You can get a lot more computer monitor for your dollar today than in the past, so many individuals and business are considering upgrading. When considering a new computer monitor, most people are aware of size as an option to consider in the purchase decision, but monitor performance is also an important factor, and performance spec’s can have a large influence on the monitor’s price.
Aspect ratio, display resolution, and power consumption are some examples of performance measurements you will want to look at. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the horizontal length to the vertical length. 4:3 is the standard aspect ratio. Display resolution is the number of pixels that can be displayed, which has to do with how clear text, images, and video will be displayed. And power consumption is simply how much energy a display will use, as measured in watts. (more…)