1. Open_Source_Web_Design_Tool : Part I
Choosing The Right LCD Monitor
Looking to replace your old CRT monitor? If so you might want to look at a LCD monitor.
Unlike CRT monitors, LCD monitors dissipate less heat, occupy less space, are much
lighter and cause less eye strain. However, the search for a new LCD monitor can be a
daunting one, especially for new customers who are unfamiliar with LCD monitors and their
features. Hence, in this article we will examine some points when choosing a LCD monitor.
Screen size
The screen size is dependent on your computer usage. If you are a casual web surfer, or a
small business owners than a screen size of 15' to 17' should be ideal. These sized
monitors are the most economical and offer all the benefits of a LCD monitor. If however
you are a student, graphic design or a multi-tasker then you should consider getting a
monitor with a screen size of 19' or higher.
Monitor Resolution
A LCD monitor resolution, or the number of pixels that make up the actual screen viewing
area, is another important feature to consider when choosing a LCD monitor. Most LCD
monitors come with a standard resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, this resolution should be
adequate for most users. If however, you are a gamer or use your computer to view movies,
than you should consider getting a monitor with at least 1680 x 1050 pixels in resolution.
Contrast Ratio
The contrast ratio or the rating of how distinguishable various shades of color are on the
screen, is another feature to consider. The higher the contrast ratio of the screen, the better
the color representation is by the monitor. LCD monitors generally come in either an aspect
ration of 16:9 (wide screen) or 15:9. Generally an aspect ratio of 16:9 is ideal for most
users.
Viewing Angles
LCD monitors are also rated for their visible viewing angle for both the horizontal and
vertical axis. This rating is the angle to the arc of a semicircle whose center is at the
perpendicular to the screen. The default viewing angle is adequate for most users, unless
you require a higher privacy in which case you would pick a monitor with a viewing angle
close to 90 degrees.
Luminance
The LCD monitor luminance or the measure of how much light can the monitor produce is
another important feature to consider. For the casual web surfer, or the small business
owner a LCD monitor with an output of 200 to 250 nits is ideal, however 500 nits or higher is
recommended for users who view TV and movies on their monitor.
Response Time
The LCD Response times refer to the amount of time it takes for the crystals in the LCD

2. monitor to turn on and off. The lower the response time, the less of a blurring effect there
will be on the screen. For the casual web surfer, or the small business owner a LCD monitor
with 8 ms latency is deal, however 4ms or less is recommended for gaming users.
Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
OPEN_SOURCE_WEB_DESIGN_TOOL : End of Part I
Open_Source_Web_Design_Tool : Part II
Choosing The Right Monitor - A Buyers Guide
There are several considerations when you plan to purchase a monitor.
Monitor sizes are the dominant feature. Larger monitors are more expensive. Monitors are
measured diagonally, though the length isn't exactly the correct. It is almost always a little
shorter in real life than the length shown.
Resolution is the number of pixels displayed. This is normally shown as the number of
pixels wide and the number of pixels tall the screen displays. The larger the numbers, the
sharper the image displayed on the screen. Normally, a monitor will be able to display a
range of resolutions with more pixels resulting in a slower refresh rate.
Another big concern is LCD or CRT. LCD refers to Liquid Crystal Displays, and these are
flat screens. CRT refers to Cathode Ray Tubes, and these are the classic television shaped
monitors. LCD monitors produce less eyestrain typically, and have no distortion since every
pixel is the same size and shape. This isn't true for the CRT monitor, due to the shape of
the glass screen. LCD monitors are flat, and thus take less space on the desktop. They
last longer and consume less electricity. CRT monitors are able to change display
resolutions over a larger range and still keep a sharp image. CRT monitors can also reach
higher refresh rates with potentially noticeable results for games and multimedia. If the
computer will be the only light in the room, the LCD should be better, while the CRT will
work well when more than one person is likely to be viewing the screen at once.
For LCD monitors, the contrast ratio is a measure of how easy it is to tell colours apart.
Higher is better. Luminescence is a measure of the light given off by the screen. For most
uses 200-250 nits is ideal, but for those who watch movies or television on their monitors,
500 nits is better. Response time is a measure of how quickly the monitors are able to
refresh their image. 16 milliseconds is normally sufficient, but a gaming machine should be

