Buying the Right LCD Monitor For Your System

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If you are looking to upgrade your LCD monitor, here are some important considerations.

Viewing Angles: LCD monitors are rated for their visible viewing angle for both the vertical and horizontal axis. The default viewing angle is adequate for most users, unless you require a higher privacy in which case you would pick a monitor with a viewing angle close to 90 degrees.

Monitor Resolution: A LCD monitor resolution, or the number of pixels that make up the actual screen viewing area, is yet another important feature to consider when choosing a LCD monitor. Most LCD monitors come with a standard resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, this resolution should be adequate for most users.

Screen Size: The screen size is dependent on your computer usage. If you are a casual web surfer, or a small business owner then a screen size of 15" to 17" should be ideal. These sized monitors are the most economical and offer all the benefits of a LCD monitor. If however you are a student, graphic design or a multi-tasker then you should consider getting a monitor with a screen size of 19" or higher.

Luminance: The LCD monitor luminance or the measure of how much light can the monitor produce is another important feature to consider. For the casual web surfer, or the small business owner a LCD monitor with an output of 200 to 250 nits is ideal, however 500 nits or higher is recommended for users who view TV and movies on their monitor.

Contrast Ratio: The contrast ratio or the rating of how distinguishable various shades of color are on the screen, is another feature to consider. The higher the contrast ratio of the screen, the better the color representation is by the monitor.

Response Time: The LCD Response times refer to the amount of time it takes for the crystals in the LCD computer monitor to turn on and off. The lower the response time, the less of a blurring effect there will be on the screen. For the casual web surfer, or the small business owner a flat panel LCD monitor with 8 ms latency is deal, however 4ms or less is recommended for gaming users.

Keep the above factors in mind and you will be sure to get the right monitor for your needs.