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So you want to buy a new monitor?

So you want to buy a new monitor?. Here is what you need to know. says Tom Deno. This is a typical Monitor Ad. LG- Manufacturer W- Wide format 1953T-PF Model number 18.5” Diagonal screen size (corner to corner) LCD Liquid Crystal Display

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So you want to buy a new monitor?

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  1. So you want to buy a new monitor? Here is what you need to know. says Tom Deno

  2. This is a typical Monitor Ad

  3. LG- Manufacturer W- Wide format 1953T-PF Model number 18.5” Diagonal screen size (corner to corner) LCD Liquid Crystal Display Smart Package with auto bright, live sensor cinema mode & time control Special features only we know about! Come in and ask so we can give you a sales pitch

  4. These are the important Features

  5. Resolution • The number of maximum or native vertical and horizontal pixels in flat-panel monitors Common resolutions are: 1280 x 720 for a 15” monitor 1440 x 900 for a 17” monitor 1680 x 1050 for a 19” monitor 1920 x 1080 for 24&25” monitors 1920 x 1200 for 26” monitors Note the 1366 X 768 for the advertised 18.5” monitor

  6. Response Time • The speed that the monitor can respond to moving objects, like in sports. The lower the better. Most are 2 ms or better.

  7. Contrast Ratio • Comparison of the monitor’s darkest black to its brightest white. Here, the highest is best (for seeing all wrinkles in detail!) Don’t buy below 500:1 Typical ratios are 10000:1 and up Note that our advertised is 50000:1

  8. 16:9 Format, VGA & DVI-D connectors • 16:9 is wide format (HD compatible) • Some computers use DVI-D connectors Most use VGA As for the 300 nits, any ideas?

  9. Brightness • How much light your monitor can produce Personal choice as to how bright you want your monitor Most come too bright out of the box Set for your eyes and where (and when) you view the monitor Compare before you buy

  10. Price and Where to Buy • 18.5-19”: $160 - $200 Best Buy, Staples, Fry’s On line: Tiger Direct, Buy.com 21-23”: $250 - $300 (same places) Brand? Tom likes Viewsonic Harland likes Samsung What is your choice?

  11. Should I Buy Now? • Yes, cuz ….. • That old CRT takes up too much space • The economy needs a boost • Your buddy has a 19” and you can crow about your new 24” • If you wait, the new LED monitors will be out!

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