6 Steps To Follow For Buying a PC Monitor

Posted by Dimitris A.
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Aug 19, 2015
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In the past, cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors were the standard for almost all purposes due to their superiority to liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors. Nowadays we have several types of display technologies Twisted Nematic (TN), Vertical Alignment (VA), In-Plane Switching (IPS) and each type have advantages and disadvantages. In most cases most people will focus in the size of the monitor and you should check the resolution. If you aren't sure where to begin, this article will teach you with 6 Steps To Follow For Buying a PC Monitor for your computer and the factors you will need to consider: aspect ratio,sizeresolutionbrightness and contrast,  Response time - Physical adjustments which consider very important in our days. For Gaming , Professional use (if you are designer) and for Regular use at home watching movies.

Decide on an aspect ratio. The aspect ratio of a monitor is the ratio between the width and the height. In the earlier years of the last decade, the 16:10 aspect ratio was the most popular among HD monitors. More recently, the 16:9 "true widescreen" ratio has started taking over. In addition, the 16:9 ratio is the same ratio used by widescreen movies. Unless you specifically need a 16:10 monitor, 16:9 will be the more convenient choice. For Video Games are mainly made for the 16:9 aspect ratio and 16:9 computer displays therefore offer the best compatibility. 16:9 video games are letterboxed on a 16:10 or 4:3 display or have reduced field of view 4:3 monitors have the best compatibility with older games. Movies usually are in 2.39:1, 16:9 or 1.85:1. 16:9 computer displays have the best compatibility.  Read More
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