Widescreen Computer Monitor- A Beginners Guide To Choosing The Best Widescreen Monitor

By Sam Simms

If you're tired of having the same small screen monitor, maybe it's time you upgraded to a widescreen computer monitor. Not only will be having a larger screen allow you to have more items open on your desktop; it will also allow you to enjoy videogames and movies like never before. Let's look at some of the things you'll need to consider while shopping for your new widescreen monitor.

When you decided it's time to get a new monitor, the first thing you think about is money. The type of monitor you get will depend upon your budget, your computer and personal preferences. For a widescreen monitor you could be paying anywhere from $149-$400. Your personal preferences will make the biggest decision on how much you actually spend. One word of advice: don't buy a monitor which comes with speakers added, for they usually are not very good. They usually stick out rather unattractively, and sound horrible.

The next recommendation would be to shop locally so you can visually inspect each monitor that you are interested in purchasing. This will allow you to actually see the monitor in person, even if you are born to actually do your purchasing online. You will be able to see the actual screen resolution which is something you cannot do online.

Screen resolutions are of the utmost importance, as they determine how everything on your screen will look. This is one of the reasons you want a visual inspection of each unit you consider for purchase. If you view the specifications of each model, you will see resolutions such as 1280x960 or 1280x1024. As you can see there is quite a bit of difference between the two resolutions, and it will make a big difference in what you actually see on the monitor.

All in all, you want to set a budget and stick to it, regardless of the reasons behind your purchasing a new, widescreen monitor. If you blow your budget, you will likely never be happy with your purchase, thanks to the extra financial strain that purchase caused.

Your goal should be to get the best monitor that suits both your needs, and your wallet. There are lots of things to think about when it comes to learning how to choose the best widescreen computer monitor, and we have just covered a few of the basics. Take your time, do some research, think about your needs, think about your budget, and have fun shopping! - 31403

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