What do I need to know before buying a computer monitor?

Computer Monitors are necessary for all Thin Clients and almost all Desktop Computers. There are four things to keep in mind when purchasing a new monitor for your computer:

Size- The size of the Monitor is usually measured diagonally. Deciding which size screen you would like depends on how much space you have on your desk, how far away you will be sitting from the monitor, and what type of programs you will be running.

Connection- You will want to ensure that the monitor you purchase will be able to connect to the computer that you have. There are 4 different types of monitor connections:

 

       Display Port

       VGA

       DVI

       HDMI

Make sure you have matching ports on both the computer and the monitor.

Resolution- The resolution is how many pixels are in the display, depending on how big the screen is, it will determine how sharp the image on the screen will be. A common resolution is 1920x1080, this refers to the total number of pixels (vertical and horizontal) in the display. The more pixels, the higher the resolution, the smaller the screen relative to the resolution, the sharper the image. If you have a very large screen and a resolution of 1920x1080, the picture will look much better from further away because each pixel is bigger. Computer screens usually have a definition of 1920x1080 and look sharp from close by because the screen is smaller and so are the pixels. People who deal with pictures and video on a daily basis will benefit more from a higher resolution.

Touchscreen/ no touchscreen-  Many people find that Windows 8 is much easier to use with a touchscreen than using a traditional mouse and keyboard (of course even with a touchscreen you would still use the mouse and keyboard frequently), since the launch of Windows 8 more touchscreen monitors have arisen and are certainly a fun option to look into when shopping for a new monitor.

To see which monitors we recommend for your system and needs, contact us.

 

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