An LCD monitor, orLiquid Crystal Display monitor, is a screen actively sought after as a largeformat TV screen or an advertising screen as a result of the highest qualityimages produced on these screens.

Top 10 itemsto consider when buying an LCD Monitor:

1. Resolution Quality:  Some of thekey features to consider when buying an LCD monitor are resolution quality andaspect ratio. In the era of Blue-ray and high definition, it is important tobuy a Full HD monitor and not go with HD ready.

2. Number of USB Hubs: These hubs usually come with the display. They proveto be very useful for plugging various media devices directly to the displayvs. going through a central medial player.

3. Pixel Defects: Sometimes, when the same image is left on the screen for long, thepixels get worn out or are dead. This develops a black or white dot on thescreen, thus not producing any image in that area. Pixel defects may be as aresult of manufacturing defects. Make sure the warranty covers Pixel defects orspotting defects.

4. Attached Speaker Evaluation: Some monitors come with attached speaker systems.This is usually expensive when compared to the separate speaker system andusually poor quality than a stand alone system. If such an attached speakersystem is available in the monitor, then it should be noted that a quick-mutebutton and readily accessible volume controls should be available in themonitor itself.

5. Viewing Angle: Most new LCD monitors have wide viewing angles. It is important toconsider viewing-angle performance if you plan to use the monitor to viewimages or movies. The best way to judge is to see the unit in person.

6. Digitalinterfaces: Data interfaces are veryimportant for businesses. For example, as a business you would like to remotelymanage and control the various LCD monitors. Businesses should stronglyconsider LCD information display (also called Professional Displays) vs. an LCDTV. The Professional Displays come with the right variety of interfaces. Ifentertainment and TV show watching are the only concerns then interfaces areless important as most LCD monitors come with adequate interfaces.

7. BrightPixel Elimination Feature: New LCDmonitors have bright pixel elimination feature that ensures if a failed pixeloccurs on the monitor, it is effectively invisible to the viewer. Not amust-have but a good feature to have.

8.Configuration Programming Software:Included programs that let you configure display settings using your computerkeyboard or mouse are a big improvement over struggling with tiny front-panelbuttons.

9. PortraitCapability: Increasingly portraitformat is being used for exhibitions and store displays. Be sure to check thatthe LCD monitor you are buying supports the portrait format. Using landscapeformat in portrait can result in reducing the life of the LCD monitor.Portrait-capable LCDs, however, often have superior viewing-angle performance.Not all LCD monitors.

10. Included Cables: Last but not the least item is to check to see what cables areincluded. Manufacturers often don't provide the digital cable on dual-inputmodels.