Buying a Computer Monitor - Four Things to Consider

Computer monitors usually come bundled together withapplications at the same time. A 19-inch monitor is
a computer set. If you have taken on the task ofcurrently the norm with many computer users. If you
handpicking each component for your computerhave some spare coin, you can get a larger monitor
system, you will eventually have to decide on whatlike a 21-inch or a 23-inch.
computer monitor to purchase.* Response Time
As computer monitors are now selling at moreLow monitor response times are important for PC
affordable rates, you can easily get a decentgamers and professionals who do heavy video editing.
computer monitor at a reasonable price. Apart fromA high end computer monitor can have a response
costs, here are some things to weigh when buying atime of as low as 2ms. This means that it takes the
computer monitor.computer 2 milliseconds to update screen images.
* CRT vs. LCDPlaying fast-paced computer games on computer
There are two types of computer monitors available inmonitors with high response times will result in image
the market today. The older type is the CRT orghosting and blurs.
cathode ray tube. The newer type is the LCD or liquid* Contrast Ratio
crystal display. LCD monitors are lighter and smallerSimilar to the monitor response time, the contrast ratio
than CRT monitors. If you are looking for portability, anis only important for multimedia users. A high contrast
LCD is the right computer monitor for you. LCDs areratio like 1400:1 will give you access to more color
also great for the owner who does not have muchshades. A high contrast ratio is indispensable for the
room to spare on his computer table. If you are on angraphics editor who wants to differentiate between
extreme budget, you can get a low cost CRT monitor.two very light shades of the same color.
* Screen SizeThere are many quality computer monitors to choose
It is always better to have a computer monitor with afrom. It is not difficult to find a computer monitor that
large screen size than one with a small screen size.fits your lifestyle and needs. Some popular computer
With a larger screen, you can view more objects andmonitor manufacturers include LG, Sony, ViewSonic
compare several documents side by side. A largeand Samsung.
screen also makes it easier to manage several