LCD Monitor Recommendation

[dmrVA]

What do you look for when selecting an LCD Monitor. We mostly due word processing and spreadsheets. The only graphics would be viewing Internet. But we want something "good on the eyes".

Thanks

Donna

 

[electronicsfreak]

Well when buying any monitor i get one that has a maximum resolution higher than 1024x768 and as for as being good on eyes most monitors have brightness adjustment that make them easier. Also refresh rates can help with that to. I personally prefer viewsonic however everyone has there own opinions/views on things.

 

[rvnguy]

dmrVA,

When buying LCD panels, one should look for what the "dead Pixel" policy is. Dead pixels will normally be dead upon arrival and normally do not propogate after use.

This is easier if you but locally, more difficult if you purchase mail order.

Instead of getting into the several specifications, if you can observe several types close to side by side you can see the differences and select one that is pleasing to you.

rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all

 

[felixc]

For the best stability, be sure that your monitor will have a digital video input. Some old or cheap ones don't have it. Don't believe the salesperson who says it makes no difference.

 

[paulstorey]

I work for a large corporation and we have been running Video7 17" TFTs for the last few months now and have had no problems. No one has complained and all users are happy with the screens. They are nothing special, just standard 17" TFTs which are available at a good price amd are nice and clear.

 

[Frank4d]

When buying LCD panels, one should look for what the "dead Pixel" policy is. Dead pixels will normally be dead upon arrival and normally do not propogate after use.

Or more importantly (at least to me)... pixels that are permanently stuck "on". There is nothing more annoying than a permanently lit green pixel that should not be there.

 

[eman6]

I would also recommend checking on contrast level. The higher the better. 1:600 at least.
You can reduce it if you want, but if it is not sufficient, you will hate it.

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Eman6
Technical User

 

[KevinADC]

If you mainly do word processing you may wish to stick with a CRT as they display text better than an LCD, although some people may not notice the difference if their eye sight isn't all that good anyway. What you want is a CRT with a high refresh rate 80+ MHZ generally doesn't have any noticeable screen flicker, but some people may still see a little bit, but 100 MHZ looks as good as LCD as far as that goes.

Since most LCDs are limtied to 1024 x 768, you may lose some screen real estate if you are using a higher resolution, which could lower productivity a little bit.

The main advantage of LCD's is they are ligh weight, take up less space, and use less energy. But they are not superior to a CRT monitor as far as picture quality goes.

 

[KevinADC]

Another thread brought this to mind:

If you are in the USA your place of employment might be regulated by the ADA (15 or more employees I think it is). So it might be worth researching what type of monitors work best for visually impaired persons.