Technology of monitor

There are two basic types of monitors that are used with personal computer.

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CRT monitors
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Flat-Panel Monitors

when you are purchasing a monitor it is important to know, you need a CRT monitor or a Flat Panel monitor.

CRT Monitors. A CRT monitor is similar to standard television. Like televisions, CRT monitor size is measured diagonally, in inches, across the front of the screen. Today, CRT monitors are available in various sizes, i.e., 15, 17, 19, 21, and 22 inches. The large size monitors are more expensive and allow you to view more information on the screen at once.

Flat Panel / LCD. A flat panel monitor is also called LCD monitor. A flat panel monitor takes up less desk space and also consumes less power. Flat panel monitors are available with different sizes such as 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, and 23 inches. Flat panel monitors are commonly used in mobile devices such as laptop and table PCs. Similarly, smart phones, PDAs calculators have LCD screens.

There are two main categories of LCDs. These are

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Active Matrix LCD
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Passive Matrix LCD

Resolution

The quality of monitor screen depends on its resolution, which is generally proportional to the size of screen.

15" monitor typically has a resolution of 800 x 600 / 1,024 x 768

17" monitor typically has a resolution of 1,280 x 1,024

19" monitor typically has a resolution of 1,280 x 1024

21" monitor typically has a resolution of 1,600 x 1,200.

Once you have reviewed the appropriate information and believe that you are ready to make a purchase of a new monitor, ensure that the source which you plan on purchasing the monitor from is a reputable source and you have reviewed our section on what to look out for when purchasing over the Internet.

Strangely people give little thought when buying a computer monitor, even though it makes a big difference to your eyes and therefore the quality of the experience when on your computer.

Dot Pitch measures the distance between pixels of the same color. It makes sense then the smaller the distance between the pixels the clearer the image displayed as more pixels that will be displayed per fixed area on the screen.

The refresh rate is also an important aspect when buying a screen. This refers to the number of times the screen is redrawn or updated per second, the higher the refresh rate the more often the screen is updated. The recommended refresh rate is 75MHz, for a standard monitor.

Yes size is important. These day sizes range from 15" all the way up to 29". A large display size will mean greater cost. Price will play a part, but make sure you choose a screen that meets your needs, ie if you plan to spend a large amount of time at the computer, pick at least a 19" or above screen to avoid eye strain.

This may seem odd, but the brightness of the screen can on different areas of the screen. Some monitors can have bright and dull areas. You want to ensure you pick a monitor that minimises this variation.

There is so much choice out there these days that you really need to do some research first, check out online reviews and talk to your local computer stores. You want to buy a computer monitor that fits your budget but that also is nice to work with.

correct! i have been using an Acer185W80PS and the resolution you say is correct!