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