| In general, it is difficult to say which computer | | | | monitors with fast response, etc. The first step in |
| component is most important. Probably there is no | | | | choosing monitor is to define the main purpose of the |
| such component. Every part is needed to perform | | | | computer. |
| some task otherwise we wouldn't need it. But there is | | | | Size |
| one difference. With some computer components we | | | | The bigger the better. This simple rule is valid for all |
| have direct contact. One of such components is | | | | computer purposes. With larger working area you will |
| monitor. Computer monitor communicates with us in a | | | | easily work with many applications at the same time. |
| very special way. It displays all the information about | | | | Application windows will not be squeezed to small |
| the status of the computer as well as windows of | | | | cluttered rectangles, the taskbar will look as a nice |
| currently active applications. Therefore, it is essential | | | | informative bar and not like a bar with many small |
| that this computer component is carefully selected and | | | | buttons, on the desktop you will be able to put more |
| that it displays stable and clear picture. | | | | icons for frequently used programs, etc. Because all |
| Currently LCD is the predominant technology for | | | | LCD monitors are flat there will be no problem with the |
| computer monitors. There is no big difference | | | | space on the table. So the only disadvantage with |
| between computer LCD monitors and LCD TV sets. | | | | large monitors is maybe higher price. |
| The only major difference is the additional interface | | | | Resolution |
| electronics that makes a LCD TV set look like a | | | | Again, the bigger the better. The resolution tells us how |
| television and LCD monitor to look as computer | | | | many pixels or points the monitor can display. More |
| monitor. | | | | pixels means larger monitor or smaller image dots. A |
| Usually, when buying computers we look at the price | | | | typical resolution for multipurpose computer is |
| tag. This is normal since price ranges can vary | | | | 1920x1200 pixels. It allows comfortable work with |
| significantly. But the price should not be the only | | | | office programs, web browsing and also good |
| parameter upon which we will make a decision. When | | | | experience with CAD programs. |
| buying computer monitors we should consider the | | | | Interfaces |
| following: | | | | Almost all computer LCD monitors have DVI input. This |
| Main Purpose of Our Computer | | | | is standard for computer graphics cards. If we intend |
| We can use the computer as office tool, gaming | | | | to connect multimedia devices we also need a HDMI |
| machine, designer's drawing board, or a combination of | | | | input. Many monitors have also integrated USB hubs. |
| listed and also other purposes. Each purpose needs | | | | This is very handy to connect keyboard, mouse and |
| emphasis on a different parameter. For example, | | | | external disks. Some computer monitors have also a |
| designers working in desktop publishing need large | | | | TV tuner which converts them into a real TV set. |
| desktops and realistic color reproductions, games need | | | | |