Top 3 Monitor Upgrade Choices!

It can be extremely easy to get caught up in new tech and products. Take buying a new computer for example. It's beyond easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of having a new computer. Anyone would be excited to replace their old Gateway 2000. During that rush of emotions though, some may not think about the monitors they come with. Just because you may have gotten the newest and hottest computer doesn't mean that you also got the newest and hottest monitor as well. If you are going to do it, then you might as well do it big, right? After all it is a new year. Might as well get a new monitor to go along with your new computer. In case you are not sure where to start, here are 3 choices to get you going in the right direction!

The Apple Thunderbolt Monitor is perfect for any Mac fanatic out there. Apple is known for offering the very best in quality, and the new Thunderbolt display doesn't shy away from that principle. This 27 inch monitor is big enough to properly display anything you may need to view, with amazing clarity. The 2560x1440 pixel LED backlit screen makes sure of that. The monitor offers 6 different input ports. With 3 USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire 800 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a Thunderbolt port, this particular monitor offers a lot of room for add ons. The fact that the included MagSafe connector can charge and power your Macbook is also a nice little addition. Again, perfect for any Mac user looking for a beefed up monitor.

The Dell Ultrasharp LED-Lit Monitor is a monitor that looks to base its selling point on one word: adjustable. This 24 inch monitor uses IPS technology in conjunction with its LED back lit display to give off a beautiful image. The height of the monitor can be adjusted to whatever makes you feel comfortable, or just whatever fits. The display can also be adjusted by turning it for a vertical view or a landscape view. The overall color temperature and text brightness of the monitor can also be adjusted to your own personal preferences. A good pick for someone who is... picky.

Finally, the Asus Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor might become your solution if you are looking for an energy saving monitor that is still a powerhouse. This 23.6 inch monitor is VESA compatible for those of you who may be looking to have a wall mounted monitor. The high def visuals, coupled with the LED back lit display, ensure that you have a bright and crystal clear picture. The 2ms response time guarantees it's owners will have smooth visual playback for movies and videos. It is Energy Star approved, so you won't be killing your electricity bill whenever you turn this bad boy on.

There are many other monitors out there currently, and many more to come out during the rest of the year. If you are unsure of your monitors specifications, be sure to look up the model and do some research. If you feel a need for an upgrade, these are some good starts. And should you feel a bit more inclined to try before you buy, it is never a bad idea to rent before deciding on a purchase!

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Are You Really Watching HD On Your HDTV

The Leichtman Research Group recently conducted a phone survey and reported that 18 percent of HD television owners think they are watching HD television when in reality they are not. In my opinion I find this very believable and in fact I could see it being much higher than this. The reason I say this is mostly people around the age of 16-25 are the only people who really know how to hook up an HDTV, but most people around 16-25 do not have $800-$2000 sitting around to buy an HDTV.

The first thing you need to make sure when you get your HDTV is to connect it right which requires you to first of all buy the premium High Definition Plan on you cable or satellite. So make sure you do not just plug in the cable straight into your television and expect HD quality television.

Once you get your cable or satellite box and you have upgraded to the HD plan then your next step is to connect your HD box to your television with the appropriate cables. In almost all cases an HDMI cable will do the trick. It will send both the video and the audio signal and all you need to do is connect the HDMI cable from your HDMI output in your HD cable box to the HDMI input on your Television. Any new HD cable box should have an HDMI output, but if yours does not then you will have to use compenent cables.

Finally once this is all hooked up do not expect every single channel to be broadcasted in HD. Only certain channels will be broadcasted in HD and make sure to contact your cable or satellite provider to find out which channels you have in HD.

Also CNET has a great how to connect to HD video here.