Five Reasons To Upgrade To An LCD Monitor

When I got my first computer back in the 80's, things were a lot different. Small 12" black and white monitors were the norm. And the CRT(Cathode-Ray Tube) Monitor became the norm. Boy how times have changed the look of computers.

If you've still got that bulky monitor on your desk, now might be the time to upgrade to an LCD monitor. They're smaller, cheaper and actually bigger than your old CRT monitor.

First off, one of the main benefits of LCD monitors is that they take up much less space than a normal monitor. They can still give you roughly the same viewable area, while being a fraction of the depth and size of an older CRT monitor. This should give you more clear space on your desk.

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, the quality is there like never before. 10 years ago when LCD monitors first started coming out, they were slower than normal monitors. The monitor would get really blurry during movies, or any graphic intensive action. Now, they have much faster response times and the quality of the picture is much better than it ever has been before.

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.

There really is nothing holding you back any longer. If you need a quick upgrade, or are looking for an improved computing experience. Now is the time to move towards a new LCD monitor.

About the Author

Nerds Next Door is Norcross Computer Repair Service of choice.. We handle all of your Atlanta Computer Repair problems, you can schedule an appointment on our website.