How Do You Buy An LCD Monitor?
There are two types of monitors-the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). LCD monitors are preferred over CRT monitors because they use advanced technology, are compact, light in weight, sleeker and deliver much better picture quality. However, they are more expensive than the CRT. Here’s how to shop for an LCD monitor. Step 1 Research the Internet and understand the features available. Some of features to look for when buying an LCD monitor include: resolution, refresh rate, dot pitch, contrast, viewing angle, viewable size, response time, brightness and connecting ports. Step 2 Decide what size monitor you want depending upon your available space and needs. LCDs come in a variety of sizes, with screens ranging up to 65 inches in diagonal size. Step 3 Decide what viewing angle you need. When viewed from the sides, the picture quality of an LCD monitor suffers unless the monitor has a very high viewing angle (the closer to 180 degrees, the better). Step 4 Check t