3. more like 5 ms. Typically an LCD monitor will be harder to view from an angle, and this is
measured in degrees from directly in front of the screen. Some come with glass screens to
protect the LCD display from damage. TFT is Thin Film Transistor and uses transistor
technology to improve the image. These TFT displays are a type of LCD display.
For CRT monitors, refresh rate is one of the most important considerations. This is the rate
at which the screen redraws the images. Rates below 70 MHz often cause eyestrain. 75
MHz is the industry standard to avoid this issue. Dot pitch is a measure of the spaces
between the pixels. Smaller pitch is better, and 0.22 mm to 0.26 mm is the range best
suited for normal use.
Another consideration is whether or not to use integral speakers. Dedicated speakers can
be more powerful and higher quality than those normally built into monitors, and can be
placed to maximize effectiveness. They also take up precious desk space, and unless the
sound quality is important, the usual result is to rely on the speakers on the monitor.
Now that you have the basics on choosing your next or first monitor, you might want to
check out some of these top manufacturers XEROX or HANNS G.
Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
OPEN_SOURCE_WEB_DESIGN_TOOL : End of Part II
Open_Source_Web_Design_Tool : Part III
Choosing The Right Monitor - A Buyers Guide
There are several considerations when you plan to purchase a monitor.
Monitor sizes are the dominant feature. Larger monitors are more expensive. Monitors are
measured diagonally, though the length isn't exactly the correct. It is almost always a little
shorter in real life than the length shown.
Resolution is the number of pixels displayed. This is normally shown as the number of
pixels wide and the number of pixels tall the screen displays. The larger the numbers, the
sharper the image displayed on the screen. Normally, a monitor will be able to display a
range of resolutions with more pixels resulting in a slower refresh rate.
Another big concern is LCD or CRT. LCD refers to Liquid Crystal Displays, and these are
flat screens. CRT refers to Cathode Ray Tubes, and these are the classic television shaped

4. monitors. LCD monitors produce less eyestrain typically, and have no distortion since every
pixel is the same size and shape. This isn't true for the CRT monitor, due to the shape of
the glass screen. LCD monitors are flat, and thus take less space on the desktop. They
last longer and consume less electricity. CRT monitors are able to change display
resolutions over a larger range and still keep a sharp image. CRT monitors can also reach
higher refresh rates with potentially noticeable results for games and multimedia. If the
computer will be the only light in the room, the LCD should be better, while the CRT will
work well when more than one person is likely to be viewing the screen at once.
For LCD monitors, the contrast ratio is a measure of how easy it is to tell colours apart.
Higher is better. Luminescence is a measure of the light given off by the screen. For most
uses 200-250 nits is ideal, but for those who watch movies or television on their monitors,
500 nits is better. Response time is a measure of how quickly the monitors are able to
refresh their image. 16 milliseconds is normally sufficient, but a gaming machine should be
more like 5 ms. Typically an LCD monitor will be harder to view from an angle, and this is
measured in degrees from directly in front of the screen. Some come with glass screens to
protect the LCD display from damage. TFT is Thin Film Transistor and uses transistor
technology to improve the image. These TFT displays are a type of LCD display.
For CRT monitors, refresh rate is one of the most important considerations. This is the rate
at which the screen redraws the images. Rates below 70 MHz often cause eyestrain. 75
MHz is the industry standard to avoid this issue. Dot pitch is a measure of the spaces
between the pixels. Smaller pitch is better, and 0.22 mm to 0.26 mm is the range best
suited for normal use.
Another consideration is whether or not to use integral speakers. Dedicated speakers can
be more powerful and higher quality than those normally built into monitors, and can be
placed to maximize effectiveness. They also take up precious desk space, and unless the
sound quality is important, the usual result is to rely on the speakers on the monitor.
Now that you have the basics on choosing your next or first monitor, you might want to
check out some of these top manufacturers XEROX or HANNS G.
Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
OPEN_SOURCE_WEB_DESIGN_TOOL : End of Part III