
An LCD monitor, or Liquid Crystal Display monitor, is a screen actively sought after as a large format TV screen or an advertising screen as a result of the highest quality images produced on these screens.
Top 10 items to consider when buying an LCD Monitor:
1. Resolution Quality: Some of the key features to consider when buying an LCD monitor are resolution quality and aspect ratio. In the era of Blue-ray and high definition, it is important to buy a Full HD monitor and not go with HD ready.
2. Number of USB Hubs: These hubs usually come with the display. They prove to be very useful for plugging various media devices directly to the display vs. going through a central medial player.
3. Pixel Defects: Sometimes, when the same image is left on the screen for long, the pixels get worn out or are dead. This develops a black or white dot on the screen, thus not producing any image in that area. Pixel defects may be as a result of manufacturing defects. Make sure the warranty covers Pixel defects or spotting defects.
4. Attached Speaker Evaluation: Some monitors come with attached speaker systems. This is usually expensive when compared to the separate speaker system and usually poor quality than a stand alone system. If such an attached speaker system is available in the monitor, then it should be noted that a quick-mute button and readily accessible volume controls should be available in the monitor itself.
5. Viewing Angle: Most new LCD monitors have wide viewing angles. It is important to consider viewing-angle performance if you plan to use the monitor to view images or movies. The best way to judge is to see the unit in person.
6. Digital interfaces: Data interfaces are very important for businesses. For example, as a business you would like to remotely manage and control the various LCD monitors. Businesses should strongly consider LCD information display (also called Professional Displays) vs. an LCD TV. The Professional Displays come with the right variety of interfaces. If entertainment and TV show watching are the only concerns then interfaces are less important as most LCD monitors come with adequate interfaces.
7. Bright Pixel Elimination Feature: New LCD monitors have bright pixel elimination feature that ensures if a failed pixel occurs on the monitor, it is effectively invisible to the viewer. Not a must-have but a good feature to have.
8. Configuration Programming Software: Included programs that let you configure display settings using your computer keyboard or mouse are a big improvement over struggling with tiny front-panel buttons.
9. Portrait Capability: Increasingly portrait format is being used for exhibitions and store displays. Be sure to check that the LCD monitor you are buying supports the portrait format. Using landscape format in portrait can result in reducing the life of the LCD monitor. Portrait-capable LCDs, however, often have superior viewing-angle performance. Not all LCD monitors.
10. Included Cables: Last but not the least item is to check to see what cables are included. Manufacturers often don’t provide the digital cable on dual-input models.
As a wrap-up, with technologies such as LCD monitors, it pays to buy the new generation solution as it will extend the time you will use the monitor.
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Help answer the question about LCD Monitor
How can I check whether my LCD monitor is digital or analog signal?I recently change my cable line from analog to digital
I would like to make sure my LCD monitor runs with digital signal, how can I check it?
Where does it say, whether analog or digital signal?
December 9th, 2009 on 5:39 am
noooooo.. get the SAMSUNG LCD 22″2233SN it has 50000:1
December 9th, 2009 on 5:47 am
Much safer and healthier for your eyes — you should have switched to one years ago for that fact alone.
"They" shouldn't even make CRT monitors anymore.
December 9th, 2009 on 5:53 am
T220HD is mine =)
December 9th, 2009 on 5:53 am
In contrast and brightness, the higher the ratio or number the better..
but in terms of refresh rate.. anything less than 8 ms is good .. and 2 ms is the best u can get out there…
December 9th, 2009 on 3:43 pm
It depends on what you want to do. If you're just doing papers for school or browsing the web, you don't need to worry about "response time" (how fast the pixels can shift back and forth).
Since you specifically mention watching movies and TV, response time is a concern. If you were a "gamer", you'd also look for this.
Also, be aware of what kind of video connection is coming out of the back of your PC (VGA, DVI, HDMI, etc.). That way you don't get home and discover that you can't plug your new monitor in.
Once you're at the store, identify the monitors with the good response times and then let your eyes pick which one you like best. Often viewing the monitor is a better judge than comparing the specifications of the monitors.
December 9th, 2009 on 6:15 pm
1366 x 768 Resolution (16:9 Aspect Ratio) means that it can not display 1080i as 1080i. It can only down convert it and display it as 720p. The manufacturers statement of – Standard definition TV, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i is deceptive, as it means it can handle these input signals, but with convert them to the native resolution. Nice how they left that detail out, huh?
Consumers need to understand that a HDTV has to be able to display all the HD signals accurately. If a TV has a native resolution of XXXX by 768, that means it CAN NOT display the BEST Resolution of HD out there, 1080. For that, you need a Native Resolution of 1920 x 1080.
It's just like the Stereo systems out there now for $149 that claim to be 1000 watts. It's a manipulation of the facts. I.E. a lie.
December 9th, 2009 on 8:32 pm
It will work fine as a 720p HD monitor.
You'll need an HDMI to DVI cable for your PS3 for maximum resolution, and you'll need to connect a separate audio source of course.
To convert it to a Television you'll need an external tuner SD or HD tuner. Your cable box (or DirecTV receiver) will have any or all of those outputs that you can connect to your monitor, though again HDMI to DVI would be your best bet.
Hope this helps!
December 10th, 2009 on 2:12 am
You can hook up an ViewSonic VX2025WM 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor, it will work but want better grapphics then buy a new graphics card like a geforce 5200/5500 6200 6600 6600gt AGP version
December 10th, 2009 on 4:47 pm
i have that monitor i am using it now it is awesome
December 10th, 2009 on 9:46 pm
viewsonic is the cheapest shit
December 10th, 2009 on 10:39 pm
they help, but they are not absolutes when determining whats your best choice. Keep in mind dell and HP monitors are made by Samsung. Checking out monitors in a store may not be the best way because people play with settings. Check reviews online for the best resource of which are good monitors. I had an hp, dell, samsung, they are very brilliant. Make sure your lcd monitor has a DVI input. otherwise you will not be able to take advantage of digital outputs from good video cards. The White connector with lots of holes is the DVI. The blue one is vga, its analog, and will NOT reproduce crystal clear images. If you have a money tree in your back yard, apple cinema displays are failproof monitors, brilliant, with firewire and usb ports as well.
December 11th, 2009 on 9:05 am
The SyncMaster 216BW is fantastic dipslay!
December 11th, 2009 on 9:21 am
GO for a LCD, crt are of the past.
December 11th, 2009 on 9:47 am
Response Time, contrast ratio, max resolution, types and number of inputs on the back.
December 11th, 2009 on 10:22 pm
not…. in monitors viewsonic is the best… samsung makes economics monitors
December 12th, 2009 on 3:18 am
Just imagine how much you will enjoy gaming on this LCD
http://www.iris9.com/i9/images/imgdetails?imgid=55318
December 12th, 2009 on 6:33 am
Really?!
December 12th, 2009 on 6:53 am
Im buying one that has a 25,000:1 contrast ratio. =)
December 12th, 2009 on 2:57 pm
not, stupid fuck