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Computer monitors have come a long way since the old days, when they were bulky and heavy. Nowadays, with LCD technology replacing the cathode ray tubes, monitors are slimmer, lighter and brighter, and they even use less energy. Our expert reviews of monitors make comparison shopping a breeze. Need a little more information? Read the Computer Monitor Buying Guide before you buy.
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If you're shopping for a computer monitor, you're going to have many options. To ensure you get the best price without sacrificing performance, compare prices online before you buy. We've stacked up shopping deals from retailers across the Web so you can easily compare prices on computer monitors.
How Computer Monitors Work
Chances are you're reading this on a computer monitor. Do you know what's going on behind the scenes? Find out all about it, including dot pitch, refresh rates and the signals flowing along the graphics cable. Learn more about how computer monitors work.

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The Hewlett-Packard w2408 is a 24-inch LCD monitor designed for value-minded consumers and office users. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....

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Acer Et.bv3rp.d04 17" V Epeat Lcd Black
Stylish and powerful, the Acer V173 is a 17-inch monitor which has a 1280 1024 resolution that is suitable for watching high-definition movies and videos. This Acer LCD monitor has a high contrast ratio, allowing you to view every minute detail of the scene. The Acer V173s twisted nematic panel technology avoids shadow-trail and ghosting artifacts, while watching movies. With VGA and DVI inputs, you can connect the monitor to desktops, DVD-players and laptops. The non-glare screen treatment of this 17-inch monitor reduces reflections on the screen, providing a comfortable and clear viewing experience. Being VESA mount compatible, this Acer LCD monitor can be mounted on the wall using VESA standard mounts. As the Acer V173 is Energy Star qualified, hence, power consumption is low.

$151.05
Acer Et.bv3rp.d04 Lcd Flat Panel Display
Stylish and powerful, the Acer V173 is a 17-inch monitor which has a 1280 1024 resolution that is suitable for watching high-definition movies and videos. This Acer LCD monitor has a high contrast ratio, allowing you to view every minute detail of the scene. The Acer V173s twisted nematic panel technology avoids shadow-trail and ghosting artifacts, while watching movies. With VGA and DVI inputs, you can connect the monitor to desktops, DVD-players and laptops. The non-glare screen treatment of this 17-inch monitor reduces reflections on the screen, providing a comfortable and clear viewing experience. Being VESA mount compatible, this Acer LCD monitor can be mounted on the wall using VESA standard mounts. As the Acer V173 is Energy Star qualified, hence, power consumption is low.

$127.40
Hp Nl773a8aba-hp Promo La2405wg Widescreen Lcd Monitor - Kit
The sleek and stylish design of the ENERGY STAR rated HP Compaq LA2405wg monitor makes your desktop look highly presentable and attractive. A dynamic contrast ratio of 3000:1 in this HP widescreen monitor produces deep blacks and rich whites, making your viewing experience more pleasurable and realistic. With a screen resolution of up to 1920 x 1200, this 24-inch LCD monitor produces high-quality visuals, ideal for working, gaming, and movie-watching. Use the slider stand in order to adjust this HP widescreen monitor the way you want it to be for comfortable viewing. Its adjustable tilt, pivot head rotation, and height adjustments make it easy to position this 24-inch LCD monitor as per your needs. The VGA and HDCP-compliant DVI inputs, DisplayPort, and included USB port further improve the connectivity options in the HP Compaq LA2405wg.

$358.56

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Computer Monitor FAQ

Touch-screen monitors have become more and more commonplace as their price has steadily dropped over the past decade. There are three basic systems that are used to recognize a person's touch: resistive, capacitive, and surface acoustic wave. Learn more about how touch-screen monitors work.
The name "liquid crystal" sounds like a contradiction. We think of a crystal as a solid material like quartz, usually hard as rock, and a liquid is obviously different. How could any material combine the two? Learn how liquid crystal displays work.
Most likely, you have purchased a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor based on Sony's Trinitron technology. These monitors use an aperture grill instead of a shadow mask, and the aperture grill causes the lines. Learn more about CRT monitors.

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