We’re going to walk you through the basics
of today’s LCD monitor technology and what it
means to you, a consumer who wants the best
picture for your pennies. But we’re not going to
leave you hanging: We’re also going to review 10
monitors across a wide swath of sizes and prices to
give you a head start on your purchasing decision.
In the end, you’ll get the picture—the picture
you deserve!flooded with configurations, technologies, and
sizes that might look good on paper or even at-
tractive in the store, but that doesn’t mean these
monitors represent the best of their class. You
owe it to yourself to understand all the options.
What does color gamut really mean? How do you
know if a panel has 6-bit or 8-bit color depth?
And how do those matters and others impact the
overall image quality of a screen?of LCDs
Before you buy a new flat panel monitor, know what features matter. Here’s
how 10 of today’s LCDs compare in size, specs, and price BY DAVE MURPHY
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