By Dhee Balan


LCD computer monitors are more advantageous than CRTs because of the former's monitor screen is almost the same with the size of the monitor.Since CRT's are so bulky there is a frame around the actual screen, so a 17- inch monitor usually only has about a 16 inch screen.With 17" LCD, you can also get the same inch viewing.With such consideration, there is a need to group monitors according to sizes.

Small to Mid-size LCD Monitors

For those with limited surface area in their workspace, a 17-inch monitors is a good choice and an LCD monitor will give you the most screen area without it hogging your whole desk.HP 1740 17-inch Swivel/Pivot LCD Monitor provides comfortable viewing with its flat screen that swivels and pivots.It can also be placed on the wall.The HP 1740's maximum resolution is 1280 pixels x 1024 pixels at 75 Hz mx. Its aspect ratio is 5:4 and its contrast ratio is 800:1.This monitor is silver, weighs 12.4 pounds and measures 17.5 inches both wide and high with a depth of 8.5 inches.Its power consumption is 60 watts and it is Energy Star compliant.

Folks who have a bit more space can opt for a slightly larger monitor with the LG W1943TB-PF 19-inch LCD Monitor.This widescreen monitor has a 16x9 aspect ratio and has a color depth of 16.7 million colors.Its a widescreen monitor with 16x9 aspect ratio and has a color depth of 16.7 million.Its resolution is 1366 pixels x 768 pixels and it has Intelligent Auto-Resolution.The LG W1943TB-PF weighs 6.4 pounds and measures 17.7 inches wide x 14.2 inches high x 7.2 inches deep.This descriptions include monitor stand.

More widescreen monitor is the LG L200ME-BF 20-inch LCD Flat Panel Monitor.This model has excellent resolution coming in at 1600 pixels x 1200 pixels.It also has Intelligent Auto Resolution. The display is a standard 4:3 and the contrast ration is 800:1. The LG L200ME-BF also comes with swivel and pivot features up to 90 degrees for comfortable viewing.The dimensions on this LCD monitor are 23 inches x 19 inches x 20.46 inches.

Next in size is the Acer V223WEJbd 22" LCD Monitor.It has built in speakers and DVI (HDCP) connector.The resolution on this Acer is 1680 pixels x 1050 pixels and its contrast ratio is 50,000: 1.It has dimensions of 15.70 inches in high x 19.90 inches wide x 7 inches deep.It weighs 10.10 pounds.Since the monitor is environment-friendly, it has earned the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Silver Rating.This means it met 23 required criteria as well as half of the optional 28 criteria that are part of this distinction.

Another good option in the 20-inch range is the Dell ST2310 23-inch HD Widescreen LCD Monitor.This monitor has a stunning 1920 pixel x 1080 pixel widescreen display and is high definition capable.Its aspect ratio is 16x9 and its contrast ratio is 50,000:1.The measurement is 15.87 inches high x 22.19 inches long x 8.54 inches deep and its weight is 12.86 pounds.The Dell ST2310 has 30-watt power consumption and is Energy Star compliant.




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