Trends, checklist, tips

Technical progress is also advancing in the field of monitoring. Instead of the previously used cold light cathodes (CCFLs), light-emitting diodes (LED-BLUs) are to be used. These provide a lighter image, better color rendering, and consume less power. A market share of more than 50 percent for notebook displays is already expected for 2009, while for PC monitors the change will take a little longer for reasons of cost. News is also available at the interfaces, the DisplayPort is in the starting holes. It is almost a better replacement for HDMI and can be manufactured cheaper – since no license fees are incurred. The DisplayPort allows thinner and longer cables, higher resolutions and is less susceptible to interference. For PC gamers TFTs with 120 instead of the usual 60 hertz (Hz) could prove to be useful, the devices promise in theory a more fluid representation. A trend is also the theme “3D”. Hyundai, ViewSonic and Nvidia offer glasses or monitors that can be used to display movies and games in 3D. Whether 3D is in a big style, it seems questionable, since viewing 3D images over a long period of time.


The Monitor Trends 2010


For users who occasionally use their PC for e-mails, the Internet, or the office, a low-cost 19-inch computer is sufficient, but at least one DVI input should be available. Office users / frequent users If you are sitting in front of the PC for a long time, you should prefer an anti-reflective model with height adjustment. We recommend 22-inch TVs with 1680 x 1050 pixels or 24-inch TVs with 1920 x 1200 pixels and DVI input, as they allow good readability of fonts. PC Players and Film Fans Watch for low response times. Because high game resolutions require a lot of PC performance, a 22-inch (1680 x 1050 pixel) or a 19-inch (1440 x 900 pixel) is often the better choice. Graphic design and image processing For professional image processing TFTs with TN panels are hardly suitable. Only the more expensive devices with S-PVA, MVA or IPS panels guarantee wide viewing angles and unadulterated color sequences. Also pay attention to a high pixel density, see table on page 75.


Checklist: The ideal display for every user type


Brightness: The brightness is measured in candelas per square meter (cd / m²). The higher the score, the better. LCD / TFT: LCD and TFT designate the same technique for image display. LCD stands for "Liquit Crystal Display" and TFT for "Thin Film Transistor". Response or switching time: It is expressed in milliseconds (ms). When the reaction times are too fast, objects in the image are quickly moved to streaks and blurred images. Inch: TFT monitors are divided into their size according to inch classes. One inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters (cm). A 22-inch TFT has a screen diagonal of just 56 centimeters, with a 24-inch is 61 centimeters.


Mini-Workshop: Set larger fonts in Windows


Many PC users complain about a too small font of the icons, in PC applications and on the Internet. This can be corrected quickly. 1. In Windows XP, right-click on a vacancy of the desktop and choose "Properties / Appearance" from the context menu and "Large Fonts" under "Font". 2. Under Vista, select the "Task" ("Adjust Font Size (DPI)" under "Display and Adjustment / Adjustment" in "System Control". Change to the larger scale with "120 DPI". 3. Under Windows 7, change the font size to "Medium" - 125% "
in the" Control Panel "under" Display and Adjustment / Display "

4. In Web browsers Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome, use the keyboard shortcuts to change "Ctrl +" for zoom in and "Ctrl - for Zoom out" to change the font of the currently displayed site.

Glossary: ​​The most important terms around flat screens


Contrast: The contrast ratio describes the difference in brightness between the brightest white and darkest black pixels. Instead of the static contrast ratio (about 700: 1), many manufacturers only specify a dynamic contrast ratio. These maximum values ​​(often 8000: 1 and higher) are not comparable with the static data. FullHD: indicates the current upper limit of 1920 * 1080 pixels of high-definition television (HDTV).


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