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Which LCD is Right For Me?
Which LCD is right for me? |
| There’s a lot to know about LCD Monitors and Flexi Display is here
to help you make the best choice. Lets look at the three main styles of
monitors. |
Monitors for Computers:
- Built to work specifically with your laptop or desktop
- Has either a VGA or DVI connection. Some have both connections.
- Generally higher resolution than the television counterparts
- No built in TV tuners
- Generally lighter weight than their television counterparts
- Available in 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
- Commonly used for PC-based video, powerpoint presentations, showing
off websites and images and demonstrating applications. |
Monitors for Video:
- Works with most NTSC or PAL input devices
- Available RCA/Component Video, DVI or HDI/HDMI connections. Some have
multiple connectors.
- Some are higher resolution than others and may support HD-TV
- Available in 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
- Built-In Tuners for SDTV, EDTV and HDTV, as applicable.
- S-Video inputs available
- Commonly used to play DVD video, show HD-TV programming, use with cameras
or other media devices or to show continually playing presentations. |
Dual Mode Monitors/Televisions:
- A mix of the two modes, offering high resolutions with multiple connectors.
- Often more expensive because of the compatibility
- Often heavier than a standard LCD monitor, as more components are added
- Useable with both computer and video plugged in at once
- Some may have picture-in-picture or split-screen capabilities
- Available in 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
- Can be used for most any application. |
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