Buyers Guide: Computer monitors

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An opinion on the I. T. Works GC150AT (15" flat screen tft monitor) by Glenny My old monitor was getting a bit long in the tooth, it was a 14" Packard bell monitor that I got as part of a computer package about 5 years ago now and was starting to show it's age. For starters the screen was always Fuzzy & Blurred looking and I had to squint to make the text clear and readable, so enough was enough I decided it was time for a change, And WOW what a change. I always thought of these monitors as being outside of my budget, so whilst browsing my local comet store I was surprised to see such an amazing monitor for only £300, I know that ...  Read the complete review

Still using that 14" monitor that came with your Top of the Range DX-66 in 1995? Yes? Do you find yourself squinting at the text? Can't tell anymore whether it's your own men or the evil aliens you are currently obliterating? Might I recommend a new monitor? I said new, but I really mean, newer. A new, boxed, ooh-let's-pop-all-that-bubble-wrap monitor can cost hundreds of pounds, but have you considered buying second hand (or second user as the industry prefers it to be termed)? Many computer users are put off at the thought of a pre-used monitor - not least due to the typically 3-month-only guarantees, but bear with me, and I will try to change ...  Read the complete review

This is the monitor that I have got with my PC, please look over my advantages and disadvantages. This will help you make a good decision when purchasing a monitor. The monitor that I am very obviously looking at while typing this opinion, is the Gateway EV910 monitor that came as part of my £1400 PC package from Gateway. This monitor, (I may have only had since Christmas) has proven to me that it was certainly worth the replacement of PC. While the main differences are obvious from my CTX 15’ and my Gateway 19’ (Size); the monitor came with a whole load more of advantages that I never thought that I would have gained, and also some ...  Read the complete review

● LAST UPDATED: 07/08/2001 ● The monitor is one of the most important and most expensive parts of your PC, both in terms of being able to use it and use it comfortably. Since you’re gonna by spending a fair bit of time staring at it while writing dooyoo opinions and reading mine (!) you will want to make sure that you get a good one. There is quite a difference between good and bad monitors, get a bad one and you could end up getting bad headaches and/or eyestrain. Not everybody realises that a monitor can have this affect – until it’s too late! There are currently two main types of computer monitor on ...  Read the complete review