Buying Guide:LCD Monitors
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Like many electronic devices including computer monitors have a long list of specifications. The most important, we have listed here:
Screen Size: Always take the biggest screen you can afford. You can read better on screen and it fit more content into the visible range. The size is measured diagonally in inches. The common sizes are 15, 17, 19 and 21 inches. In the item description in addition to the screen size in inches, the width of the bezel, and a reference to the actual screen size should be specified.
Screen resolution: The resolution is in pixels per inch (ppi = pixels measured per inch) or pixels per inch (dpi = dots per inch). There is a horizontal and a vertical figure, these numbers are bigger, the better the resolution. Most users use a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels per inch or dpi. CRT monitors are optimized for multiple resolutions, LCD monitors usually only for one. Compare different LCD monitors best described in terms of its standard resolution.
Distance between the dots (Dot Pitch): This is the distance between the individual pixels on the screen. Depending on the number lower the greater the severity.
Options for manual settings: Choose a monitor, where you can adjust the settings manually. You can adjust the width and height, sharpness, contrast, brightness, and the left-right or top-down orientation (tracking) as it is most convenient for you.
Computer Connection: A TFT LCD display allows you to connect best with a DVI connection (Digital Visual Interface) for the best video transfer. Please note that your video card must support DVI. Otherwise, as with the CRT monitors analog connections common.
Additional functions: Some monitors have built-in speakers, USB ports for other devices, TV tuner or the ability of the picture-in-picture (picture-in-picture). If you want a monitor with one of these additional functions, then type the corresponding keyword in the eBay search with this book.
Monitor Accessories
The following accessories is also available on eBay and you could be of added value:
Monitor Arms and Renew fortifications: and mount your LCD monitor with a monitor arm at your desk. You can also attach to the wall.
Monitor Stand / Display Stand: With a rack, you can vary the height and to create the best space on your desk.
Monitor cable / video cable: If these are not supplied, you’ll also find monitor cable for computer connection.
Monitor Filters / Screen Filters: To protect your eyes, especially when flickering CRT screens, you can set a screen in front of the screen, which also helps in strong sunlight.
Switcher / Switches: In a switch, called a KVM switch (KVM = Keyboard, Video, Mouse), you can use a keyboard to use a mouse and a screen turns multiple computers.
Bildschirmreinigungssets: were the classical methods for cleaning CRT monitors cause the LCD surface damage. Clean only with a flat screen for the designated cleaning kits.
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