The Best LCD Monitors

An LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor is a flat, thin panel in an electronic device comprised of layers of pixels made of liquid crystals in front of a panel of light or reflection. LCD monitors use little electricity compared to glossy screens, CRT monitors, and touchscreen monitors.

Even novice computer users can tell the difference between the types of monitors and their quality, just by the graphics and color accuracy. Having accurate colors is imperative for many computer users, especially users like graphic artists and photographers or office professionals who need a clear, crisp PowerPoint presentation, for example.

There are many LCD monitors on the market today. With price ranges from a mere hundred dollars to into the thousands, it's often difficult to find the best monitor at a reasonable price without compensating the quality. Here is a list of the top three affordable, high quality LCD monitors currently on the market:

1. Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP

Pros: Text display, adjustability, photo/video quality, and connectivity.

Cons: Slight blur on videos and not as sharp as expensive counterparts.

The Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP is perfect for anyone using computers for artistic, leisure, or professional purposes. This LCD monitor is just like it's high end counterparts - but without the high end price tag. The Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP monitor uses a S-PVA panel which makes for a higher quality picture unlike LCD monitors with TN panels. Although there is some blurring during videos, the colors on this monitor are high quality and there is an abundance of connectivity choices. This 24" monitor may not be the greatest for gaming, but for virtually every other use, especially home or work use, this model ranks at the top of all LCD monitors [out].

2. Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX

Pros: Versatile, value, and brightness makes for less strain on eyes.

Cons: No HDMI port and the stand isn't too adjustable.

Many owners and users of the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX LCD monitor are overwhelmingly pleased with the quality of this monitor. Both inexpensive and versatile, the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX is great for home and office use for long periods of time. Because of its high resolution and lower brightness compared to most monitors, there is less eye strain. With its superior display of graphics, video, and text, the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX is perfect for gamers. Despite not having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, users can just use adapters. The only complaint most users have is with the stand and the occasional bad angles. The

Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX LCD monitor is definitely one of the better LCD monitors on the market.

3. Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW

Pros: Great value for quality and display.

Cons: Maladroit controls.

The Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW is a highly praised LCD monitor with great user reviews. For a 20" screen, the Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW is a great value if you're just looking for a satisfying professional monitor. Even small fonts, as low as 6 points, are easy to read on the Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW. Along with great colors and graphics, this LCD monitor is perfect for gaming and watching videos. The only complaints users have are the stand that cannot be adjusted in height, only tilted backward, and the controls, which are a bit awkward and hard to get used to.