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computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:25 pm
by Mojo workin'
I want to upgrade my pc monitor to a 20" screen. I also want to pay no more than $100.00. I would prefer LED to LCD. Which brand/model should I buy?
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:35 pm
by scottw
Can't help with that decision, but I would like to know why you specify LED over LCD? What are the pluses and minuses of each? Obviously, I know nothing, but my monitor is starting to act funny and I may have to make the same decisions soon.
Thanks!
Scottw
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:59 pm
by Mojo workin'
I don't know much about either of them as well, but I did read that LED monitors last longer, have brighter whites, and give greater contrast between white and black.
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:01 pm
by TMurphy
Keep in mind, an LED screen is still an LCD screen, just backlit by LEDs instead of fluorescent lights.
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:01 pm
by Mojo workin'
So, not worth paying extra $$ for the LED? I'm determined to keep it at or around $100.00.
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:44 pm
by Rick F
As I understand it, an LED large screen TV is cheaper to operate and runs a cooler. Not sure it's worth paying extra $$ for an LED monitor for computer use though. I could be wrong, but that is what I've heard.
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:50 pm
by Rochester2013
Re: computer monitors
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:31 am
by TMurphy
Mojo workin' wrote:So, not worth paying extra $$ for the LED? I'm determined to keep it at or around $100.00.
I think at your price point, you'll probably get a higher resolution screen without the LED backlighting. LED backlit screens do have all the benefits you mentioned, but you pay for 'em.