Monday 31 January 2011

Computer Monitors - What you Need to Know Now

By Marleen Daniels


It is only when people choose to purchase various parts of a computer individually and assemble it themselves that the topic of popular computer monitors crops up. This is very different from purchasing a complete computer set because in this case people would not have to worry about what monitor to pick since everything is already included in the set. Thanks to the increase in manufacturing of computer parts, it is now possible acquire an assembled computer, and that too at a reasonable price, without the monitor dominating the other costs.

When looking for a computer monitor, compare the name brands. Make sure the monitor is capable of delivering the stated performance and quality standards. Once the brands are narrowed down then look at the price and make sure it fits into the budget.

When comparing monitors a person will quickly see there are only two types to pick from. The monitor can be a cathode ray tube or CRT for short and it is cheaper and usually takes up more space. Alternatively it can be a liquid crystal display which is LCD for short which is thinner so it occupies only a fraction of the space. These are the two main factors which will help decide which one is best for the individual.

The popularity of computer monitors is also determined by the size of the screen. The standard size would be one with a 19-inch screen but a 21-inch or a 23-inch monitor is acceptable as well. This is because a larger monitor provides more screen space which is ideal for comparing documents side-by-side and people can keep track of a number of applications too.

In our vast world of modern technology we find a continuing change from year to year. The fact is that these modifications take place in as little as six months time or less. Though it may be challenging to keep up with all the cutting edge electronic innovations, it is wise to do so.

Whether or not we are considering preassembled monitors or not, the choice should not be taken casually. After all, you're not going to want to have to buy a whole new monitor every year simply because there's something totally new available on the market.

The most beneficial monitor for your personal home or office is going to be the one that will match the demands of your personal circumstance. It's really just a matter of personal choice, even though it's a business choice.

Factors like response time and contrast ratio are used as yardsticks for judging the monitors too. Professionals and multimedia users prefer monitors with a low response time and a high contrast ratio. The right contrast ratio for differentiating various color shades should be 1400:1 and the response time for the update of screen images should not exceed 2 milliseconds.




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