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#822 - Viewsonic VX2435wm 24" LCD |
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Written by Rodney Reynolds
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Saturday, 05 May 2007 |
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Specifications:
While there are a lot of technical information listed below
there are a few key features to look out for when selecting a LCD.
With so many display choices out there, you might be confused what to purchase.
There are two display
options for a desktop computer system, the older but very adorable CRT or newer
LCD (sometimes referred to as TFT). CRT or Cathode Ray Tube is a dated
technology but does offer excellent color, especially in dark gaming
environments. The disadvantage to CRTs is they cause eyestrain and are very
heavy. So I would rule them out and go with a Liquid Crystal Display. There are
two different formats to choose from: Fullscreen and Widescreen. Considering
that widescreen LCDs are now affordable, I would strongly recommend going that route.
When selecting a widescreen LCD remember to get one with a response time of 8ms
or better. This should avoid ghosting. Ghosting happens when the pixels creating
the image take to long to switch on and off creating a burred/distorted effect. Also, be sure the LCD has a DVI/HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) connection and/or HDMI/HDCP
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection. I would recommend getting one
with a HDMI/HDCP connection because it the new standard. One other important
consideration is the resolution. Most widescreen LCDs are 1680x1050 pixels, but
the more expensive newer models are 1920x1200 pixels. A 1920x1200 resolution
will result in more desktop space and allows super high resolution gaming.
Contrast ratio should be between 700:1 to 1000:1. Brightness should be 300 to
500cd/m2 and the viewing angle should be above 170 degrees. Finally, be certain
that it carries an excellent warranty.
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