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