The LCD monitor seems to have slowly nudged out CRT monitors and the reason is not very hard to find. The images in the Liquid Crystal Display monitors are crystal clear, and the panel is flat offering about 160 degrees angle view and the images feature about 16.2 million colours. The picture quality is simply outstanding. If these visuals features are not enough the two embedded audio speakers promise terrific audio quality. The audio output is almost stunningly realistic. The image aspect ratio is 5: 4 and the contrast ratio 700: 1. The LCD images are said to be harmless to the eye. Most importantly they are light weight and easy to install anywhere in the home or office. Indeed if it is going to be mounted on the wall, it can enhance the wall like a live painting adorning the wall!

Most LCD brands require an AC power of 230 volts. There is also a provision for safety lock. The operational power requirement is about 36 watts. The display cable may be as long as six feet. The size can be anywhere ranging from 16, 20, and 22 to even 24 inches depending on the brand. The display resolution is up to 1680 x 1050 pixels and this assures the high quality of the images.

The contents will be displayed in answer to our click and the response is so quick that it almost seems immediate. It takes only five milliseconds to respond. It is for this reason that graphical games are so terrific with an outstanding contrast ratio of 1000: 1. This eye catching device is so inviting that it needs protection against theft. This contingency is also taken care of by the provision of a slot for a safety lock.

There are some 20 inch LCD Monitors that offer features like e-colour management and crystal brite. If it is not for gaming the flat monitor can also be mounted on the wall. They are encased in very attractive shades of carbon and silver making the overall effect very sleek and trendy. Some special brands have UXGA video resolution. The power consumption is about 75 watts in operational mode and 2 watts in the standby mode.

There are the latest LCD webcam monitors that offer amazingly life like images. There are built in features like microphone, stereo speakers and camera. The anti glare option ensures that there is uninterrupted picture viewing facility. The LCD webcam monitors guarantee the best audio and video output. There is also an auto adjust facility and H/V position apart from the usual features like colour control and OSD position. The thin edge ultra slim designs of some LCD monitors make it suitable for multi purpose display configurations.

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