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Article #261: Buy Computer Monitors

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






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