Their screen size was also very small comparatively. The maximum size of their screen was 19 inch. However, we can see that LCD monitors are way better as they are very thin, light weighted and it also gives a better colour and screen resolution.

They also come in very big screen sizes such as 32” etc. When compared to CRT screens, we can easily conclude that LCD screens are more advantageous as it has many features and options which are not found in LCD monitors.

In CRT screens, firstly, as the screen size is comparatively very small, movies and games cannot be enjoyed properly on them. In addition, we find that the contrast is very poor and the images and videos are often of poor or distorted quality.

However, problems like poor quality images may also arise in LCD monitors if they are not brought from trusted dealers. Otherwise, LCD monitors are better as they offer many features such as better contrast and picture quality.

However, we can all agree that the most important feature of LCD monitors is that they come in huge screen sizes. Due to this feature, there are a lot of advantages such as better picture quality and such. Due to this, you can also open multiple windows at a time and get better viewing options.

When we compare the prices of LCD monitors to CRT monitors, we can find that LCDs are come at a very reasonable price.

25’’ or bigger screens come at very affordable prices and they are also available almost everywhere. Hence, they can be purchased from a good and trusted dealer from many places.

Earlier, computer monitors were mostly CRT but now we see that there are monitors, which are in 3D, high definition and such. Hence, there are a large number and variety of computer screens to choose from.

It is better if you buy the screen from a trusted source as there are a lot of fake ones. These fake screens not only reduce the quality, but they also get spoilt fast and consume a lot of electricity. Buying a large screened monitor has a lot of advantages. Some of them are given below:

Large screens have better screen resolution and because of this, they give clearer images and movies. Secondly, it is more comfortable and easier to use.

Thirdly, bigger screens let you enjoy games and movies in a better way as they are more realistic and have a huge colour variation.

Fourthly, bigger screens can help you open many windows at the same time on the same screen and it thus saves you the time of minimising and restoring each window.

Finally, if you are using the computer more for chatting or instant messaging, then it will be more comfortable for you as all the required tools will be clearly visible.

There are a lot of advantages for bigger screens but at the same time they also have their ill-sides. The cons of bigger screens are as given below:

Large screen monitors usually are at high prices and it hence cannot be afforded by many people. Secondly, it is obvious that as the size increases, its required maintenance also increases.

It will be hard to carry it or shift it from place to place as they are heavy, fragile and big at the same time.

Therefore, it is ultimately up to the customer to select his product. The large screens have both their pros and cons and therefore careful consideration has to be made.

What is CRT?
CRT is an acronym of ‘Cathode Ray Tube’. This tube is charged by cathode rays negatively. In this type of CRT monitors, the screen will be coated with dots pattern. Those dots will glow while the electron stream flashes on them. Three dots are collectively known as ‘cluster’. Dots make a pixel. A single cluster is capable of producing colours. A minimum of 10,000 tiny dots is essential to create an image on the monitor. When the dots are close to each other, the image will be sharp and clear.

Dot Pitch
The actual distance between pixels in a computer monitor is known as ‘Dot pitch’. The distance is measured in millimetres and it is better to buy a monitor with lower dot pitch to get higher display quality. Lower the dot pitch, higher the image quality. Mostly all the manufacturers produce monitors with a dot pitch of 0.28 millimetres or less.

Parameters to be considered
While you go for buying a computer monitor, it is better to consider some essential parameters like:
1. Luminance
Luminance is simply known as brightness of the monitor. The monitor has to be bright enough to display images on the screen with clarity and sharpness.

2. Size
Monitors are available in different sizes. Normally the monitors are measured diagonally.

3. Dot pitch
The distance between the same colour pixels is called dot pitch, which is measured in millimetres.

4. Response time
The minimum time taken to display the images on the screen is known as response time. It is recommended to choose monitor with low response time.

5. Refresh rate
The number of times that a display illuminates in a second is known as ‘refresh rate’.

6. Power consumption
The power requirement to operate the computer monitor has to be considered while buying a new computer monitor.

7. Aspect ratio
The term ‘aspect ratio’ refers the ratio between the width and height of an image. In case of 2:1 aspect ratio, the width of an image is twice as large as the height.

8. Resolutions
Resolution means the total number of pixels that can be displayed on the monitor.