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Buying a Used Computer Monitor

Screens or monitors are the most-used output device on any computer. It displays the feedback of your work that has come from the keyboard and the mouse.

Screens have evolved over the past years. Initially, they were a blank screen with a blinking green cursor with limited qualities. In early 1980’s color graphics were presented and by late 1980’s IBM presented video graphics. Today most computer systems and refurbished monitors support much more in terms of graphics.

As we entered into the 90’s the displays jumped from 16-bit color to 24-bit color. Monitors 02With the age of the laptop came flip screens and today we have the flat screen. Computer system monitors have moved from huge large space hogs to basic little and compact. People even have the ability to watch movies on their computer screens today.

When selecting a screen you must use the same standards as you would about any piece of hardware. You will find, however that the older box type display screens are extremely low-cost if not totally free at some places. Are they as nice as the new flat screen variations? No. But they are not bad models at all and can supply a fantastic picture.

Monitors 01What we see year after year is innovation advancing and improving. With this, the older yet quality models are left. Don’t be afraid to take a rather older design if it saves you on your budget. This way you can put more money into getting the CPU specs that you truly need as we often spend a little fortune on a display that we truly do not need.

You can buy a great quality display for a very cheap price. Many refurbished monitors are available online and are super cheap. Most people do not realize that you can use a monitor for quite a number of years.