Lesson 1- Monitor component
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Overview
In lesson 1 we'll cover LCD monitors, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay.
The image you’re looking at now is made up of hundreds of thousands of individual picture elements, or pixels for short. The sharpness or detail comes down to the number and size of the pixels a monitor can display.
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
Response Time
Response times for monitors run from 2ms to 25ms and lower the better. 5ms is a good minimum.
Screen Size
When it comes to the size of the screen we recommend at least a 19 inch display. A monitor of this size runs between 120 and 300 dollars, depending on the quality of the display.
Dead Pixels
Multiple Monitors
See the video card component lesson for more on connecting multiple monitors.
Computer monitors are generally very reliable and will last for many years. That said, it's best to buy a monitor with at least a 3 years parts and labor warranty.
This level of warranty is standard for most manufacturers, but not all. So be sure to check the warranty coverage before buying a monitor.
Monitor Reviews
To find more reviews do a search in your favorite search engine (Google, Yahoo) for the model number of the monitor you're interested in.
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