Difference Between LCD Monitors Explained

by Yaroslav Lyssenko

[ 10/12/2005 | 01:44 PM ]

The first generations of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) were built on slow TFT (Thin Film Transistor) panels which could not compete with cathode ray tube (CRT) displays when it comes to gaming. In the recent years the technology has been evolving pretty rapidly, the response time has shrunk and annoying gaming artifacts as ghosting and blurring have almost disappeared, which means that even gamers can now pay attention to LCDs.

The Tech Zone has posted a guide which should help make the right decision when buying a new LCD TFT display for gaming. In this guide the author talks about importance of such different parameters as response time, viewing angle, pixel size, contrast and brightness, as well as type of the connection used between the display and the graphics card.

“You have probably heard it before, but it bears repeating...the best way to know if a computer monitor is right for you is to view it in person. Specs are a great tool for narrowing down your choices, but they are no replacement for hands-on experience. Plenty of large resellers stock a wide range of monitors and some are on display. Go down to every shop you can and see if you can find the monitor you are thinking of buying. You never know, that slightly low spec one you shunned in favour of that extra inch of screen may beat everything else hands down in ‘real world’ performance. This is a check list of things to consider when shopping for a new LCD for gaming,” starts the guide.

• The Tech Zone: How to Select an LCD for Gaming.