When setting out to buy a new monitor, the amount of choices in both the television and computer market can be intimidating. The top manufacturers in the flat screen market depend heavily on the intended use of it. There are different manufacturers that dominate the television market when compared to the computer market.
For computers, many are sold as package deals with home computer systems. This means that the top manufacturers for monitors are often computer companies. For example, when people purchase a new Apple computer they almost certainly purchase an Apple screen. They do not have to purchase this, but it is generally easier for the sake of compatibility. A PC display on an Apple computer will work, but may require some adaptors.
In the PC world, most consumers purchase desktop PCs in package deals. This means that a Dell computer will come with a Dell, and an HP computer will work with a PC. All PC components are more or less interchangeable, so any display can conceivably be used with any computer tower.
Consumers interested in purchasing a better flat screen for games or movies should consider venturing outside of the computer company world and look at some of the made by television manufacturers. LG, Sony, and Samsung all make computer screens. However, these are more expensive.
In the television world, any television manufacturer that is still in business is producing and selling flat screens. The best in the business are mostly the early adapters who put out these televisions first. Again, Sony, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, and Phillips come to mind. Sony and Samsung seem to rule the less expensive range while LG seems to make the best top-of-the-line flat screens. Don't let the price-tag on many Samsungs fool you. Samsung flat screens are often picked as top bargains by many electronic magazines.
It is important to research a new flat screen before making a purchase. Buying a computer in a package deal isn't a bad idea for a first flat screen computer. However, considering the life cycle of many computers in comparison with the life cycle of a good, it may be worth spending the extra money to get a high quality computer. As with anything, it is always good to research the produce reviews of a specific product before making decision.
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