Get an LCD Monitor
I really recomend getting an LCD monitor. There are things to consider when choosing one and this lens will help you to do just that. Go on get an LCD Monitor today you won't regret it.
I like this 22" LCD Monitor
Acer V223-WBD 22" Widescreen TFT LCD Monitor (Black)
1680 x 1050 resolution, 2500:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness
Amazon Price: $169.00 (as of 12/31/2009) 
About LCD Monitors
In the opposing corner are flat panel displays or LCDs (liquid crystal displays) commonly used in laptops and fast becoming popular as desktop monitors. Their major selling points are a slim profile and light weight. A CRT can be deeper than it is wide, whereas a LCD with a base is only about a handspan deep. No heavy lifting required with a LCD; they weigh less than half the average CRT. LCDs require half the power of CRTs and emit much less electromagnetic radiation which can interfere with other electronic devices.
In the screen of a LCD monitor, each pixel is produced by a tiny cell which contains a thin layer of liquid crystals. These rod-shaped molecules bend light in response to an electric current. It's the same display technology that resides in your digital watch but more sophisticated.
LCDs tend to be clearer than CRTs which can suffer from convergence or focus difficulties. Their improved clarity means that even small LCDs can display higher resolutions than the corresponding sized CRT. They also make small text easier to read. Unlike CRTs, LCD monitors have only one optimal resolution. At lower resolutions, the screen is redrawn as a smaller area or all the pixels in the image are blown-up to fill the screen. The latter solution can make images look jagged and blocky so be sure the resolution of the LCD is the resolution you want to use.
In the screen of a LCD monitor, each pixel is produced by a tiny cell which contains a thin layer of liquid crystals. These rod-shaped molecules bend light in response to an electric current. It's the same display technology that resides in your digital watch but more sophisticated.
LCDs tend to be clearer than CRTs which can suffer from convergence or focus difficulties. Their improved clarity means that even small LCDs can display higher resolutions than the corresponding sized CRT. They also make small text easier to read. Unlike CRTs, LCD monitors have only one optimal resolution. At lower resolutions, the screen is redrawn as a smaller area or all the pixels in the image are blown-up to fill the screen. The latter solution can make images look jagged and blocky so be sure the resolution of the LCD is the resolution you want to use.
Things to Consider
Important factors to consider when evaluating an LCD monitor include
resolution: unlike CRT monitors, LCD monitors have a native-supported resolution for best display effect.
dot pitch: the granularity of LCD pixels. The smaller the dot pitch size, the less granularity is present. Hence, a clearer presentation.
viewable size: The length of diagonal of a LCD panel
response time (sync rate)
matrix type (passive or active)
viewing angle
color support: How many types of colors are supported.
brightness: The amount of light emitted from the display.
contrast ratio
aspect ratio: 4 by 3, 16 by 9, 16 by 10, etc.
input ports (e.g. DVI, VGA, or even S-Video ).
resolution: unlike CRT monitors, LCD monitors have a native-supported resolution for best display effect.
dot pitch: the granularity of LCD pixels. The smaller the dot pitch size, the less granularity is present. Hence, a clearer presentation.
viewable size: The length of diagonal of a LCD panel
response time (sync rate)
matrix type (passive or active)
viewing angle
color support: How many types of colors are supported.
brightness: The amount of light emitted from the display.
contrast ratio
aspect ratio: 4 by 3, 16 by 9, 16 by 10, etc.
input ports (e.g. DVI, VGA, or even S-Video ).
Great 17" LCD Monitors
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Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu Tilted arm LCD Plasma monitor wall mount for KDS TV 15 17 19 20 22 24 '' inch K-6mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb k717s k715s K92mb K92bw K92mdwb K-92MDWB1 k915 k917s K926wb K-20mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2237mdwb K22mdwb K-22B2W K-24mdwb 1e9
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu swingout arm wall mount bracket fits NEC DELL SAMSUNG LCD monitor LG SHARP SAMSUNG 15 17 20 22 LCD flat panel TV b02
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
Great 19" LCD Monitors
VideoSecu Adjustable Wall Mount for LCD Monitor Flat Screen KDS TV 15 17 19 20 22 24'' inch K-6mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb k717s k715s K92mb K92bw K92mdwb K-92MDWB1 k915 k917s K926wb K-20mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2237mdwb K22mdwb K-22B2W K-24mdwb
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu Articulating Swing Arm Wall Mount for 15 inch to 22 inch TV LCD Monitor Flat panel and Display ML12
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
ViewSonic VG2230WM 22-inch Black Widescreen LCD Monitor
Amazon Price: $222.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu Tilted arm LCD Plasma monitor wall mount for KDS TV 15 17 19 20 22 24 '' inch K-6mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb k717s k715s K92mb K92bw K92mdwb K-92MDWB1 k915 k917s K926wb K-20mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2237mdwb K22mdwb K-22B2W K-24mdwb 1e9
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
Great 20" LCD Monitors
VideoSecu swingout arm wall mount bracket fits NEC DELL SAMSUNG LCD monitor LG SHARP SAMSUNG 15 17 20 22 LCD flat panel TV b02
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu Adjustable Wall Mount for LCD Monitor Flat Screen KDS TV 15 17 19 20 22 24'' inch K-6mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb K72b K72mb K-726mwb k717s k715s K92mb K92bw K92mdwb K-92MDWB1 k915 k917s K926wb K-20mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2026mdwb K-2237mdwb K22mdwb K-22B2W K-24mdwb
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu Articulating Swing Arm Wall Mount for 15 inch to 22 inch TV LCD Monitor Flat panel and Display ML12
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
VideoSecu Swivel Arm Wall Mount for LG 19LH20 22LU55 22LH20 22LH200C LCD Monitor Flat Screen TV 1AI
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
Great 22" LCD Monitors
Acer V223-WBD 22" Widescreen TFT LCD Monitor (Black)
Amazon Price: $169.00 (as of 12/31/2009)
ViewSonic VA2223wm 22-Inch 16:9 1080p LCD Monitor
Amazon Price: $159.00 (as of 12/31/2009)
Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor
Amazon Price: $209.95 (as of 12/31/2009)
LG W2253TQ-PF 22-Inch Class Widescreen LCD Monitor (Gloss Black)
Amazon Price: $159.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
ViewSonic VX2240w 22-inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 12/31/2009)
Bargain LCD Monitors
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- PerryWilliams PerryWilliams Mar 1, 2009 @ 11:46 pm
- Great Information about LCD monitors.
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- lcdmonitorlover lcdmonitorlover Aug 7, 2008 @ 2:52 am
- Hi, I also loooove LCD Monitors, that's why I also create a lens about LCD monitors,, if you have time please drop by to my LCD Monitor Repair lens. Thanks!
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- Christene Christene Sep 9, 2007 @ 4:17 pm
- I just got a new monitor for my birthday :)
It's a 24" LG Flatron LCD Cinema display. I LOVE it.
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- Anahid Anahid May 17, 2007 @ 8:06 pm
- Hi Spuds: We recently received a gift from our son Samsung 19" monitorLcd the exact one 941. We are happy it is great screen. Bright wide and lots of space. I recommend to others to have it too. Anahid
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- Anahid Anahid May 17, 2007 @ 7:53 pm
- Hi Spud: Yes our son few days ago he bought us the same Samsung 19 inch wide LCD monitor for us( birthday gift for mom and dad) It is great to have, the screen is bright, wide and looks like driving on a free way. Thanks for your lenses I did vote for you. Anahid
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