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Monitors.(SPECIAL COMPUTER SECTION)(Buyers guide)
More new LCD monitors have screens 19 inches or larger, many of them wide screens. Those displays don't cost much more than 17-inch LCDs with squarish screens, and you'll appreciate the extra space if you watch videos, edit photos, or keep several windows open at once. You can often pay less than the prices in the Ratings if you buy a display bundled with a new computer. There might be only a $50 to $150 charge to upgrade from a basic display to one of these models, except with Apple, which charges full price.
The viewing angle on LCD screens continues to improve, reducing the likelihood that images will appear dim when seen from off-center. That's important if several users will be looking at the screen together, less so if there's typically one viewer sitting right in front of the screen.
For maximum convenience, look for a display with adjustable height and the ability to swivel from side to side and tilt up and down. Some displays can rotate from landscape (good for photos, video, and spreadsheets) to portrait mode (good for Web pages and text documents).
Virtually all new monitors have a DVI input, required for use with certain video cards; a cable may or may not be included. Some models have a USB hub for connecting MP3 players, USB thumb drives, and other devices. Some displays have built-in speakers or iPod docks, so you can listen to music through the speakers or view photos and videos from your iPod on the screen.
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