Monitors are your window into the computer – everything that happens in your software and applications happens via the monitor. Traditionally, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors have been used for desktop computers. However, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitors are now more and more popular. It’s easy to see why: LCD monitors are affordable now, easier on the eyes, and they’re slim/portable and of high quality plus laptops also use LCD screens.
These are tips to choose LCD monitors that suitable for you:
- If you’re a graphics professional, you may prefer a CRT monitor because they are said to show more realistic colors. If you are a demanding gamer, you may need a comparatively larger screen LCD monitor with a better response time.
If you just want a computer for on-line surfing or occasional gaming, a LCD is a good choice because the various pixels that you find on a LCD will have nicely defined edges. This gives sharp and focus letters on the screen better than a CRT monitor does. - Don’t forget to adjust the monitor with video card support, if you have a computer with a video card that supports a resolution of 1680 x 1050, while you bought a large LCD monitor with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, then you won’t have the pictures/videos fully displayed on the monitor, or the pictures will look much less clear or sharp.
- Panel Size: In an LCD monitor, the panel size reflects the viewable area you can use. Again, the measurement is made diagonally from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner. LCD panel sizes now range from 15 inches up to 23 inches or even larger
- Viewing Angle: One problem specific to LCD monitors is the fact that you cannot see what is displayed if you move off to the side of the monitor too much. A greater viewing angle is therefore typically better – especially if you need to show presentations to others on the LCD screen very often.