| When purchasing a new computer, or even just | | | | What does that mean essentially? It's relatively |
| upgrading parts, your monitor size plays a major role in | | | | negligible when viewing things from a few feet away, |
| satisfactory use of your computer. The first thing that | | | | but if you need to see more detail and clarity, it would |
| should come to mind is how you will use your | | | | be best to get a higher resolution with a larger sized |
| computer. | | | | screen. |
| For instance, if you'll be using graphics programs, which | | | | The best rule for your operating system is to display it |
| may entail manipulating photos or creating design | | | | at the monitor's 'native' resolution. That basically means |
| pieces, larger sized monitors are best because they | | | | the highest resolution the monitor can display. Images |
| provide you with a larger "canvas" to work with. Not | | | | will be their sharpest at that resolution and easier on |
| only will you need to be able to see the image(s), you'll | | | | your eyes. |
| need to be able to use tool bars or see smaller | | | | One last thing to consider is space. If you don't have |
| information windows while working. If you're a big fan | | | | room for a larger screen, grab a smaller one. |
| of watching movies on your computer, a larger screen | | | | Technology is better now, so smaller sized screens |
| would benefit you as well. | | | | can provide good viewing as well as larger ones. |
| Resolution, the height and width of the total number of | | | | Size may matter in certain aspects, but it always |
| pixels on screen plays a major factor in choosing a | | | | comes down to personal taste. Find one that suits |
| particular size of screen. It is possible to have two | | | | your needs with the style you're looking for and you'll |
| different sized monitors, but have the same resolution. | | | | more likely be satisfied with your new monitor. |