HannsG HS233

Hanns.G HS233 review

Two dimensions might have been fine for the last few thousand years of great philosophy works, Shakespeare folios and Kubrick masterpieces, but it's just so… you know… flat. We're living in a post-Avatar world, and thus everything in life should be popping out at you all the time. Imagine if you were reading these words on one of those new 120Hz 3D monitors. Mindblowing, right? Well, the jury's out on the actual merit of the 3D PC experience, but if you see this extra dimension in entertainment as the way of the future, you'll need to invest in a monitor that can handle the refresh rates required for such eye-popping visual trickery. We've already seen some quality panels burst onto the market (it looked like they were coming right at us), with the BenQ XL2410 and the Asus VG236 offering particularly good value and 3D prowess at £300 and £400 respectively. Hanns-G, not to be outdone, has produced a similar 23-incher for just £280. An intriguing prospect, no? The Asus' price does include the Nvidia 3D Vision kit required for 3D gaming visuals, though, so the £280 you'll shell out for the HS233 must be complemented with a further £120 flying out of your wallet for the 3D specs.