Lcd monitor

LCD monitors are available in different sizes from 19 inches to 24 inches and also wide screen category for gaming. 19 inches flat panel displays are also available for basic users. The shoppers should know that the screen dimensions mentioned in the case of LCD monitors are the actual size (diagonal). It will be difficult for the ordinary computer user, who is not very much conversant with the technical jargon to understand the significance of the various standards and dimensions mentioned in the product information brochures. It is therefore better to consult friends or reliable dealers before buying a LCD monitor.

Apart from screen dimension and aspect ratio, there are other factors like Native Resolution, Contrast Ratio, Viewing angles and Response time which are important while choosing LCD monitor. To put it vaguely, Aspect Ratio represents the vertical and horizontal measurement. It will be similar to television screen and in most cases will have 4:3 ratios. The LCD screens display only in a single resolution technically called Native Resolution. Actually it is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels that constitutes LCD matrix. Contrast ratio is an indicator of the differences in the density of light and dark presentations on the screen. Viewing angle represents the preferred position of the viewer. Generally 180 degree is the most ideal viewing angle, but at least 160 degrees will be comfortable. Another factor is the Response time which is the time taken for images to appear through the crystals.