Amazon Monitors - Computer Monitors for All Needs
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History of Computer Monitors
Every desktop computer needs a monitor. This is a device which shows the desktop, application windows and provides an interface from the computer to the user. In early days dedicated computer monitors were rare, monochromatic (no colors) and expensive. First home computers like Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum used existing ordinary TV sets instead of monitors. Fortunately, good-quality computer monitor is now part of every desktop computer. They are cheap, available in many sizes and resolutions, offer high-contrast quality picture and are suitable not only for typical computer work, they can also be used to watch movies. Computer monitors are available in all computer shops including Amazon online store.
Computer Monitor Technology
First computer monitors were built like older TV sets - using the Cathode Ray Tube. Display technology evolved and now we are using LCD monitors. They are flat, consume less power, offer high-resolution contrast picture and the prices are low. However, not all monitors are the same. They differ in display size, native resolution, interfaces, number of dead pixels, contrast ration and some other parameters. Before you decide for a specific model you need to decide what you will need it for. For example, for simple document writing and web surfing you don't need high-quality monitor. Any computer monitor with appropriate size will do. However, for desktop publishing or photography editing you will need high-resolution monitor with faithful color reproduction.
Choosing a Monitor
After you decide what will be the main task of the computer for which you are trying to find a monitor, you need to decide what monitor size is appropriate. The monitor size is usually measures at the active display diagonal. A general rule is the bigger the better. Of course, you don't need to go for extremely big monitors, but don't buy smaller monitors just because they are cheaper. Higher display sizes are usually related to higher resolutions. The higher resolution the better picture. Again, don't look only at the price. Spend few dollars more for bigger monitor with higher resolution, you will have better picture and more place to position windows.Older computer monitors were using 4:3 format, however, newer monitors follow television trends and are using 16:9 or 16:10 format.
Amazon Monitors
Amazon offers huge selection of all kinds of monitors.
Monitor Interfaces and Features
Finally, you need to define interface and additional features. DVI is a common digital video interface, but many monitors have also HDMI socket. HDMI is a standard connection for multimedia audio/video devices. You can easily connect a DivX player with HDMI output to any computer monitor with HDMI input. Many computer monitors have also built-in speaker so you can enjoy watching movies without using big TV set. Many monitors have also USB hub which provides additional USB ports so you can connect mouse, keyboard, card reader and other USB devices to the monitor - there is only one USB cable that goes to the computer. Some monitors also offer rotation from landscape to portrait. If you don't need this feature then you can save few bucks. The last thing that is, at least for me, important is thin frame that doesn't shine. I love computer monitors that have thin black frame with small control buttons. Big Amazon Monitors
Monitor Resources
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Choose Good Monitor
Be aware that computer monitor is the only part of the computer which you will be watching all the time you work with the computer. Make sure you will choose a good one.
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