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Computer Monitors Buying Guide

Computer Monitors

If you stare at a computer for more than an hour a day, or simply enjoy a pleasurable viewing experience while on the computer, take the time to learn the options available before you buy a computer monitor. Learn the computer monitors basics.

Which category is best for you?

Select the category that best describes your needs, or choose the best computer monitors by price range.

Home or Home Office Professional

Graphic Artist or Photographer

Older or Visually Impaired Viewer
Go for LCD and save the space on your desk. They've become widely available and very affordable. So affordable you can even get two! LCDs may be flatter, but color and brightness are often inconsistent from the top to the bottom of the screen. Get a Flat-screen CRT (tube) for the best printing results. You get more on your screen with a higher resolution, but you can get bigger text at high resolutions with bigger monitors. Buy the biggest monitor you can afford.

We recommend:

Home or Home Office Professional
NEC MultiSync LCD1770NX 17 in LCD Monitor
Rating:
$78 to $370
Found at 5 stores

We recommend:

Miracle 9" CRT Monitor - MT109
$90
eCOST.com

We recommend:

Older or Visually Impaired Viewer
NEC LCD2090UXi 20 in. LCD Monitor - White
Rating:
$477 to $1,000
Found at 12 stores
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Most Popular Gaming Monitor

Dell S2409W 24 in. LCD Monitor
Dell S2409W 24 in. LCD Monitor
$279
Found at 1 store

Most Popular Large Format Monitor

HP LP2465 24 in. LCD Monitor
HP LP2465 24 in. LCD Monitor
Rating:
$560
Found at 1 store

Most Popular Widescreen Monitor

I-Inc iF-281DPB 28 Class Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1920x1200 WUXGA, 800:1 Contrast, 3ms, HDMI, VGA, Energy Star, Tilt & Swivel Stand, w/Speakers
$320
CompUSA.com
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