LCD Monitors- Five Reasons To Upgrade Now
When I got my first computer back in the 80’s, things were a lot different. Small 12″ black and white monitors were the norm. And the CRT(Cathode-Ray Tube) Monitor became the norm. Boy how times have changed the look of computers.
If you’ve still got that bulky monitor on your desk, now might be the time to upgrade to an LCD monitor. They’re smaller, cheaper and actually bigger than your old CRT monitor.
First off, one of the main benefits of LCD monitors is that they take up much less space than a normal monitor. They can still give you roughly the same viewable area, while being a fraction of the depth and size of an older CRT monitor. This should give you more clear space on your desk.
Second, LCD monitors are cheaper than ever. Just browse your Sunday paper’s specials and you can usually find 19-22 inch LCD monitors for less than $200. A few years ago LCD monitors were double to triple the price of a normal CRT monitor, now however they are roughly the same price.
Third, they are larger than ever. I’m talking pure screen size. The most popular size of normal/CRT monitors was 15″, while many LCD’s are coming in at 19″ or larger. It means you get more on your screen at one time, plus it looks larger and clearer than ever before.
Fourth, with most LCD Monitors the display quality has improved dramatically. Now, it’s not necessary to sacrifice quality in order to have a smaller monitor. In most cases, LCD monitors are brighter, faster, and clearer than ordinary CRT monitors.
Fifth, in many cases your graphics card on a new computer will only support an LCD monitor. The interface between a computer and a monitor can be accomplished in many different ways. The cheaper and most effective method of connecting to an LCD is the new digital outputs which are no longer compatible with older monitors.
These five reasons should give you plenty of ammunition to help you with your choice to upgrade to an LCD monitor. It makes more sense now than ever to upgrade and move to this new technology. In just a few years it won’t matter much anyway, as you’ll be forced to use an LCD monitor. Why not get a head start?
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