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LCD Monitor Information
What exactly is an LCD monitor you ask? Why on earth would I want one and if I do want one, what’s the skinny on it all? So glad you asked. These are important questions when considering the purchase of new LCD monitor to replace the outdated one you now have for your PC.
Once upon a time Computers had lovely monitors that took up three-quarters of your desk space leaving you a half an inch for the keyboard. mouse pad and a cup of tea. Today there is more room than you know what to do with on your desk, unless you are like this writer. The old CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors are slowly slipping away to computer heaven as the much thinner LCD monitors step in to take over. LCD or Liquid Crystal Display monitors are usually only about one to three inches thick and often weigh less than 10 pounds. The CRT was much larger and could weigh between 30 and 50 pounds!
You might be wondering what this new fangled technology is all about. Well, LCD monitors are able to provide a clear image thanks to its five layers consisting of a backlight, two different layers of polarized glass, a “mask” of those little dots known as pixels, and a wired grid. Confused yet? All this works together and when electrical currents pass through; a bit like all the planets aligning to form the image on your screen.
LCD monitors were first used on Notebooks and Laptops only. But as with any good technology things got better for the little monitors and they grew into the fancy and often quite big monitors we see today. The newer high tech screens are just about everywhere now and pretty much standard with most new computer purchases. For those folks still getting by with their older PC monitors a new and improved LCD monitor is welcomed upgrade.
It’s nearly impossible to find a reputable computer products company that does not carry LCD monitors. No matter what your favorite brand name chances are pretty darn good you will find their version of the new monitors. Companies such as Sony, Phillips, Samsung and Acer are among those offering affordable LCD monitors. As you begin your search for an LCD monitor it is good to know a couple of things. Be aware of which monitors will be compatible with your system and what brands you might be interested in searching.
Size may really matter to you. It’s good to know that LCDs currently come as small as 15 inches to as big as 30. When measuring for the size you want it is good to remember that screen size is determined by measuring from the bottom corner of you display area to the opposite upper side of the display area. Depending on what you use your computer for this information can be vital to making the right choice.
As their popularity has increased, the LCD monitor prices have come down to more manageable levels. The other good bit of new is they are almost everywhere. A search for the size, shape, and brand of your choice can turn up a wide range of prices, one of which is sure to fit into your budget. For the most part prices range from a few hundred dollars to just over a thousand, depending again on make, model and your desires.
High Tech is here to stay and it all only seems to be improving on a daily basis. LCD monitors are a part of that improved technology and a picture perfect way to upgrade your PC system.