Guide to LCD Monitors

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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 19" LCD Monitor 

Samsung SyncMaster 920NW 19-inch LCD Monitor

The Samsung 920NW is a 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor certified for Windows Vista operating system that delivers a more commanding view of whatever task is at hand. With sharp 1440 x 900 resolution and the expanse of a 16:10 aspect ratio, the 920NW is an ideal solution for everything from multi-application projects to multi-player games.

Amazon Price: $393.19 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

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.

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 ).

Great 17" LCD Monitors 

Acer V173b 17-Inch LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $99.00 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

3M Privacy Filter PF17.0 for 17in LCD Monitors

Amazon Price: $63.20 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

HP L1710 17-inch LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $126.53 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Acer V173BM 17" LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $126.59 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Samsung SyncMaster 740N 17-inch LCD Monitor

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Great 19" LCD Monitors 

Acer V193WB 19" LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $124.99 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

ViewSonic VA1926w 19-inch Wide LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $152.81 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Compaq WF1907 19" LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

LG W1952TQ 19-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Great 20" LCD Monitors 

HP 2009M 20-Inch HD LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Acer X203H bd 20-Inch LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $139.99 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Acer X203W bd 20-Inch LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $136.79 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Great 22" LCD Monitors 

Acer V223-WBD 22" Widescreen TFT LCD Monitor (Black)

Amazon Price: $169.98 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor

Amazon Price: $259.99 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Dell S2209W 22-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor

Amazon Price: $199.00 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Samsung Touch Of Color T220 22-inch LCD Monitor

Amazon Price: $258.05 (as of 07/06/2009) Buy Now

Bargain LCD Monitors 

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What type of monitor do you have? 

PerryWilliams wrote...

Great Information about LCD monitors.

ReplyPosted March 01, 2009

lcdmonitorlover wrote...

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!

ReplyPosted August 07, 2008

Christene wrote...

I just got a new monitor for my birthday :)
It's a 24" LG Flatron LCD Cinema display. I LOVE it.

ReplyPosted September 09, 2007

Anahid wrote...

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

ReplyPosted May 17, 2007

Anahid wrote...

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

ReplyPosted May 17, 2007