Upgrading To Lcd Monitors- Five Reasons

Boy have computers come a long way. I can still remember my first computer, with the 12" bulky monitor, and the huge boxy computer frame, with the external floppy disk. However, here in 2008 things are different.

Now may be the time to move on towards an LCD monitor. The new LCD screens take up less space on your desk while still providing a larger visible space, and are now cheaper than ever.

First off, the new LCD monitors take up a lot less space than a normal monitor. While still having the same viewable area, they are about 10-20% as deep as older CRT monitors. Giving you a lot more desk space without the huge hog of a monitor.

Second, they are cheaper now than ever before. Just this past weekend I saw a special for a behemoth of a monitor, 22" for $189. Gone are the days when LCD monitors were double to triple the price of a normal monitor.

Third, it's possible to get even larger LCD monitors. Most people never went larger than a 17" CRT monitor, because any larger and they got really huge and bulky. But today, it's not hard to find a reasonably priced 22" monitor and above. So, you can either have your graphics much larger and easier to read, or you can fit more on your screen. Either way you win.

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.

Because of these five reasons it makes more sense than ever to upgrade to an LCD monitor. Keep an eye on the Sunday specials in the paper, as often you can find discounts of 20-30% on select models. By upgrading to an LCD monitor you have the opportunity to step into the new era of computer displays.