Laptops, netbooks, laptops and PDAs are more confidententer our life, forcing us to make room for the usual stationary computers. But! The undisputed advantages of this digital device leave him many chances for successful competition. And we still buy these computers for the house. The more so that you can equip it with all the components at your discretion. Here, for example, how to choose a monitor for a computer? It is clear that the tube monitors are already yesterday (if not the day before yesterday), but they can not be found in stores anymore. So let's figure out what to look for when choosing the "today's", and therefore the most affordable and inexpensive LCD monitor: what to do when choosing and what nuances to pay attention to.
Place of purchase
Given that the LCD monitor will serve you very wellFor a long time and will not need to improve, save on it is not necessary. And so the monitor should be sent only to specialized and large stores, where you will be given almost unlimited freedom of choice. In addition, competent (as a rule) consultants work in such stores, which will be able to give good advice and answer many questions related to choosing a monitor. You can still use the services of online stores. However, in this case, firstly, the virtual store should have a good reputation, and secondly, you need to know exactly which monitor you need. Because modern online stores offer no less than a wide assortment than regular ones. So, we are armed with the necessary knowledge about the subject of purchase.
Appearance
This is the first thing that interests us in choosingmonitor. Of course, the wide variety of colors of LCD monitors are not different. All that modern manufacturers can offer you is black, silver, black-silver, white and (in rare cases) a dark blue color. However, we still think for a long time and choose. Do not bother. Choose what you like best, which is better suited to your interior - the quality of the image does not affect the color of the monitor. It is better to pay attention to its diagonal and format. You will have to choose among the models with a diagonal of fifteen to thirty inches. The larger the diagonal, the more detailed the image on the monitor. The most "running" models are nineteen inches (and a little more): and the picture is clear, and the image does not slow down. And in general, be guided by your needs. For professional work with graphics or for games, it is desirable to choose a large monitor, for more prosaic purposes, a screen with a smaller diagonal will do. The format of modern monitors can be square or rectangular. Rectangular monitors are also called widescreen monitors. The customary 4: 3 format is now being replaced by models with a 16: 9 or 16:10 format. This, in general, and understandable. It is believed that it is more convenient to work behind a widescreen monitor, and also to play or watch movies. 
Technical characteristics affecting the image quality
From what technical parametersthe quality of the monitor is estimated, it will also help to learn. After all, you want to buy a quality and convenient monitor? Therefore, when buying it is desirable to inquire about its brightness and contrast, resolution, viewing angle, frequency and response time. How to choose the LCD monitor for a computer, considering these characteristics? Brightness. This is not an especially important parameter. But if you have to work with materials that are initially not bright enough, then the monitor settings will increase it. However, a constant increase in brightness can shorten the life of the monitor, and your vision will not be affected in the best way. The standard brightness of the liquid crystal monitor is three hundred candelas per square meter (cd / m2). Contrast also affects image quality, but is customized to fit your own needs. However, the abuse of viewing images on the monitor with the maximum contrast settings will also shorten the life of the monitor. The viewing angle determines how well you can see the image on the monitor not only sitting right in front of it, but also slightly laterally. For example, sitting in an armchair or lying on the sofa while watching a movie. The important thing is that the more this angle, the better. And its standard size is sixty degrees. The screen resolution is a characteristic of the so-called "density" of the image. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the picture will be on the monitor. In addition, monitors with high resolution allow you to increase the desktop area on your computer and place on it a lot of working folders and shortcuts. And the quality of graphic files or games on this monitor is better. So the higher the resolution of the monitor, the better. Frequency and response time. This is probably the most incomprehensible technical parameter. But in fact, everything is quite simple. Response time is the amount of time needed to change a picture. That is, the time for which the pixel on the screen changes color. The shorter this time interval, the less noticeable will be the change in the image. Although in modern models of monitors this parameter is no longer relevant. Manufacturers have achieved that any "objects" move on the screen without a visible plume. Frequency is a characteristic flickering or twitching of the image on the screen. This parameter is adjusted according to your own requests for picture quality.
Other specifications and features
Energy consumption. This characteristic is important for economical buyers. The more economical the monitor, the less you have to pay for electricity. Pay attention to the possibility of placing the monitor not only on the table, but also on the wall. Many models are equipped with additional brackets for wall mounting. Look at how "dynamic" the monitor you select, that is, whether it has the ability to rotate at different angles (up-down, right-left). Ask if there are built-in additional devices in the monitor. For example, built-in speakers not only eliminate the need to buy speakers, but also will not clutter the table. A built-in TV tuner will turn the monitor into a real TV. Well, if your monitor has built-in speakers, then it would be nice to have the same microphone. It is desirable that your new monitor is connected to the processor using a digital interface and a DVI connector, designed specifically for transferring video from the processor to the screen. The built-in video camera will also not be superfluous for short-term communication via the Internet: Skype video, network games, videoconferences. And the most-modern models are monitors with 3D image support. Perhaps you are interested in such an innovation. Another important parameter of the monitor you choose is its security. What are the safety requirements for the monitor?
- Ergonomics. Visual: brightness and contrast, screen format, color rendering, image stability. Ergonomics of the workplace: the ability to rotate the monitor from different angles.
- Radiation: electric and magnetic fields, static electricity, noise emitted by the monitor (if it has a cooling system).
- Electrical safety: protection against electric shock.
- Ecological compatibility: the permissible content of harmful substances in the materials, and which the monitor is made of.
- Energy saving.
All these (and some other) requirements are regulated by TCO and MPR standards. So if there is a sticker on your future monitor with such abbreviations, then everything is in order - it's safe.
Control shot
Having finally decided on the model and figuring out everythingtechnical parameters, you will have to make a "control shot". Namely - check the monitor for broken pixels. How to do it? Alternately change the picture of the desktop to a single-color background. If in a certain color the screen is clean and there are no black (or other color) points on it, everything is fine. By the way, many manufacturers quite admit the presence on the monitor no more than three non-working (dead) points and do not consider such a product defective. In this case, you just need to look at another instance of the same model. Well? How to choose the right monitor for your computer figured out? Terms like "response time", "DVI-connector" and "broken pixel" do not scare you anymore? So, make the right choice and a successful purchase from you will definitely succeed! We advise you to read:
