4 common myth of LCD-monitors, which many believe to be true

LCDs have superseded their outdated CRT predecessors for more than 10 years ago. LCD technology is not standing still and develops, creating a lot of misconceptions about their benefits, choice and service. Here are the most popular ones.

Myth number 1: IPS - the coolest matrix

"If you buy a monitor, only the IPS and in any case not TN», - advice that you have heard many times from my friends, and of which read on the Internet. Part of it is true, but do not blindly follow it.

IPS and TN - these are two different technologies. IPS does have better color reproduction and viewing angles compared to TN. However, the latter has a higher refresh rate and a smaller response time. For professional gamers the best choice will be, oddly enough, monitors with TN-matrix, while for the majority of ordinary users would be preferable to IPS.

As eight-processor quad-core is not always better, and IPS-monitors are not always better than TN. If we compare the TN and IPS monitors are the same price category, the naked eye will IPS markedly superior. But if we compare cheap monitor with IPS-matrix and expensive to TN, the difference will already be difficult to notice.

It turns out that the IPS is not always steeper TN, no matter what anyone said.

Myth number 2: LED LCD better

Another contrived view not having under a base. In conventional LCD monitors used CCFL backlight (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp), i.e. the fluorescent lamp of the cold cathode. Newer - LED (Light Emitting Diodes), ie the LED backlight. Technically monitors both lighting types are LCD, but marketers are presented with monitors with LED-backlit like some separate class.

LED lights can be of two types: a side (edge-lit) - where the LEDs are located at the edges of the matrix And the light in the end, and the complete (full-array) - when the light sources are arranged behind the matrix of all its area. Most monitors are backlit first type, because it is more accessible. But all of those notorious advantages like high contrast and brightness can provide a complete lighting, which is more expensive and there is not everywhere.

Therefore, a conventional monitor with a LED-backlight has, in fact, the only advantage, namely lower power consumption.

Myth number 3: Generally arm

Most of the manuals for the computer are advised to have the monitor at a distance of 50-60 cm. It is believed that this is the ideal distance for an eye, makes it possible not to strain your eyes.

In fact, there is no scientific evidence of this fact, what the expert says ergonomic Dennis R. Ankrum (Dennis R. Ankrum). There is the concept of rest of accommodation, which, if not go into details, means the ability of the eyes without strain to focus on subjects in a natural way. The distance at which it manifests itself, is not constant and varies depending on the lighting, the type of object, or simply with age.

Come up with a golden rule for all is impossible: some people need a minimum of 60 cm, while others do not feel any negative impacts and at a close distance. Thus Ankrum notes that the increase in the distance of more than 80 cm has no effect on reducing eyestrain.

Myth number 4: Do not buy unknown brands monitors

The brand is important when choosing a TV, but when buying a monitor for the computer it has little influence on that. In fact, you can buy a really high-quality monitor from relatively little-known brands.

When choosing you subconsciously prefer LG and Dell both familiar and well-known brands, but do not hurry with the purchase and first look at the AOC offers, NEC and Hazro. Their products are much cheaper than similar quality monitors, even on mid-range manufacturers like Asus and ViewSonic.

Before you decide, read reviews on the Internet, go to the nearest store and vending vote monitor yourself. Expensive does not always mean better.