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Buying a monitor: a good-quality monitor doesn't have to cost a fortune--but it's worthwhile doing your homework. (Computing Choice).(Product/Service Evaluation)

Publication: Choice (Chippendale, Australia)

Publication Date: 01-MAY-03
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COPYRIGHT 2003 Australian Consumers' Association

There's no shortage of monitors available and if you choose carefully, the one you buy could outlast your computer. Use this guide to help you make the right decisions when buying a new monitor.

CRT OR LCD?

Two types of monitor are available for home computers--cathode ray tube (CRT) and liquid crystal display (LCD). LCDs used to be much more expensive than CRTs, but prices are falling, especially for 15 inch screens, and if one suits your needs it might be worth considering.

* CRT monitors are still the most common displays. They're heavier and bulkier than LCDs, but cheaper--especially if you're looking for a larger-sized...

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