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California State University, Northridge
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COMP 222 | Computer Organization
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2024
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Hexenjagd5ze

LCD Monitors Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • What to consider when buying a LCD monitor – – – – What applications are going to be used How much room you have on your desk How much space you need on a virtual desktop How much you want to spend Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Key features or things to look for when deciding what to buy and how much to spend – Native Resolution • LCD uses a matrix of cells to display its image, causing it to have a fixed or native resolution at which the display looks best Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Viewing angles – indicates how you can move to the sides or below the center of the screen before image is being displayed – an angle of 160 degrees is recommended • Dot Pitch – another indicator of image quality – the smaller the better; more expensive Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Contrast ratio – is the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black that an LCD can produce – helps determine how rich the color will be in on-screen images – recommend a contrast ratio of 300:1 or better Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Digital vs. Analog – if you have a graphics card with a digital videoout, choose LCD that has digital input – image will be clearer because it won’t have to convert from analog to digital and back and forth Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Prices – $200 - $500 range: panel size – 15 inches; native resolution – 120/100 to 140/120 degrees; contrast ratio – 200:1 to 300:1 – $500 - $800: panel size – 15 to 17 inches; native resolution – 120/100 to 140/120 degrees; contrast ratio – 300:1 to 350:1 – $800 and up: panel size – 17 to 19 inches; native resolution – 150/140 to 170/170 degrees; contrast ratio – 300:1 to 400:1 Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Buying Tips – Stick to 15 inch monitors • balances screen size and price together well • Cheapest – Look for a wide viewing angle • good for making presentations and working with partners • indicates a higher quality panel with better brightness and color effectiveness • less tendency to leave trails on screen Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Buying Tips – Try before you buy • actually looking at your desired monitor is always best • do not buy online or by mail unless the seller has a return policy Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Comparison with CRT buying tips – Stick with a 17 inch monitor • is big enough and doesn’t take up too much space • is cheaper • if you work with allot of graphics and image editing, go with the $300-$400 19 inch CRT’s Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Comparison with CRT buying tips – Need to consider power cost • uses more power than LCD monitors • can find low power CRT monitors that have a TCO’99 seal – Do not throw away CRT monitors • contain large amounts of toxins and lead that destroy soil and water • Recycle Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Where To Buy – Electronic stores (reasonable prices) • Fry’s Electronics, Circuit City, Compaq, Best Buy – Websites – low prices, but can’t see what you are buying • tomshardware.bizrate.com • www.dealtime.com • tigerdirect.com Buyer’s Guide To LCD Monitors • Conclusion – Prices have been falling over the past two years • more affordable for consumers – Key features and buying tips mentioned should lead consumers in purchasing the right LCD monitor for the lowest price