue Light Filter provides five
          and textures. The high-performance   Bang & Olufsen for truly immersive   levels of adjustment. The device
          IPS panel of the MX27UQ provides   sound. Built-in 3-Watt Bluetooth   carries a certification from TÜV
          up to 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio   stereo speakers enable wireless   Rheinland Laboratories to be
          along with 178-degree wide viewing   music streaming. The hardware   flicker-free and to emit low blue
          angles. The LED-backlit display   refines every acoustic detail to   light levels. This helps minimise
          is stated to cover the entire sRGB   deliver crystal clear sound with   eyestrain, usually experienced
          colour space, ideal for photo and   more distinct vocals, wide frequency   during prolonged viewing.
          video editing along with home     range, and superior audio fidelity.
          entertainment.                    The monitor can be paired with     The MX27UQ features a
                                            Bluetooth-enabled smart phones and   DisplayPort, HDMI (v2.0) and
          The MX27UQ has a thin bezel and a   tablets to play your favorite music   HDMI (v1.4) input ports along with
          stylish design. Being a Designo series   wirelessly, even with your monitor   a SuperSpeed USB charger that
          model, the monitor is crafted with a   in standby mode. The built-in   provides 5V/1.5A power output to
          stunning brushed metal bezel with   AudioWizard allows you to choose   quick-charge mobile devices. The
          an Icicle Gold finish. A circular stand   settings to suit the effect you require.   monitor also provides a standard
          combines the aesthetic appeal with   You can access its four pre-set modes   headphone jack. The monitor
          a minimalistic charm. The monitor   via the onscreen display (OSD) menu.   measures 614.4 x 429.5 x 225.4mm
          measures 1.25cm at its thinnest point   The preset modes include Music,   (WxHxD) and weighs 8.0kg (gross).
          and the bezel is 0.1cm thick.     Movies, Game and User modes. In    The Aus Designo MX27UQ retails
                                            User mode, you can customise the   at an MRP of INR115,000 and is       Smart Photography
          The monitor features ASUS         sound levels in each frequency to   expected to be available in the      February 2018
          SonicMaster audio technology      your liking.                       market shortly. |SP

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