What is Monitor?
Computer monitors are visual output devices that display computer-generated images. If you were to open up a computer monitor, you would find complex wiring and circuitry, which aid your computer in generating visual outputs.
Monitors are critical to any kind of computer work, because without them, computer users could not see the work they are performing.
Monitors are critical to any kind of computer work, because without them, computer users could not see the work they are performing.
Types of Computer Monitors
As computer multimedia technologies continue to advance, many people now enjoy watching or editing digital videos; sharing funny online animations with their friends, or creating multimedia e-mails with the aid of their monitors.
There are many types of computer monitors from which to choose. The ideal monitor for you is probably the model that best suits your needs in terms of video in/outputs, and hdtv and bluray compatibility.
CRT Monitors
Some computer monitors generate output with the help of cathode ray tubes. This type of device is called the CRT (or, cathode ray tube) monitor. Some computer users prefer this style because it offers a richly colored display and does not break easily. However, CRT monitors can be bulky and take up a lot of desk real estate, be very heavy to carry, and they require a lot of power to run properly. Moreover, the picture screen can distort, display a "flicker effect," or burn out over time.
LCD Monitors
The newer types of display units are liquid crystal display monitors (or, the LCD monitor) and plasma screen monitors. LCD and plasma screen styles are much lighter than their older CRT counterparts. LCD models in particular require less power to run. However, these newer models can be more expensive than traditional computer monitors, and may be susceptible to screen pixel burnout. Fortunately, as plasma and LCD monitors become more popular, monitor repair options increase.
There are many types of computer monitors from which to choose. The ideal monitor for you is probably the model that best suits your needs in terms of video in/outputs, and hdtv and bluray compatibility.
CRT Monitors
Some computer monitors generate output with the help of cathode ray tubes. This type of device is called the CRT (or, cathode ray tube) monitor. Some computer users prefer this style because it offers a richly colored display and does not break easily. However, CRT monitors can be bulky and take up a lot of desk real estate, be very heavy to carry, and they require a lot of power to run properly. Moreover, the picture screen can distort, display a "flicker effect," or burn out over time.
LCD Monitors
The newer types of display units are liquid crystal display monitors (or, the LCD monitor) and plasma screen monitors. LCD and plasma screen styles are much lighter than their older CRT counterparts. LCD models in particular require less power to run. However, these newer models can be more expensive than traditional computer monitors, and may be susceptible to screen pixel burnout. Fortunately, as plasma and LCD monitors become more popular, monitor repair options increase.
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Computer Monitor Features
Monitors have different features that you may want to know about. Knowledge about them may help you decide which one to choose when buying.
Resolution
A monitor's resolution refers to the number of picture elements, or pixels, that make up an image. More pixels mean finer detail. Different monitors display at several resolutions, depending on the monitor size and the computer's graphics card.
The higher the resolution, the finer and smaller the text and images, so more content can fit on the screen. It is preferred for working with photos and graphics.
Response time
A flat-panel display's response time indicates how fast the pixels can turn on and off. The faster, the better. This is to avoid blurring or ghosting of images on the screen.
Contrast
Contrast is a measure of the difference between the brightest white and the deepest black found on the screen, and is expressed as a ratio. Higher contrast results in images that are crisp and more vivid.
Brightness
A bright screen is important if you're working in a brightly lit room. The higher this number, the better. A monitor's brightness and color balance can be controlled with knobs or onscreen controls though.
Connectors
If you want to take advantage of higher-end video cards for sharper images, you may want to choose a monitor with DVI ports. And if you want to hook up your DVD player and watch your favorite movie with your PC, a monitor that includes HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) ports is a good choice. Another port you may find is for high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP). This prevents the copying of video and audio content, and without it you may not be able to view copy-protected material.
Extras
Some monitors include a microphone, one or more USB ports, and integrated or separate speakers.You may also find LCD monitors with memory-card readers and iPod docks for viewing images or playing music through the monitor. A built-in TV tuner is another feature that makes your monitor double as a TV.
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