| Computer monitors usually come bundled together with | | | | applications at the same time. A 19-inch monitor is |
| a computer set. If you have taken on the task of | | | | currently the norm with many computer users. If you |
| handpicking each component for your computer | | | | have some spare coin, you can get a larger monitor |
| system, you will eventually have to decide on what | | | | like a 21-inch or a 23-inch. |
| computer monitor to purchase. | | | | * Response Time |
| As computer monitors are now selling at more | | | | Low monitor response times are important for PC |
| affordable rates, you can easily get a decent | | | | gamers and professionals who do heavy video editing. |
| computer monitor at a reasonable price. Apart from | | | | A high end computer monitor can have a response |
| costs, here are some things to weigh when buying a | | | | time of as low as 2ms. This means that it takes the |
| computer monitor. | | | | computer 2 milliseconds to update screen images. |
| * CRT vs. LCD | | | | Playing fast-paced computer games on computer |
| There are two types of computer monitors available in | | | | monitors with high response times will result in image |
| the market today. The older type is the CRT or | | | | ghosting and blurs. |
| cathode ray tube. The newer type is the LCD or liquid | | | | * Contrast Ratio |
| crystal display. LCD monitors are lighter and smaller | | | | Similar to the monitor response time, the contrast ratio |
| than CRT monitors. If you are looking for portability, an | | | | is only important for multimedia users. A high contrast |
| LCD is the right computer monitor for you. LCDs are | | | | ratio like 1400:1 will give you access to more color |
| also great for the owner who does not have much | | | | shades. A high contrast ratio is indispensable for the |
| room to spare on his computer table. If you are on an | | | | graphics 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 Size | | | | There are many quality computer monitors to choose |
| It is always better to have a computer monitor with a | | | | from. 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 and | | | | monitor manufacturers include LG, Sony, ViewSonic |
| compare several documents side by side. A large | | | | and Samsung. |
| screen also makes it easier to manage several | | | | |