Since the monitor that a lot of people wanted to see being the 1st 8bit 2560x1440 TN panel and 144Hz to boot with G-sync, a lot of gamers would love to see.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/...ift_pg278q.htm
tl;dr format
Pros
-Excellent default set up, like really good. Don't know if cause engineer sample or not.
-2560x1440 and 144Hz obviously.
-Inclusion of G-sync and Ultra low motion blur tech.
-No back light flickering (presuming you don't use ULMB).
-Low signal and pixel response time.
-900-1000:1 contrast which is good for a TN panel.
Cons
-TN panel viewing angle restriction.
-DisplayPort only which is understandable being the only one with the bandwidth at the moment to support it.
-G-sync and ULMB can not coincide together. Will explain a bit after.
-$800 price tag.
Meh
-Can't change monitor resolution. Some people care some don't, it has something to do with the G-sync module.
-ULMB's brightness can be very low compared to Eizo's 240Hz tech, may or may not bother people.
-Panel luminance is okay.
-Not great for color critical work still because of the viewing angle and color shifts caused by it.
Now as I mentioned, G-sync and ULMB can't coincide because G-sync is doing a variable refresh rate and ULMB is a back light flicker to reduce motion blur. The function it has is meant to flicker in sync with the monitor refresh rate to reduce motion blur. G-sync being a variable refresh rate module disallows this because it can't stay in sync with ULMB.
I must say, seeing this review. Asus has done very well with this monitor compared to their others.
Question for people is.
1. Price. Can you afford it.
2. Do you have the hardware for it. This is the biggy, 2560x1440 AND 144Hz is a lot to demand out of your system and not a lot of configurations allow that on more graphically demanding games.
3. Do you need it. A lot of people want a gaming monitor and the 1st thing they see is pixel response.
Now, if you're playing something like WoW, DotA, LoL, and such slow pace games you most likely won't gain any performance benefit out of it. If you were playing high paced twitch shooters like Counterstrike or Quake you'd gain more benefits out of this.
So whether this is worth it to you is a different thing. I am using an Eizo FG2421 and know why people like the high refresh rate and it is nice. 2560x1440 gives a nice work space to use for those that want it.
Personally, as impressive as this is, $800 is way too much for a TN. I'm on the boat of can't use TN panels and sticking with VA and IPS/PLS. Still going to end up waiting for a higher res VA high refresh rate monitor or maybe a magical OLED.