Latelybusinesses are buying large format (>32 inch) LCDs for video conferencing,boardrooms, receptions, and for a number of applications such as retailshowroom advertising and surveillance. A key question being asked is whetherthey should buy an LCD monitor (also called LCD information display panel) oran LCD TV. Some people think that an LCD TV is an LCD monitor plus a TV tunerand they are surprised to find that an LCD monitor may cost more than an LCD TV.For them, it just doesn't make sense.

Here?swhat is an LCD monitor and what it is not:

A better image for LCD monitor: An LCD monitor produces higher quality images andhas high brightness and contrast levels as well.  An LCD TV is likely not going to offer the same resolution as anLCD monitor! This is could be very important when viewing data.

A longer-life more rugged-dust proofsystem: An LCD monitor is a closedend device with no fans and moving parts. An LCD TV usually has a fan, is not aclosed box and may have moving parts. Most LCD monitors can be operated on a24/7 basis however LCD TVs can not and the numbers of hours that an LCD TV canbe operated should be checked. Typically LCD monitor has a life of 50,000 hoursor more.

An LCD monitor can be operated 24/7: An LCD TV cannot and built for max 6-8 hourcontinuous operation.

Are you looking to connect displaystogether for advertising effect? AnLCD Monitor can be easily connected together to create a video wall. The bezelcan be removed and the gap between the monitors can be minimal and there areconnection outlets in the monitor so that an image can be displayed acrossmonitors to seem as one large image. This cannot be done in an LCD TV. LCDMonitors can be connected in a mirror image format so that the same imageappears in all the monitors at the same time.

Lower energy consumption: The energy consumed by LCD monitor is very less andsince the electro-magnetic radiations emitted are also less, it is also lesshazardous to health.

Monitors can be networked: An LCD Monitor can be connected to the network andremotely controlled and monitored. As a business anyone would want to knowwhich monitors are working and which are not from one central location so thata technician can be dispatched to take care of faulty monitors and this caneasily be done incase of an LCD monitor. Further networked LCD monitors allowfor remote content management and scheduling as well which is an addedadvantage for big businesses.

Should you buy an LCD monitor vs. LCDTV? Consider the different variables and make the knowledgeable choice.

Formore information on LCD monitors check out LCD monitor sites such as Sharp, NECand Samsung.