| There are many times when one opts to | | | | disadvantages. CRT monitors still have |
| junk the computer monitor being used and | | | | some advantages over LCD monitors, |
| go in for a new one. This decision is | | | | including price, response time, color |
| sometimes a forced one, since the | | | | quality, etc., though LCD monitors are |
| monitor may just decide to give up its | | | | the latest ?in thing? and offer amazing |
| ghost and refuse to work, no matter how | | | | brightness and clarity. |
| much one pleads with or threatens it. At | | | | Once this decision has been made, the |
| such times, the user suddenly finds | | | | next is to compare the specifications of |
| himself in the market for a new monitor, | | | | various models in the monitor category |
| irrespective of whether he likes it or | | | | selected. The important specifications |
| not. | | | | include native resolution, panel size, |
| Walking into a store and plumping for | | | | viewing angle (both horizontal and |
| the first monitor that one takes a fancy | | | | vertical), contrast ratio, response |
| to is not exactly the best way to go | | | | time, brightness and physical |
| about the task. There are a number of | | | | adjustments (tilting angles, rotation, |
| factors that will have to be taken into | | | | etc.). Among them, native resolution, |
| consideration before one selects a | | | | panel size and physical adjustments are |
| monitor that will suit his or her unique | | | | important considerations while viewing |
| needs best. From standard 17 inch CRT | | | | angle, contrast ratio and brightness are |
| models to the mega-sized 21 inch LCD TFT | | | | considered somewhat important. Response |
| flat panel monitors, the sheer range of | | | | time is a minor consideration, important |
| monitors available is sure to boggle any | | | | only for high-end gamers. |
| mind. | | | | The type of computer monitor will also |
| The most important factor is your | | | | greatly depend on what one is planning |
| budget. Everything else comes next. | | | | to use it for and the number of hours |
| Depending on the allocated budget, one | | | | that will be spent staring at it. |
| has to decide between a CRT and LCD | | | | Computer monitors can either be bought |
| monitor. Each has its advantages and | | | | from computer retail stores or online. |