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Looking for bright images that won't flicker or cause eye fatigue? Then an LCD monitor
.There are a many types of LCD monitors to choose from, each of which is suited to a different type of user. See the explanations below to learn about what your needs may be when it comes to an LCD.
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General Home Use You want something well priced, but that performs well and has a good warranty -- especially if you have kids in the house. Typically most manufacturers, like Dell and Gateway, will offer an LCD Monitor upgrade for an additional $100 to $200 with the purchase of a desktop computer
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Student You are probably living in a dorm so you will want something that doesn't take up too much space and is lightweight and portable. Oh, and cost. Budget-friendly models are key for poor students, but who says you have to sacrifice quality? Aside from studying, you'll probably want to watch movies |
Business Reliability is key. Plus, you want to reduce eye strain since you'll be spending hours in front of this etch-a-sketch. Look for an adjustable stand to maximize your viewing angle. Other than that, forget any extra frills. If you want to spend extra money, use it to get a bigger screen. Having extra room will help multitask and stay organized without wasting time.
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Digital Imaging You are an artiste. You must have high quality images to see exactly what is going down to the nearest megapixel. A monitor needs to have high resolution, excellent color rendition and a great contrast ratio. Not to mention it should be reliable, consistent and as big as possible. |
Gaming It all comes down to high resolution and speed. Look for high refresh rates and high contrast ratio. The model featured above displays a whopping 97 percent of the color spectrum -- a first for LCDs. A large display is another must-have for the hotter than hot gaming experience.
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Video Imaging LCDs with big displays, accurate color and speedy uptake are what you want for editing digital videos and creating other video images or watching movies.
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Pixel-Response Time
This measurement (in milliseconds) is supposed to give you an idea of how well the screen is at rendering moving images, which is important for gaming and watching or editing movies. It is what determines how much blurring or "ghosting" you get. Unfortunately, since manufacturers find these calculations through various means, it isn't always a very accurate way of comparing between brands.
Size
This is pretty self explanatory. However, choosing a size is not always easy. Most often though a 15" screen
Resolution
This is what gives you sharp, clear images. It also determines how much of an image you can see before you have to begin scrolling. Viewability on an LCD will naturally be greater than on a CRT.
Adjustability
Some LCDs allow you to mount them on a wall, tilt them, or change from landscape to portrait mode.
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